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Rail Installation Guide
relevant to your rail solutions at
4. Remove the system cover.
Remove the Dell HBA355i Adapter
Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
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You have read and complied with the safety guidelines listed in
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You have completed the procedures in
Before working inside your system
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Steps
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. Locate the HBA355i Adapter in the expansion riser on the system board.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the card, hold the card by its edges only.
4. Unfasten and lift the riser from the system board. Remove the Dell HBA355i card from the system.
5. Disconnect the SAS cables from the card:
a. Press down and hold the metal tab on the SAS cable connector.
b. Pull the SAS cable out of the connector.
6. Replace the storage controller and reconnect the SAS cable before inserting them into the riser.
7. Reinstall the riser on the system board and fasten the riser.
8. Install the system cover.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
Figure 6. Remove the Dell HBA355i Adapter
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Installation and removal of cards
