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Installing a SAS HBA Card

Snap Server 4500

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Field Service Documentation

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not represent a commitment on the part of Overland Storage or any of its subsidiaries.

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Standing in front of the server, press down firmly on the cover with both hands, 

and push the cover backwards with a short, forceful thrust. Slide the cover off 

the rear of the server and set it aside.

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Remove the plastic PCI retention clip from the right rear corner of the server by 

lifting it out of the chassis.

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If a SCSI card is installed, remove the card and set it aside. Avoid contact with 

metal surfaces on the card.

Installing the SAS Card and Reinserting the SCSI Card

PCI cards are seated properly only when you hear a distinct “snap” sound.

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Remove the metal protective plate from the bottom PCI port opening by using 

your thumb to slide the plate towards the corner of the server and lifting it from 

the chassis.

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Remove the SAS card from its protective packaging. Avoid contact with metal 

surfaces on the card.

Back right corner of server (back view)

Summary of Contents for 5325301841

Page 1: ...e Server Power down the server before you make any repairs Improper shutdown may lead to loss of data or physical harm 1 To start the shutdown process press the power button on the front of the server The green power LED remains lit until the shutdown process is complete DO NOT disconnect the AC power cord while the LED remains lit 2 After the power LED is off disconnect the AC power cord s and al...

Page 2: ...and set it aside 3 Remove the plastic PCI retention clip from the right rear corner of the server by lifting it out of the chassis 4 If a SCSI card is installed remove the card and set it aside Avoid contact with metal surfaces on the card Installing the SAS Card and Reinserting the SCSI Card PCI cards are seated properly only when you hear a distinct snap sound 1 Remove the metal protective plate...

Page 3: ... reinserting the SCSl card to the upper PCI slot grasp only the edges of the card and press firmly until it snaps into place If you do not have a SCSI card be sure to replace the metal protective plate on the top PCI port 5 Replace the plastic PCI retention clip in the server chassis 6 Replace the top cover of the Snap Server by lowering it onto the server and pushing it forward until it is firmly...

Page 4: ...ormation in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Overland Storage or any of its subsidiaries Restoring Power to the Server 1 If you disconnected the Ethernet cable s reattach them to the server 2 Connect the power cord 3 Press the power button on the front of the server ...

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