8. If internal cables are required for the expansion board, connect the cables.
9. Install the riser cage.
10.
Install the access panel.
11.
Slide the server into the rack.
12.
Connect each power cord to the server.
13.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
14.
Power up the server.
The installation is complete.
Installing a 12G SAS Expander Card
• For 24SFF configurations, install 8SFF front drive cages in boxes 1 and 2.
• For configurations including a 2SFF rear drive cage, install the drive cage over the power supplies.
• HPE recommends installing the SAS expander card into slot 3 of the primary PCIe riser expansion card.
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