Connect Dell Hba355E Adapter To The Storage Enclosure - Dell HBA355e User Manual

NOTE: To avoid damage to the controller, hold the controller by its edges only.
7. Align the connector on the HBA355e Adapter with the PCIe slot on the system.
8. Press down the controller until the connectors are firmly engaged.
9. Tighten the screws on the bracket, if any, or use retention clips of the system to secure the controller on the system.
10. Use SAS cables to connect the external tape device or enclosure to the adapter.
11. Install the system cover.
12. Reconnect the power cables and network cables, and then turn on the system.
Figure 11. Install the HBA355e Adapter
Connect Dell HBA355e Adapter to the storage
enclosure
About this task
Perform the following steps to connect HBA355e Adapter to the hard drives in storage enclosures:
Steps
1. Set up the HBA355e Adapter. See Install the HBA355e card.
2. Connect the SAS cables as shown in the following diagrams.
26 Installation and removal of cards