SPARC T8-1 Server Service Manual

Install the Drive Backplane

1. Lower the drive backplane into the server, and then position it under the spring tab to engage the standoff hooks (panels 1 and 2).

   The standoff hooks fit into small openings in the drive backplane.

   Ensure that ribbon cables aren't caught under the drive backplane.

   
   
2. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, install and tighten the spring-mounted screw (on the power supply side of the server) to secure the drive backplane to the chassis (panel 3).
3. Reconnect the cables to the drive backplane.
   1. Reconnect the auxiliary signal cable to the drive backplane (panel 3).
   2. Reconnect the power cable to the drive backplane (panel 5).
   3. If present, reconnect the two optional NVMe cables to the storage drive backplane (panel 5).
   4. Reconnect the two SAS cables to the drive backplane from the motherboard (panel 6).
4. Return the Server to Operation.
5. Verify the Drive Backplane.

Related Information

• Internal Component Locations

• Remove the Drive Backplane