11. Remove the two screws from the card with the short interposer cablesattached to it from the old backplane and attached them to the new backplaneusing the two screws.12. If you are instructed to return the drive backplane, follow all packaginginstructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are suppliedto you.Replacing the 8x2.5-inch drive backplane with controllerexpanderThis information provides instructions for replacing the 8x2.5-inch drive backplanewith controller expander.About this taskTo install the 8x2.5-inch drive backplane with controller expander, complete thefollowing steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 35.2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive backplane to anyunpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the backplane andremove it from the package.3. Make sure that you have attached the card with the short interposer cablesfrom the old backplane to this replacement backplane.4. Align the tabs on the bottom of the drive backplane with the slots on thebottom of the backplane cage.5. Insert the drive backplane tabs into slots on the bottom of the backplane cageand push the drive backplane forward into the retention latch (on top of thebackplane cage) until the backplane is locked in place.Note: You can reconnect the cables to the drive backplane before installing thebackplane onto the cage or you can connect the cables after you install thebackplane, if that is easier for you.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 297
