• To ensure that cables are connected correctly, observe the labels on the cable and port.
• Be sure that you have the latest firmware for the controllers and the expander card. To download the latest firmware, see
the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• The components included with the hardware option kit
• Storage cables for each drive box
• A storage controller
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.
3.
Do one of the following:
•
Extend the server from the rack.
• Remove the server from the rack.
4.
Remove the access panel.
5.
Remove the air bale.
6.
Remove the fan cage.
7.
Remove the riser cage.
8. Locate slot 3, and then remove the expansion slot blank.
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