How to swap Supermicro 826 backplane | BPN-SAS2-826EL1 | Supermicro Tech Tip

In this video, I'm going to show you how to swap the SAS backplane in a Supermicro 826 chassis. In this case, I'll be swapping a BPN-SAS2-826EL1 backplane, but the procedures equally applies to the other types of 826 backplanes like the BPN-SAS-826A or BPN-SAS-826TQ. Timestamps: 0:51 - Overview of tools for the job 3:23 - First thing before starting the swap 3:47 - Begin removal of backplane 4:22 - Remove backplane power connections 6:20 - Remove backplane screws 11:09 - Remove front I/O cable 12:33 - Remove backplane from chassis 14:28 - Remove SAS cables 15:00 - Begin installation of new backplane 15:45 - Install backplane into chassis 17:00 - Securing screws on backplane 22:51 - Reconnecting the front I/O cable 23:21 - Reconnecting power cables 24:53 - Reinstalling the fans 25:20 - Wrap-up If you'd like to support this channel, please consider shopping at my eBay store: https://ebay.to/2ZKBFDM eBay Partner Affiliate disclosure: The eBay links in this video description are eBay partner affiliate links. By using these links to shop on eBay, you support my channel, at no additional cost to you. Even if you do not buy from the ART OF SERVER eBay store, any purchases you make on eBay via these links, will help support my channel. Please consider using them for your eBay shopping. Thank you for all your support! :-)