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Stand-up H240 HBA cable option

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any system installation. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.

To install the component:

  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. Remove the server from the rack.
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Disconnect the existing SAS cable from the SPI board and drive backplane.
  6. Install the Mini-SAS cable:
    1. Connect the cable to the host bus adapter by attaching the cable end marked Port 1I to the upper connector on the HBA, and then attaching the cable end marked Port 2I to the lower connector on the HBA.
    2. Install the HBA.

      Installing the H240 HBA into the server

    3. Route the Mini-SAS cable to the upper drive backplane.

      Connecting the Mini-SAS cable from H240 adapter

  7. Install the access panel.
  8. Connect each power cord to the server.
  9. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  10. Power up the server.