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Installing Blade Components

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Figure 3-28.

Removing and Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane (PowerEdge M605

Shown)

5 To install the hard-drive backplane:

a

Hold the backplane with the drive connectors facing towards the hard
drive bays.

b

Position the backplane so that the retention hooks on the end of the
drive bay are aligned with the corresponding slots in the backplane.

c

Press the backplane into place until the connector. is fully seated and
the latches at each end snap over the upper edge of the board.

6 Replace the hard drive(s).

If you are installing two drives, be sure and reinstall them in their original
locations.

1

hard-drive backplane

2

hard-drive connectors (2)

3

retention hooks (3)

4

latches (2)

5

backplane connector on system
board

1

3

2

5

4