Express Bay enablement 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.

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. Install the backplane, and then tighten the thumbscrews.

   

   Be sure the corners of the backplane are aligned under the tabs.

   

   IMPORTANT: The Express Bay Bridge Card should only be installed in a slot with a x16 electrical connection, and with the required processor installed. For example, slot 1 is a x16 connection but requires processor 4 to also be installed.

6. Install the card into an available negotiable link PCI. For slot identification, see "I/O board components."

   

7. Connect the power and data cables.

   

   Item	Description
   1	Power connection to the system board
   2	Data connection to drives 6 and 7
   3	Data connection to drives 8 and 9
   4	Data connection to drive 10

8. Install the access panel.
9. Remove all bezel blanks.

   

10. Press the Do Not Remove button to open the release handle.

    

11. Install the drives.

    

    CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

12. Install the drive blank in any unused drive bays.

    

13. Connect each power cord to the server.
14. Connect each power cord to the power source.
15. Power up the server.