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4. Remove the expansion-slot cover:
a. Loosen and remove the screw on the top of the expansion-slot cover.
b. Slide the expansion-slot cover out of the server. Store it in a safe place for
future use.
Attention: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on the openings for all
vacant slots. This maintains the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of
the system and ensures proper cooling of system components.
5. Refer to the documentation that comes with your adapter for any cabling
instructions. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install the
adapter.
6. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the
adapter.
7. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
8. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
9. Install the adapter:
a. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with
the expansion slot on the system board.
b. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot.
Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it is
completely and correctly seated in the system-board connector
before you apply power. Incomplete insertion might cause
damage to the system board or the adapter.
c. Insert and tighten the expansion-slot screw on the top of the adapter bracket.
10. Connect any needed cables to the adapter.
• If you are installing a ServeRAID adapter, disconnect the cable from SCSI
connector A on the system board and plug it into the connector on the top of
the ServeRAID adapter.
• If you are installing an adapter that is not a ServeRAID adapter, refer to the
documentation that came with your adapter for cabling instructions.
Attention: Route cables so that the flow of air from the fans is not blocked.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Installing the server cover and bezel” on page 60.
Installing internal drives
If you add different types of drives, your system can read multiple types of media and
store more data. Several types of drives are available, such as:
• Diskette
• Hard disk
• CD-ROM
• Tape
Your server contains hardware that lets you replace a failed hard disk drive without
turning off the server. Therefore, you have the advantage of continuing to operate
your system while a hard disk drive is removed or installed. These drives are known
as hot-swappable or hot-swap drives.
Each hot-swap drive bay has two indicator lights (see “Controls and indicators” on
page 7). If the amber hard-disk status light is lit continuously, that individual drive is