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Hard disk drives / solid state drives
7.4 Replacing SAS / SATA HDD / SSD
backplanes
7.4.1 Replacing the 2.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane
7.4.1.1 Required tools
● Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less
● Replacing the SAS backplane:
– Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver
7.4.1.2 Preliminary steps
I The 2.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane is mounted on the drive cage.
It is not necessary to remove the drive cage before replacing the
SAS / SATA backplane
Before replacing a 2.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane, perform the following
steps:
Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker
functionality" on page 93.
Ê If applicable, open the rack door as described in section "Opening the rack
door" on page 61.
Ê Locate the defective server as described in section "Locating the defective
server" on page 54.
Ê Shut down the defective server as described in section "Shutting down the
server" on page 61.
Ê Remove the AC power cord from the cable tie and disconnect it from the
system as described in section "Disconnecting power cords" on page 63.
Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
Average task duration: 10 minutes