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Installing the sas backplane, Figure 3-30 – Dell PowerEdge R415 User Manual

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Installing System Components

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Figure 3-30. Removing and Installing the SAS Backplane

Installing the SAS Backplane

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product
documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1 To install the SAS backplane, lower the backplane into the system,

being careful to avoid damaging components on the face of the board.

2 Align the slots in the backplane with the retention hooks on the back of

the drive bays, then move the backplane forward until the retention hooks

fit through the slots in the backplane. See Figure 3-30.

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SAS backplane retention latch (2)

2

SAS backplane power cable

3

SAS A cable

4

SAS backplane

5

SAS B cable

1

5

2

4

3

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