Hardware options installation 64 
The cabling for drive cage bay 1 is not shown for clarity. 
 
9.  Connect the SAS cables to an optional SAS controller ("Storage controller option" on page 78) or to 
an optional SAS expander. 
10.  Route and connect the SAS cables. 
 
11.  Install the fan cage. 
12.  Install the air baffle. 
13.  Install the access panel. 
14.  Do one of the following: 
o  Close or install the tower bezel, as needed. 
o  Slide the server back into the rack. 
 
 
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. 
 
15.  Install the hard drives and hard drive blanks.