Installing the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in the 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A

Learn how to install the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. Remove the fan cage. For instructions, see Removing a fan cage.
3. You must remove the bottom SAS cable that is attached to the SAS RAID internal adapter in slot P1-C14. Label the front SAS cables that are attached to the SAS RAID internal adapter in slot P1-C14. Press the latch (A) and unplug the connector of these cables from the disk drive backplane, as shown in Figure 1. Leave the other end of the cables plugged in to the P1 or P2 connector on the SAS RAID internal adapter until directed to unplug them.
   Figure 1. Disconnecting the front SAS cables from the disk drive backplane

   
4. Pull the disconnected end of the cables out of the plastic guide block on the side of the system chassis, as shown in Figure 2.
   Figure 2. Removing the front SAS cables from the guide block

   
5. Lift the cable retention bracket (A) in the direction that is shown in Figure 3.
6. Lift the blue handles (B) in the direction that is shown in Figure 3.
7. Lift the SAS RAID internal adapter out of the slot with the front SAS cables still connected to the adapter. Ensure that the front SAS cables do not get caught on any components while you are lifting the SAS RAID internal adapter out of the slot.
   Figure 3. Removing the SAS RAID internal adapter in slot P1-C14

   
8. Remove the bottom front SAS cable from the P1 connector on the SAS RAID internal adapter.
9. Reinstall the SAS RAID internal adapter in slot P1-C14. Route the front SAS cable into position while you are lowering the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb into the slot.
10. Complete the installation of the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb by fully seating it. Ensure that the adapter is installed on locating pin (A). Press the top-center edge of the card down to firmly seat it into the system backplane connector, as shown in Figure 4.
11. Push the blue handles (B) in the direction that is shown in Figure 4.
12. Push the cable retention bracket (C) in the direction that is shown in Figure 4.
    Figure 4. Replacing the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in slot P1-C14

    
13. Leave the front SAS cable disconnected from the disk drive backplane until directed to connect it.
14. Remove the filler from slot location P1-C15.
15. Connect the new, longer front SAS cable to the SAS RAID internal adapter connector P1 before you install the adapter. Push the connector in until the latch clicks.
16. Route the front SAS cable into position while you are lowering the SAS RAID adapter into the slot.
17. Complete the installation of the SAS RAID adapter by fully seating it. Ensure that the adapter is installed on locating pin (A). Press the top-center edge of the card down to firmly seat it into the system backplane connector. See Figure 5.
18. Push the blue handles (B) in the direction that is shown. See Figure 5.
19. Push the cable retention bracket (C) in the direction that is shown. See Figure 5.
    Figure 5. Installing the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in slot P1-C15

    
20. Route the front SAS cables into the plastic guide block on the side of the chassis.
    Figure 6. Routing the front SAS cables

    
21. Reconnect the front SAS cables to the disk drive backplane. Push the connectors in until the latch clicks.
    Figure 7. Reconnecting the front SAS cables in the disk drive backplane

    
    Notes:

    • The short SAS cable connects the upper disk drive backplane connector (J2) to the P2 connector on the adapter in slot P1-C14. The long SAS cable connects the lower disk drive backplane connector (J1) to the P1 connector on the adapter in slot P1-C15. See Figure 8.
      Figure 8. Reconnecting the SAS cable in a split-disk configuration

      
    • For information about SAS cable part numbers, see 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A system parts.
22. Replace the fan cage with the fans installed. For instructions, see Replacing a fan cage.