Install the Backplane Power Cable

Installing a cable is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the cable.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing a cable, remove the faulty or obsolete cable first, then return to this procedure, Step 2.

     See Remove the Backplane Power Cable.

   • If you are installing a cable as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Connect the backplane power cable to the motherboard connector.
   
3. Route the cable into the cable clamp and against the chassis wall.
4. Review this information, and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Install the Fan Tray

   • Install a Fan Module

     Install all fan modules.

5. Connect the drive power cable to the drive backplane connector.

   See System Cable Configuration.

6. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed a cable as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 7.

   • If you installed a cable as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure.

     See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

7. Finish the installation procedure.

   See Returning the Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove the Backplane Power Cable

• Component Locations (Storage, Power, and Fan Modules)

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation