Dell PowerEdge R715 - Manual (Page 115)

Installing System Components 115
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 78.
3 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 90.
4 Remove the cooling fan assembly. See "Removing the Cooling Fan
Assembly" on page 100.
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 3-18.
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 3-19.
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 3-18.
10 Replace the cooling fan assembly. See "Installing the Cooling Fan
Assembly" on page 102.
11 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 91.
12 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 79.
13 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
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