Install the Drive Backplane

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

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing the drive backplane, remove the faulty or obsolete drive backplane first, then return to this procedure, Step 2. See Remove the Drive Backplane.

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

2. Position the drive backplane to where it will install into the chassis.
   

   The drive backplane aligns with the drive connectors down. The two alignment holes are on the left and the single alignment hole is on the right.

3. Tighten the five screws.
   
4. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed the drive backplane as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 5.

   • If you installed the drive backplane as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure. See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

5. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Secure the Drive Cage

   • Install the Fan Tray

   • Install a Fan Module

     Install all fan modules.

   • Install the DVD Drive

   • Install a SAS Drive

     Install all drives.

   • Install the Filter

6. Complete these postrequisites in this order to finish the installation procedure.

   • Returning the Server to Operation

   • Verify the Drive Backplane

Related Information

• Remove the Drive Backplane

• Verify the Drive Backplane

• Drive Backplane Configuration

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation