Replacing the hot-swap backplane
The hot-swap drive bay indicator board comes out of the server with the hot-swap backplane. This procedure removes both boards from the sever.
You should only replace the hot-swap backplane if Gateway Client Care has instructed you to do so. The hot-swap drive cage fits very tightly in the chassis and you may need the assistance of a second technician to remove it.
To replace the hot-swap backplane:1Follow the static electricity precautions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 25.
2Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord and all other external peripheral devices.
3Remove the front top panel as described in “Removing the front top panel” on page 29.
4Disconnect all cables from the drive cage and the backplane.
5Remove all of the hot-swap drive carriers from the hot-swap drive cage as described in “Removing a hot-swap drive” on page 36.
6Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, press the plastic tabs on both sides of the drive cage toward the center of the cage. You may need to hold them in on one side while pressing them in on the other.
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