Installing the 8x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplaneThis information provides instructions on how to install the 8x2.5-inch hot-swapdrive backplane.About this taskSAS signalconnectorConfigurationconnectorSAS signalconnectorSAS powerconnectorNote:v For more information about connecting the SAS signal cables to the drivebackplane, see “Connecting the SAS cables” on page 64).v You can install this drive backplane in backplane bays 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Itcannot be installed in drive backplane bays 2 and 3. It is not supported.v The right-angle SAS cables that come with the backplane only connect to theSAS signal connectors on the system board.To install the 8x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on pagevii and “Installation guidelines” on page 35.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables from the server.3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 38).4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” onpage 42).5. Remove the microprocessor and memory expansion tray (see “Removing themicroprocessor and memory expansion tray assembly” on page 305) or DIMMair baffle (see “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 232), whichever one isinstalled.6. Open the SAS cable guide cover.7. If a backplane filler panels are installed in the backplane bay in which you areinstalling the backplane, remove the backplane filler panels.8. Connect the two 10x2-pin power connectors on the combinationpower/configuration cable to the backplane power connectors on the systemChapter 2. Installing optional devices 117
