Removing the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D disk drive backplane

Use this procedure to remove a disk drive backplane from the server.

1. Identify the system that you will be working on by using the identify the system process to turn on the system locate (blue) indicator. For more information, see Enabling enclosure indicators and Control panel LEDs.
2. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part, as described in Identifying a part.
3. Complete the prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin.
4. Perform one of the following actions, as applicable:
   • If you are removing the disk drive backplane for a system upgrade or as part of another procedure, continue to step 5.
   • If you are removing the disk drive backplane because of a system failure, use the service action log to help identify the failing part. See Identifying a failing part.
5. Stop the system, as described in Stopping a system or logical partition.
6. Remove the front cover:
   • For a rack-mounted system, see Removing the front cover from a rack-mounted model.
   • For a stand-alone system, see Removing the front cover from a stand-alone model.
7. Check the number of connectors in the backplane.
   • If the backplane has six connectors, go to step 10.
   • If the backplane has eight connectors, continue with the next step.
8. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
9. Remove the service access cover:
   • For a rack-mounted system, see Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model.
   • For a stand-alone system, see Removing the service access cover from a stand-alone model.
10. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system. For instructions, see Disconnecting the power cords.
    Note: This system is equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.

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11. Attach the wrist strap.
    Attention:

    • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
    • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
12. If you need to replace the backplane because of an upgrade or system failure, complete the following steps to remove the disk drives, depending on your backplane.
    Note: If you remove a backplane that is populated with disk drives, the backplane will be heavy. Ensure that you can safely complete the procedure.
    1. To remove the disk drive from the backplane, perform the following steps:
       Note: Record the location of each disk drive you remove so that the disk drive can be replaced in the same location again.
       1. Unlock the disk drive handle (A) and pull it toward you to unseat the disk drive.
       2. Place one hand under the disk drive and carefully pull the drive out of the system as shown in Figure 1.
       Figure 1. Removing the disk drive from the backplane

       
13. Press the retaining tab (A) away from the Slimline media device until it is unseated from the media bay as shown in the following figure.
    Note: Note: If you want to install a new media device, ensure that you retain the latch (A) for use with the new media device.

    For information about removing the different types of media devices, see Removing and replacing media devices in the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D.

    Figure 2. Removing the media device from the disk drive backplane

    
14. Pull the Slimline media device away from the system.
15. If the system has a backplane with eight connectors, disconnect the cables from the back of the disk drive backplane.
    If you have connected an external serial-attached SCSI (SAS) cable, ensure that you disconnect the SAS cable from the disk drive backplane. For more information, see Installing the external SAS port on model 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D .

    Note: Move the tape drive forward (away from the system) to easily reach the SAS connector and to disconnect the SAS cable.
16. Unlock the disk drive backplane by pulling the handles (A) open from the center of the backplane as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4.
    Figure 3. Removing the backplane that is populated with disk drives

    
    Figure 4. Removing the backplane that is not populated with disk drives

    
17. Pull the backplane out of the server.