To remove the RAID adapter carrier and RAID adapter assembly, complete the
following steps.
RAID card
carrier
Ta b
Slot
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins with “Safety” on page v, “Installation
guidelines” on page 97, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 100.
2. Save the system configuration.
3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables as necessary to replace the device.
4. Remove the top cover (see “Removing and replacing consumable parts and
Tier 1 CRUs” on page 105).
5. Remove the top cover bracket (see “Removing the top-cover bracket” on page
107).
6. Pull the blue handle on the RAID adapter carrier up to remove it from the
server.
7. Disconnect the SAS cables from the RAID adapter.
8. Press the release latch and remove the RAID adapter from the carrier.
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