Tyan Computer B4881V50S4H user manual Installing a storage backplane

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2.3 Installing hard drives

2.3.1Installing a storage backplane

The B4881V50S4H is shipped with a single SATA backplane installed that can support up to four hot-swap SATA hard disks. A second SATA backplane can be installed or a similar SCSI backplane can be installed. The installation process for SCSI and SATA backplane is the same.

Note: Up to 8 hot-swap SCSI or SATA drives can be supported when two backplanes are installed.

To install a storage backplane:

1.Remove the chassis cover. See Removing the chassis cover on page 13.

2.Remove the two screws holding the cradle locking bar in place and remove the bar.

3. Lift the drive housing to the vertical position.

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Contents B4881V50S4H Page Trademark recognition CopyrightDisclaimer Federal Communications Commission Overview About this manualSafety information Table of Contents Appendix About the B4881V50S4H OverviewFeatures FeaturesUnpacking Box contents Component DescriptionUnpacking Component Description AccessoriesOpening the box About the product About the productSystem front view and front panel System rear viewSystem internal view HT Connector connect to CPU board Motherboard block diagramFourth CPU board block diagramFan header locations Tools Before you beginWork area Before you begin PrecautionsRemoving the chassis cover Installing motherboard componentsInstalling motherboard components Installing CPUs and heatsinks Installing motherboard components Installing memory Position the memory module in the slot Installing CPU expansion board Screws Required Location Installing PCI-X cards Installing hard drivesInstalling hard drives Installing a storage backplane Connect power and data cables to the backplane Installing SATA/SCSI hot swap drives Installing internal hard drives Connect power and data cables to the new drive Rack mounting Rack mountingRack mounting Rack mounting Standalone StandaloneFitting the front door assembly Fitting the front door assemblyFitting the front door assembly Page Power cables Disconnecting all motherboard cablesIntroduction Replacing motherboard componentsSata cables CPU fan power cablesReplacing motherboard components IDE cable CD-ROM LED control board cables Replacing motherboard components Floppy disk drive cablesUSB cables Replacing motherboard components LED Control board connector J115 pin out Function Color PinJ119 ID Switch and J118 LED Replacing the CPU expansion board Replacing the motherboard Replacing the slim CD-ROM driveReplacing the slim CD-ROM drive Replacing the slim CD-ROM drive Replacing the floppy disk drive Replacing the floppy disk driveReplacing the Sata backplane Replacing the Sata backplaneReplacing the Sata backplane Replacing cooling fans Replacing power suppliesReplacing power supplies Replacing cooling fans Hardware monitor submenu PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityIntegrated devices submenu Feature Option DescriptionDirect Remote access configuration submenuHelp resources Returning merchandise for serviceTechnical support
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