Dell manual Hardware Installation, Installing the Perc H200 and 6Gbps SAS HBA Cards

Hardware Installation

This chapter describes how to install the Dell™ PowerEdge™ RAID Controller (PERC) H200 and 6Gbps SAS HBA cards.

Installing the PERC H200 and 6Gbps SAS HBA Cards

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.

1Unpack the PERC H200 card or 6Gbps SAS HBA and check for damage.

NOTE: Contact Dell if the controller is damaged.

2Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. See your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or the User’s Guide for more information on power supplies.

3Disconnect the system from the network and remove the cover of the system. See your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or the User’s Guide for more information on opening the system.

4Select an appropriate PCI-E slot. If replacing a PERC H200 Adapter or 6Gbps SAS HBA, remove the blank filler bracket on the back of the system aligned with the PCI-E slot you have selected.

NOTE: For more information about your system’s PCI-E slots, see your

system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual.

5Align the controller to the PCI-Eslot you have selected.

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