Steps
1 If you are installing a new card, remove the ller bracket by performing the following steps:
a Open the blue expansion card retention latch lock.
b Slide the ller bracket out of the system.
NOTE: Removing the ller bracket for integrated storage controller card is similar to removing the ller bracket under,
installing a PCIe expansion card section.
NOTE: Store this bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion-card slots to maintain
FCC certication of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and
airow inside the system.
2 Hold the storage controller card by the edges, and align the connector on the card with the connector on the system board.
3 Lower the card into the system until the card is rmly seated.
4 Close the expansion card retention latch by pushing the latch up until the latch snaps into place.
Figure 33. Installing an integrated storage controller card
Next steps
1 Connect the SAS cables to the integrated storage controller card.
2 Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
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