Installing The Hard-Drive Backplane - Dell PowerEdge VRTX Owner's Manual

Figure 80. Removing and Installing the 3.5 inch (x12) Hard-drive Backplane
1. hard-drive connectors (12)
3. SAS cables on backplane expander board (2)
5. backplane expander board
Figure 81. Back View of the 3.5 inch (x12) Hard-drive Backplane
1. release pins (2)
3. backplane expander board connectors (6)
5. backplane expander board brackets (2)

Installing The Hard-Drive 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 hard-drive backplane with the hooks on the chassis.
2. Slide down the hard-drive backplane until the release pins align with the slots on the chassis and click into place.
3. Connect the power cables to the hard-drive backplane.
4. Route the power cables along the chassis base.
5. If applicable, connect the power/data cable to the optical drive.
2. release pins (2)
4. power cables (2)
6. hard-drive backplane
2. slots for chassis hooks (10)
4. guide pins for backplane expander boards (4)
6. power cable connectors (2)
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