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10.4.1 Installing the HDD backplane


10.4.1 Installing the HDD backplane
This section describes the procedure for installing the HDD backplane.
  1. Install the HDD backplane by aligning the notches on both sides.
Figure 10-6  Notches of HDD backplane
Figure 10-6  Notches of HDD backplane
  1. Align the HDD backplane with hooks on the chassis (three positions) and push the backplane into place.
Figure 10-7  Hooks on the chassis
Figure 10-7  Hooks on the chassis
  1. Tighten the two screws securing the HDD backplane.
  1. Connect the two cables from the operation panel to the motherboard unit.
Note - Connect the cables in their original positions by referring to the record that you made before the start of maintenance.
Note - When connecting the cables, insert them firmly. If there is a loose connection, the motherboard unit will be unable to access the operation panel, resulting in an XSCF startup error.
Figure 10-8  Operation panel cables
Figure 10-8  Operation panel cables
  1. Lock the cable guide after storing the connected cables in the guide.
    For details, see "6.1.1 Locking the cable guide."
    If the cable guide does not have a lock, proceed to step 6.
  1. Connect the three cables to the HDD backplane.
Note - Connect the cables in their original positions by referring to the record that you made before the start of maintenance.
Note - Connect the SAS cable with the metal part facing up.
Figure 10-9  HDD backplane cables
Figure 10-9  HDD backplane cables