Dell E06S Series, E06S001 owner manual Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card

Installing 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.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 89.

3Remove the I/O card. See "Removing the I/O Card" on page 134.

4Hold the card by its edges and insert the card-edge connector firmly into the connector until the card is fully seated and the plastic card guides fit over the edges of the card.

5Connect the SAS data cable connector to the integrated storage controller card. See Figure 3-27.

NOTE: You must ensure that you connect the cable according to the connector labels on the cable. The cable does not function properly if reversed.

6Route the SAS data cable through the clip on the card and through the channel on the inner side of the chassis.

7Attach the connector labeled "SAS A" to connector SAS A on the backplane, and attach the connector labeled "SAS B" to connector SAS B on the backplane. See Figure 3-27.

8Install the I/O card. See "Installing the I/O Card" on page 135.

9Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 90.

10Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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