
Figure 10. Removing and installing the PERC H745P MX adapter
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bracket notch (3)
2
release lever
3
card bracket
4
tabs on the system
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system chassis
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card connector on the system board
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PERC card connector
Installing the PERC H745P MX adapter card
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.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the
system.
1
Turn off the sled and any attached peripherals, and remove the sled from the MX chassis.
2
Open the sled.
3
Connect the SAS backplane data cable connector to the card.
NOTE:
Ensure that you connect the cable according to the connector labels on the cable. The cable does not function
properly if reversed.
4
Align the bracket notches with the tabs on the sides of the sled chassis and align the PERC card connector with the connector on the
system board.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the card, hold the card by its edges only.
5
Press the PERC card into the connector until it is firmly seated.
6
Press the release lever to secure the card to the sled.
NOTE:
The pin on the release lever secures the card to the chassis of the sled.
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Deploying the PERC card