SUPER MICRO Computer SYSF617R2RT Removing and Installing the Backplane, Removing the Backplane

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-9 Removing and Installing the Backplane

The SCF418 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans in each node. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in the event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions below.

Removing the Backplane

Removing the Backplane from the Chassis

1.Power down the system and remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies as described in Section 5-2. Remove the node from the chassis as described in Section 5-4 and remove the cover from the node as described in Section 5-5.

2.Remove the node cover and air shroud.

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Figure 5-15: Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane

(Your node may differ slightly from the one shown in this illustration)

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