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Replacing the SCSI backplane

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Replacing the SCSI backplane

Your server’s hot-swap cage can hold four SCSI drives. The cage is connected
to a SCSI backplane.

To replace the SCSI backplane:

1

Follow the instructions in

“Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 27

.

2

Follow the instructions in

“Opening the server case” on page 28

.

3

Remove the fan nearest the SCSI backplane. For instructions, see

“Replacing a fan” on page 68

.

4

Remove each of the drives from the hot-swap cage, noting the location of
each drive. For instructions, see

“Installing a SCSI hard drive” on page 41

.

5

Loosen the four captive thumbscrews on the front of the hot-swap cage.

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screws

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