Dell PowerEdge 2970 User Manual

108 Installing System Components
Figure 3-33. SAS/SATA Backplane Board Removal
Installing the SAS/SATA Backplane Board
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1 Place the SAS/SATA backplane board so that the securing tabs on the drive cage are fully inserted into
the securing slots on the backplane board. See Figure 3-33.
2 Pull the backplane board release pin. See Figure 3-33.
3 While pulling the release pin, tilt the backplane board toward the front of the system until it stops,
then release the release pin and ensure that it snaps into place.
4 Reinstall the SAS controller daughter card. See "Installing a SAS Controller Daughter Card" on
page 65.
5 Reattach the SAS controller daughter card cables.
1 drive carrier 2 SAS-backplane board release
pin
3 SAS/SATA backplane board
4 securing slots (12) 5 securing tabs (12)
2
1
5
3
4

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	PowerEdge 2970
Category	Server
Language	English