ResultsIf you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 119.Installing the drive backplanesThis information provides instructions on how to install the drive backplanes inthe server.About this taskThe following topics provide instructions on how to install the supported drivebackplanes in the server.Installing the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assemblyThis information provides instructions on how to install the 8x1.8-inch drivebackplane in the server.About this taskNote:v When you install a 8x1.8-inch drive backplane assembly, the drive IDs that areindicated on the server front bezel will no longer be valid. Use the drive labelsthat come with the backplane to renumber the drive IDs on the bezel.v For more information about drive IDs, see “Drive IDs” on page 71. For moreinformation about the supported drive backplane configurations, see “SupportedSAS/SATA drive backplane configurations” on page 72.To install the 8x1.8-inch hot-swap drive backplane assembly, complete thefollowing steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on pagevii and “Installation guidelines” on page 45.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 41) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables from the server.3. Remove the storage book (see “Removing the storage book” on page 266).4.5. Remove the drive bay fillers from the front of the server for the bays that areassociated with the backplane bay in which you are installing the backplane.6. If a backplane filler panel is installed in the backplane bays in which you areinstalling the backplane assembly, remove the backplane filler panel.7. Align the backplane assembly with the backplane bay in which you areinstalling the assembly.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 115
