Backplane, Removing the backplane – Dell POWERVAULT MD3600F User Manual
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Management: Installing Array Components
Backplane
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
You must 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.
Removing the Backplane
1 Turn off the array and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
2 Disconnect all the cables connected to the array.
3 Remove the hard drives. See "Removing a Hard Drive" on page 244.
4 Remove the RAID controller modules. See "Removing a RAID Controller
5 Remove the power supply/cooling fan modules. See "Removing a Power
Supply/Cooling Fan Module" on page 257.
6 Remove the control panel. See "Removing the Control Panel" on page 259.
7 Remove the screws that secure the RAID controller module/power supply
cage to the chassis.
8 Grasp the cage removal ring at the bottom center of the array and pull the
RAID controller module/power supply cage toward the back of the chassis.
9 Lift the RAID controller module/power supply cage away from the chassis.
10 Loosen the captive screw that secures the backplane to the chassis. See
Figure 16-16 for PowerVault MD3600f or Figure 16-17 for
PowerVault MD3620f.
11 Remove the screws that secure the backplane and pull the backplane out
of the array. See Figure 16-16 for PowerVault MD3600f or Figure 16-17 for
PowerVault MD3620f.
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