Installing the PERC 9 adapter
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.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on
components in the interior of the system.
2. Open the system.
3. Align the card-edge connector with the connector on the system board.
To prevent damage to the card, you must hold the card by its edges only.
4. Press the card-edge down until the card is fully seated.
5. Align the PERC card connector with the card connector on the system board and push the PERC
card towards the connector to seat it firmly.
6. Connect the SAS data cable connectors 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.
7. Route the SAS data cable through the clip on the card and through the channel on the inner side of
the chassis.
8. Attach the connector labeled "SAS A" to connector SAS A on the backplane, and attach the
connector labeled "SAS B" to connector SAS B on the backplane.
9. Close the system.
10. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
Removing the PERC 9 mini monolithic controller
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 and peripherals.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on
components in the interior of the system.
2. Open the system.
3. Locate the PERC card on the system board
4. To disconnect the storage controller cable:
a. Remove the two screws that secure the cable to the card.
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