IBM system x3530 m4 (7160k2g, 90y8826 х4, 49y3760, 00d4413) [360/402] Removing the hot swap drive backplane

Removing the hot-swap drive backplane

To remove the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and “Installation

guidelines” on page 30.

2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attached

peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external

cables as necessary to replace the device.

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 362).

4. Pull the drives and filler panels out of the server slightly to disengage them

from the drive backplane.

5. Disconnect the configuration, power, and SAS signal cables from the backplane.

Note: You can also choose to disconnect the cables after removing the

backplane, if that is easier for you.

6. Lift the backplane up slightly and pull it out the server.

7. If you are instructed to return the drive backplane, follow all packaging

instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to

you.

Replacing the hot-swap drive backplane

To install the replacement hot-swap drive backplane, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and “Installation

guidelines” on page 30.

2. Align the sides of the drive backplane with the guide rails and lower the drive

backplane into the server.

Note: You can reconnect the cables to the drive backplane before installing the

backplane onto the cage or you can connect the cables after you install the

backplane, if that is easier for you.

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