Installing System Components 145
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
andsupport 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
withthe product.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 89.
3
Remove the I/O card. See "Removing the I/O Card" on page134.
4
Hold 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.
5
Connect the SAS data cable connector to the integrated storage controller
card. See Figure3-27.
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.
6
Route the SAS data cable through the clip on the card and through the
channel on the inner side of the chassis.
7
Attach 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 Figure3-27.
8
Install the I/O card. See "Installing the I/O Card" on page135.
9
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page90.
10
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
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