Dell PowerEdge VRTX - Manual (Page 20)

5. Install the lower backplane expander board.
Use both hands to insert the backplane expander board, and ensure that the backplane expander
board connectors (3) are properly inserted and engaged even after the release lever is secured.
a. Ensure that the backplane expander board release lever is fully opened.
b. Position the backplane expander board so that the two guide rails under the expander board align
with the two guide posts on the hard-drive backplane.
The securing screws and standoff on the release lever (under the expander board) slide into the
slots on the expander board bracket on the hard-drive backplane.
c. Rotate the release lever inward until it is level with the expander board and the expander board
connectors fully engage with the hard-drive backplane connectors. It may be necessary to firmly
push on the expander to fully engage the connectors.
6. Connect the SAS cables to the lower backplane expander board.
Make sure that both SAS connectors are latched.
NOTE: The ends of the SAS cables that are plugged into the lower backplane expander board
have the labels LOW EXP SAS A and LOW EXP SAS B marked on the cables.
7. Install the upper backplane expander board.
CAUTION: Handle the backplane expander board with care so as not to damage any
component.
a. Ensure that the backplane expander board release lever is fully opened.
b. Position the backplane expander board so that the two guide rails under the expander board align
with the two guide posts on the hard-drive backplane.
The securing screws and standoff on the release lever (under the expander board) slide into the
slots on the expander board bracket on the hard-drive backplane.
c. Rotate the release lever inward until it is level with the expander board and the expander board
connectors fully engage with the hard-drive backplane connectors. It may be necessary to firmly
push on the expander to fully engage the connectors.
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