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Chapter 3: Installation
4. Using the above chart, verify that the cable provided is appropriate for the
expansion card connectors and the backplane connectors. Note that the
OCuLink to MiniSAS HD cables may physically look the same but are wired
differently and may not work if the wrong cable is used. Verify that the appro
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priate cable was included. For example, if your expansion card has OCuLink
connectors and is plugging into a MiniSAS HD backplane, a cable with a
green marking at the OCuLink end must be used.
Figure 3-2. Connecting the Cables
5. Connect the cables to the expansion card. The cable latch will click into the
locked position when connected properly.
6. Replace the system cover, plug in the power cord, and power up the system.
3-4 Installing and Uninstalling NVMe Drivers
If the operating system doesn’t have a native NVMe driver already installed, refer
to the instructions that came with your NVMe drive(s) and follow the manufacturer's
recommended steps for installing or uninstalling the NVMe driver.