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Installing the integrated storage controller card, Installing the integrated storage, Controller card – Dell PowerEdge R910 User Manual

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Installing System Components

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.

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 page 133.
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 Figure 3-26.

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 Figure 3-26.

8 Install the I/O card. See "Installing the I/O Card" on page 134.
9 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 90.

10 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,

including any attached peripherals.

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