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10. Install the ServeRAID-8k-l or ServeRAID-8k SAS controller (see “Replacing the
ServeRAID-8k or ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller” on page 60).
11. Install all fans (see “Replacing the hot-swap fan” on page 45).
12. Install all microprocessor/memory cards (see “Replacing a
microprocessor/memory card” on page 51).
13. Install the top-cover latch bracket (see “Replacing the top-cover latch bracket”
on page 57).
14. Connect all cables to the I/O board assembly.
15. Install the top cover (see “Replacing the top cover” on page 42).
16. Connect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page 40
for cabling instructions).
17. Turn on all attached devices and the server.
Removing the SAS backplane assembly
To remove the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) backplane assembly, complete the
following steps.
SAS backplane
Alignment
pins
Retainer screw
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 37.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 41).
4. Pull the hard disk drives out of the server.
5. Remove the top-cover latch bracket (see “Removing the top-cover latch
bracket” on page 57).
6. Remove the microprocessor/memory card support structure (see “Removing
the microprocessor/memory card structure” on page 65).
7. Note where the operator information panel ribbon cable is connected to the I/O
board, and disconnect the cable.
8. Separate the hook-and-loop fastener that holds the ribbon cable to the chassis.
9. Note where the front USB connector cable is connected, and disconnect the
cable.
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