Installing the sas backplane – Dell PowerEdge R715 User Manual

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Installing System Components

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 Align the slots on the SAS backplane with the tabs on the front-chassis

assembly.

2 Slide down the SAS backplane until the blue release tabs snap into place.
3 Connect the SAS data cable(s) and power cable to the backplane. See

Figure 3-26.

4 Install the hard drives in their original locations. See "Installing a Hard-

Drive Carrier" on page 83.

5 If required, route the power/data cables along the chassis wall. See "System

Memory" on page 92.

6 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on

page 91.

7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 79.
8 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,

including any attached peripherals.