Installation and Service Manual

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Figure 34. Installing the optical drive
3. Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the system board.
Next steps
1. If removed, install the front bezel.
2. Install the drive backplane cover.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Drive backplane
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Drive backplane
Depending on your system configuration, the drive backplanes supported for R450 system are listed here:
Table 11. Supported backplane options for R450 system
System Supported hard drives options
PowerEdge R450
3.5 inch (x4) SAS, SATA backplane
2.5 inch (x8) SAS or SATA backplane
Figure 35. 4 x 3.5-inch drive backplane
1. BP_PWR_1 (backplane power and signal cable to PIB)
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Installing and removing system components