Hard Drive/SSD Backplane

Depending on your configuration:

Four SAS hard-

A full-length SAS hard-drive backplane

drive system

 

supports

 

Four drive

A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane and a half-length PCIe SSD backplane

system (Two

 

SAS hard drives

 

and two PCIe

 

SSDs) supports

 

Two SAS hard-

A half-length SAS hard-drive backplane

drive system

 

supports

 

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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Dell M820 owner manual Hard Drive/SSD Backplane, Removing The Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane