4.2.5  
Replacing the Backplane 
 

4.2.5.1  
Replacing the Backplane for HiPath 3350/3550 (Wall Cabinet) 
To replace the backplane, proceed as follows:
 1.   Siconnect the HiPath system by unplugging the power cord from the wall socket.
 2.   Remove the cable connectors from the motherboard, the expansion cards and the optional modules.
 3.   Detach the HiPath system from the wall.
 4.   Remove the motherboard, expansion cards and the optional modules:
   
   Figure 4-70   HiPath 3550 after removing the motherboard, expansion cards, and the optional modules
 
 5.   Remove the power supply from the HiPath system:
   
   Figure 4-71   HiPath 3550 after removing the power supply
 
 6.   Release the backplane from the rear of the HiPath system:
   
   Figure 4-72   Releasing the backplane
 
 7.   Remove the backplane from the HiPath system:
   a)   To remove the backplane, pull it upwards and then press it back in the direction where there the power supply was:
    
   b)   Remove the container of the HVT connection cable from the back of the backplane (HiPath 3550 only):
    
   c)   Release the plastic hooks between the backplane and the case:
    
   d)   Press the backplane forward and slide it upward out of the case.
    
 8.   Insert the new backplane into the HiPath system.
 9.   Attach the container for the Hvt cable to the back of the backplane.
 10.   Mount the housing with the backplane on the baseplate of the system.
 11.   Install the motherboard in the system and the backplane.
 12.   Install the power supply.
 13.   Install the expansion cards and optional modules in the HiPath system.
 14.   Insert the plastic clips on the front of the motherboard and expansion cards.
 15.   Mount the HiPath system on the wall again.
 16.   Attach the cable connectors again onto the motherboard, expansion cards and the optional modules.
 17.   Reconnect the power cord and start the system.

4.2.5.2  
Replacing the Backplane for HiPath 3300/3500 (19" Rack) 
To replace the backplane, proceed as follows:
 1.   Dconnect the HiPath system by unplugging the power cord from the wall socket.
 2.   Remove the cable connectors from the motherboard, the expansion cards and the optional modules.
 3.   Pull out the HiPath system pull from the rack and remove the cover.
 4.   Remove the motherboard, expansion cards and the optional modules.
 5.   Remove the UPSC-DR power supply from the HiPath system:
   
   Figure 4-73   HiPath 3500 after removing the motherboard, expansion cards and optional modules, and with instructions for removing the UPSC-DR power supply
 
   a)   Remove the fan from the backplane.
   b)   Disconnect the power plug from the UPSC-DR power supply.
   c)   Remove the PB 3000 connector from the housing.
   d)   Unscrew the UPSC-DR power supply .
 6.   Release the backplane from the rear of the HiPath system:
   
 7.   Remove the backplane from the HiPath system:
   a)   To remove the backplane, bend the springs a little and push the backplane forward:
    
   b)   Tilt the backplane forward and pull it upward and out of the case.
    
 8.   Install the new backplane into the HiPath system.
   
   a)   Slide in the backplane.
   b)   Check if the backplane is properly positioned (see image above).
   c)   Fix the backplane by pressing the springs back into the original position.
 9.   Install the motherboard in the system and the backplane.
 10.   Install the UPSC-DR power supply .
 11.   Attach the cover of the system.
 12.   Insert the expansion cards and optional modules in the HiPath system.
 13.   Mount the HiPath system back into the rack.
 14.   Attach the cable connectors again onto the motherboard, expansion cards and the optional modules.
 15.   Reconnect the power cord and start the system.

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Disclaimer & Copyright   ID: P31003H3590S100017620   2012-06-25