Dell EMC H745P MX - Deploying and Replacing PERC Cards; Installing and Removing PERC Adapters

Deploying the PERC card
This document provides a set of high-level installation and removal instructions for the following Dell PowerEdge RAID Controllers (PERC)
10 series:
1 PERC H740P Adapter
2 PERC H740P Mini Monolithic
3 PERC H745P MX Adapter
4 PERC H840 Adapter
NOTE: For detailed information on cabling the PERC 10 cards, see the system documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Topics:
• Removing the PERC H740P adapter
• Installing the PERC H740P adapter
• Removing the PERC H740P mini monolithic
• Installing the PERC H740P mini monolithic
• Removing the PERC H745P MX adapter card
• Installing the PERC H745P MX adapter card
• Removing the PERC H840 card
• Installing the PERC H840 card
• Part replacement of a PERC card in eHBA mode
Removing the PERC H740P adapter
CAUTION
: Many repairs may only be done by a certied 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 are shipped with your product.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the
system.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the card, you must hold the card by its edges only.
1 Turn o the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
2 Open the system.
3 Locate the PERC card on the system board.
4 Lift the card to remove it from the connector on the system board.
5 Disconnect the SAS cables connected to the card:
a Press down and hold the metal tab on the SAS cable connector.
b Pull the SAS cable out of the connector.
6 Replace the storage controller card and connect the cable. For more information on installing the card, see Installing the PERC H740P
adapter.
7 Close the system.
8 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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