Installing System Components 147
Installing the SAS Backplane WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this
procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
1
Align the slots on the SAS backplane with the tabs on the chassis.
2
Slide down the SAS backplane until the release pin snaps into place.
See Figure3-27.
3
Reconnect the cables that were routed over the notch in the SAS
backplane.
4
Reconnect the cables connected to the SAS backplane (see Figure3-27):
• SAS A cable
• SAS B cable
• Hard drive activity indicator cable
• Backplane power cable
5
Replace all the hard drives. See "Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive" on
page96.
6
Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page93.
7
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page91.
8
Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.
9
Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
1 blue release pin 2 SAS A cable
3 SAS B cable 4 backplane power cables (2)
5 SAS backplane 6 hard drive
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