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2.5 inch Drive Back Plane installation movie - IBM System x3550 (Type 1013, 1913, 7978)

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Abstract

IBM System x3550 (Type 1013, 1913, 7978) - 2.5 Inch Drive Back Plane installation movie

Content

To install the 2.5 inch Drive Back Plane:

  1. Slide the backplane into the channels in the cage assembly and press down until secured by the spring latches on each side and the tab in the center.
  2. Connect SAS power cable and signal cable to the back plane.
  3. Gently push the drive tray into the bay until the drive connects to the backplane.
  4. Rotate the drive tray handle to the closed position.
  5. Use the same procedure to install all of the drives.
  6. Slide the cage assembly into the bay area using care not to damage any cables and secure with the three screws.
  7. Connect the SAS power cable to the Power Back Plane and the SAS signal cable to the System Board.

Install the Top Cover:

  1. Position the cover over the chassis aligning the tabs in the cover with the slots in the chassis.
  2. Slide the cover forward and secure with the single captive screw.
  3. Rotate the Fan Door to the closed and latched position.
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Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5074604