Replacing an adapter in the rear two hard-disk-drive kit:
Use this information to replace an adapter in the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
About this task
To install an adapter, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 283.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 146).
4. Remove the rear two hard-disk-drive kit (see “Removing the rear two
hard-disk-drive kit” on page 200).
5. ▌1▐Slide the retention bracket; then, ▌2▐rotate it to the open position.
6. Align the adapter with the slot on the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
7. ▌3▐Press the adapter firmly into the slot on the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
8. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
Attention:
v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space
around any of the fans.
v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components under the rear
two hard-disk-drive kit.
v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
9. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
10. Replace the rear two hard-disk-drive kit in the server (see “Replacing the rear
two hard-disk-drive kit” on page 202).
11. Reinstall the top cover (see “Replacing the top cover” on page 147).
12. Slide the server into the rack.
13. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
14. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
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Adapter
Adapter connector
Expansion-slot cover
Bracket
Rear two hard-disk-drive kit
Figure 127. Adapter installation
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