9. Install drives or drive blanks.
10. Install the secondary riser cage or rear wall.
11.
Cable the drive backplane.
12.
Install the access panel.
13.
Slide the server into the rack.
14.
Connect each power cord to the server.
15.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
16.
Power up the server.
The installation is complete.
Installing a rear 3LFF SAS/SATA drive cage
Before installing this option, the front bays must be fully populated with 12 LFF drives. High-performance fans must be
installed in all fan bays.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• T-10 Torx screwdriver
• The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
1.
Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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