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2.5 inch drive backplane installation movie - IBM System x3650

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Abstract

2.5 inch drive backplane installation movie for the IBM System x3650.

Content

To install the 2.5 inch drive backplane:

  1. Slide the back plane into the bay area using care not to damage any cables.
  2. Connect SAS signal cable to the back Plane … and the SAS power cable to the system board.

Install the Tape Drive Bay Filler:

  1. Insert the tape drive bay filler into the bay and press into place.

Install the Hot-Swap Disk Drives:

  1. Push the drives into the bay.
  2. Close the handle to latch into place. Use the same procedure to install the remaining drives

Install the Hot-Swap Fan Bracket Assembly:

  1. Ensure that the bracket levers are in the open position.
  2. Position the bracket into the chassis using the alignment tabs as a guide.
  3. Rotate the levers to the locked position and insure that all of the fans are seated

    Here's a closer look at the alignment tab and the slot in the chassis.

Install the 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 while rotating the cover release latch to the closed position.

    H ere's a closer look at the cover tab and the slot in the chassis.
For specific instructions for the removal and installation of hardware.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5075041