Installing the SATADOM
Prerequisites
1.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you do not modify the SATADOM Read/Write default setting.
Steps
1.
Press the lock release on the SATADOM and plug the SATADOM into the preferred SATADOM
connector on the system board.
NOTE: The preferred SATADOM connector is SATA9 and is indicated in blue. You can also use
SATA8 connector that is indicated in black.
2.
Plug the power cable into the SATADOM TBU power connector on the system board.
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
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Cooling fans
Your system supports hot-swappable cooling fans.
NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by the system
management software, allowing you to easily identify and replace the proper fan by noting the fan
numbers on the cooling-fan assembly.
Removing a cooling fan
Prerequisites
1.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on may expose you to a
risk of electric shock. Exercise utmost care while removing or installing cooling fans.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot-swappable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is
on, replace only one fan at a time.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding five
minutes.
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