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Installing System Components 117
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller 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 came with the
product.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 76.
3
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 88.
4
Remove the cooling fan assembly. See "Removing the Cooling Fan
Assembly" on page 102.
5
Hold the card by its edges and angle it between the alignment guides on
riser 1 until it is fully seated. See Figure 3-1.
6
Connect the SAS data cables to the integrated storage controller card. See
Figure 3-19.
NOTE: Ensure that you connect the cable according to the connector labels
on the cable. The cable does not function properly if reversed.
7
If applicable, connect the RAID battery cable. See Figure 3-20.
8
Route the SAS data cable through the channel on the inner side of the
chassis.
9
Attach the cable labeled "SAS A" to SAS A connector on the backplane,
and attach the cable labeled "SAS B" to SAS B connector on the backplane.
See Figure 3-19.
10
Replace the cooling fan assembly. See "Installing the Cooling Fan
Assembly" on page 104.
11
Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 89.
12
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 77.
13
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
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