v If the server is a simple-swap model, disconnect the SATA signal cable andthe power cable from the back plate.Note:– You might want to disconnect the cable from the SAS/SATA controller first,or remove the SAS/SATA controller from its connector, to make it easier todisconnect the cable from the backplane or back plate.– Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode.– Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.8. If you are instructed to return the backplane or back plate, follow all packaginginstructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied toyou.Installing the backplane or back plate (3.5-inch drives)To install the replacement 3.5-inch hot-swap drives backplane or simple-swap SATAdrives back plate, complete the following steps.Note: The following illustration shows installing the hot-swap SAS/SATA backplane.ConnectorsGuide channels1. Reconnect the cables to the replacement backplane or back plate:v If the server is a hot-swap model, reconnect the SAS/SATA controller signalcable, the power cable, and the configuration cable to the backplane.v If the server is a simple-swap model, reconnect the SATA signal cable andthe power cable to the back plate.Note:– Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode.– Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.2. Slide the backplane or back plate into the card guides, making sure that anynearby wires or cables are not trapped or pinched.3. Press on the two blue touch points firmly until the backplane or back plate isfully seated.4. Install the cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 130).5. Replace the hard disk drives.6. Slide the server into the rack.7. Connect the cables and power cords.Chapter 5. Removing and replacing server components 173
