Hard Drive/SSD Backplane
Depending on your configuration:
Four SAS hard-
drive system
supports
A full-length SAS hard-drive backplane
Four drive
system (Two
SAS hard drives
and two PCIe
SSDs) supports
A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane and a half-length PCIe SSD backplane
Two SAS hard-
drive system
supports
A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane
NOTE: For more information on supported hard-Drive/SSD and drive backplane configurations, see
Hard Drives/SSDs.
Removing The Hard-Drive/SSD 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.
1. Remove the blade from the enclosure.
2. Open the blade.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them
before removal so that you can replace them in the same locations.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and backplane, you must remove the
hard drives/SSDs from the blade before removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
3. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
4. Hold both edges of the backplane near the blade chassis and lift the backplane away from the blade.
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