Rotate the Drive Cage to the Service Position

1. Complete these prerequisites in this order.
   1. Remove the Top Cover
   2. Remove a Fan Module

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      Note -  Remove all fan modules.

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   3. Remove the Fan Tray
2. Disconnect the cables attached to the drive backplane, and the cable attached to the USB board.

   See Cable Configurations for location of cables.

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   Tip  -  For easier removal, first press the cables in, then press the release tab, then pull the cables out,

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   The cables are shown in the illustration in Cable Configurations.

3. Fully insert or remove any partially removed drives before continuing.
4. Fully loosen the four screws securing the drive cage to the server.
   
5. Rotate the drive cage to the vertical position.
   
6. Consider your next step.
   • Service the drive backplane.

     See Servicing the Drive Backplane.

   • Remove the PSU duct.

     See Remove the PSU Duct.

   • Remove the air duct.

     See Remove the Air Duct.

Related Information

• Remove the Fan Tray

• Secure the Drive Cage