Replacing the SCSI hot-swap backplane

Replacing the SCSI hot-swap backplane

Your server can hold as many as ten SCSI hot-swap drives in a hot-swap drive cage. The hot-swap drive cage is connected to the SCSI backplane, which provides power and data interface between the drives and the server. The SCSI hot-swap backplane is located behind the SCSI drive bays.

When removing SCSI drives in preparation to replace the SCSI

Caution hot-swap backplane, note their locations to make sure they are reinstalled in their original positions. Failure to reinstall the drives in the original locations could result in loss of data.

To replace the SCSI hot-swap backplane:

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3 Remove the processor air baffle by following the instructions in “Removing and installing the processor air baffle” on page 67.

4 Remove all of the drives from the hot-swap cage, and note the location of each drive. For instructions, see “Installing a hot-swap hard drive” on page 80.

5 Remove all memory boards and memory board air baffles by following the instructions in “Installing and removing memory boards” on page 85.

6 Remove all PCI expansion cards by following the instructions in “Cold installation or removal of PCI expansion cards” on page 104.

7 Remove the center brace by following the instructions in “Removing and installing the center brace” on page 69.

8 Remove the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the system board” on page 149.

9 Disconnect all cables from the SCSI hot-swap backplane.

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