Steps
1. Align the slots on the backplane with the hooks on the rear drive cage.
2. Lower the backplane into the rear drive cage until it is firmly seated.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the backplane to the rear drive cage.
Figure 52. Installing the rear drive backplane
Next steps
1. Install the rear drive cage.
2. Connect all the cables to the backplane.
3. Install the drives in their original location.
4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 27.
Rear drive cage
Removing the rear drive cage
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 26.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 27.
3. Remove the drives.
4. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive cage to the system.
2. Slide the rear drive cage towards the front of the system to disengage it from the system.
3. Remove the rear drive cage from the system.
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Installing and removing system components