Installing System Components 81
Integrated Storage Controller Cards
Your system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on the system board for
an integrated SAS controller card that provides the integrated storage
subsystem for your system’s hard drives. The controller supports SAS, SATA,
and SSD hard drives and also enables you to set up the hard drives in RAID
configurations as supported by the version of the storage controller included
with your system.
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
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.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from its electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 58.
3
Disconnect the SAS cables connected to the storage controller card.
4
Lift the integrated storage controller card to remove it from the system
board.
5
Remove the three spacer pins and store them securely for later use.
SeeFigure3-15.
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