SAS expander card option

1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
   1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
   2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Extend the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Depending on the server options installed, do one of the following:
   • Remove the air baffle.
   • Remove the mezzanine tray.
6. Remove the fan cage.
7. Remove the primary PCI riser cage.
8. Disconnect the cables from the expander card.
9. Remove the expander card.

   

To replace the component:

1. Remove the primary PCI riser cage.

   IMPORTANT: The 12G SAS Expander Card is not supported in the secondary PCI riser cage.

2. Install the SAS expander card. The cables are not shown for clarity.

   IMPORTANT: The 12G SAS Expander Card is only supported in slot 2.

   

   IMPORTANT: If using a PCI slot-based controller, install the controller in slot 1.

3. Install the PCI riser cage.
4. Using the labels on the cables to determine the correct connections, connect the cables from the SAS expander card to the controller:
   • HPE Flexible Smart Array Controller with 2 x4 connectors (Group B SAS cables)

     

   • PCI slot-based Smart Array controller with x8 connector (Group A SAS cables)

     

5. Connect the cables to the drive cage backplanes:

   IMPORTANT: You might need to remove the far right DIMM to route cables through the cable trough. After the cables have been routed, install the DIMM.

   • 24SFF backplanes (Group C SAS cables)

     

   • 18SFF backplanes (Group C SAS cables)

     

   • 16SFF backplanes (Group C SAS cables)

     

6. Install the fan cage.
7. Depending on the server options installed, do one of the following:
   • Install the air baffle.
   • Install the mezzanine tray.
8. Install the access panel.
9. Install the server into the rack.
10. Connect each power cord to the server.
11. Connect each power cord to the power source.
12. Power up the server.

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.