6. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.7. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.Removing the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanesTo remove the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanes, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 33.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables as necessary to replace the device.3. Slide the server out of the rack.4. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 206).5. Pull the drives and filler panels out of the server slightly to disengage themfrom the drive backplane.6. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on page245).7. Disconnect the combination power/configuration cable from the backplane. If aSAS signal cable is attached to the drive backplane, disconnect it.Note: You can also choose to disconnect the cables after removing thebackplane, if that is easier for you.8. Lift the retention latch or latches on top of the backplane cage; then, rotate thebackplane down and pull it out of the retention latch and remove it from theserver.Retentionlatch Drivebackplane9. If you are instructed to return the drive backplane, follow all packaginginstructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied toyou.Replacing the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplanesTo install the replacement hot-swap 2.5-inch drive backplanes, complete thefollowing steps:Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 265
