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9. Connect the appropriate SAS cables. For more information, see Flexible Smart Array Controller
cabling.
10. Install the air baffle (on page 33).
11. Install the access panel (on page 28).
12. Do one of the following:
a. Slide the server into the rack.
b. Install the server into the rack.
13. Connect each power cord to the server.
14. Connect each power cord to the power source.
15. Before powering on the system, be sure the HPE Smart Storage Battery ("Smart Storage Battery" on
page 114) is installed.
16. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 26).
HPE P440ar/P840ar Flexible Smart Array Controller
CAUTION: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends performing a complete backup of all
server data before performing a controller or adapter installation or removal.
Before installing the controller, you must observe the following requirements:
• To ensure cables are connected correctly, observe the labels on the cable and component
connectors.
• Be sure you have the latest firmware for the controllers, HBAs, and the expander card. To download
the latest firmware, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc).
To install the component:
1. Back up all server data.
2. Power down the server (on page 26).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.