SAS signal cables
8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the RAID adapter to any
unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the RAID adapter from
the package.
9. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly 1 (see “Removing a PCI riser-card
assembly” on page 55).
10. Install the RAID adapter in the connector on the PCI riser card (see “Installing
a PCI adapter” on page 60).
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the
adapter.
11. Connect the SAS signal cables to the connectors on the RAID adapter:
a. Connect a SAS signal cable to the RAID adapter connector for drive bays
0-3.
b. Connect another SAS signal cable to the other SAS connector for drive
bays 4-7.
RAID adapter
Connector for
drive bays 0-3
signal cable
Connector for
drive bays 4-7
signal cable
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