SAS connectivity
7.3.2 Installing 3.5-inch HDD modules
7.3.2.1 Preliminary steps
Before installing a 3.5-inch HDD module, perform the following steps:
Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on
page 52.
Ê Remove the server cover as described in section "Opening the server" on
page 55.
Ê Open the front cage as described in section "Opening the front cage" on
page 60.
Ê Locate the correct drive bay as described in section "Mounting order for 3.5-
inch HDDs" on page 128.
Controller Channel Connection
Onboard 1
Drives 1-2
SATA cable (Y3963-V101) from
HDD backplane connector X1 to
system board connector SATA MLC 1.
Upgrade and Repair Unit
(URU)
Hardware: 5 minutes
Tools: tool-less