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Installing the SAS Backplane

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Lower the backplane into the system, being careful to avoid damaging components on the face of the board.

2Align the slots in the backplane with the retention hooks on the back of the drive bays, then move the backplane forward until the retention hooks fit through the slots in the backplane. See Figure 3-30.

3Slide the backplane downward until the two blue retention latches snap into place.

4Connect the SAS data and power cables to the SAS backplane.

5Install the hard drives in their original locations.

6Connect the optical drive cable, USB cable, and the control panel cable to the system board.

CAUTION: Handle the cables gently to prevent damage.

NOTE: In case of the twelve–hard-drive systems, connect the internal hard-drive cables.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 85.

8Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

9If applicable, install the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 83.

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