Owners Manual

Hard drive or SSD backplane
NOTE: All drives connect to the system board through the hard-drive or SSD backplane cable connector.
The following table provides information about connecting different backplane configurations to the respective connectors on
the system board and expander card.
Table 25. Hard drive or SSD backplane configuration
Drive backplane
configurations
Connectors
SATA_BP connector on the system board J_PERC connector on the system board
2.5-inch (x8) SAS backplane
-
SAS backplane cable connector that connects
eight hard drives or SSDs to the system board.
2.5-inch (x8) SATA
backplane
SATA backplane cable connector that
connects eight hard drives or SSDs to the
system board.
-
2.5-inch (x6) SATA plus 2.5-
inch (x2) PCIe backplane
SATA drive backplane cable connector that
connects six hard drives or SSDs to the
system board.
PCIe drive backplane cable connector that
connects two PCIe SSDs to the system board.
1.8-inch (x16) SAS SSD
backplane
SAS drive backplane cable connector that
connects SSDs populated in bays 8–15 to the
system board.
SAS backplane cable connector that connects
SSDs populated in bays 0-7 to the system
board through an expander card. For more
information about installing an expander card,
see the Expander card section.
NOTE: Ensure that you install an expander card on the system board if you are using 1.8 inch (x16) SSD system. For
information about the installation procedure, see the Expander card section.
NOTE: For more information about hard-drive or SSD bay numbering, see the Hard-drive or SSD bay numbering.
NOTE: To locate SATA_BP and J_PERC connectors on the system board, see the System board connectors section.
Removing a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard-drive or SSD backplane
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should 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.
NOTE: You must remove the hard-drive or SSD backplane to replace a faulty hard-drive or SSD backplane or service other
components inside the system.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the hard drives or SSDs and the hard-drive or SSD backplane, you must
remove the hard drives or SSDs from the sled before removing the hard-drive or SSD backplane.
CAUTION: You must note the number of each hard drive or SSD and temporarily label them before removal so
that you can replace them in the same locations.
4. Remove the hard drives or SSDs.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power cable from the hard-drive or SSD backplane.
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