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Note: When you install any RAID adapter that comes with batteries, it is sometimes necessary to install the
batteries in another location in the server to prevent the batteries from overheating.
Read the safety information in "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 29.
If you are replacing a server component in the server, you need to turn off the server and peripheral devices,
and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
To install a RAID adapter battery or flash power module remotely in the server, complete the following steps.
Step 1.
Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see "Removing the left-side cover" on page 49).
Step 2.
Remove the air baffle (see "Removing the air baffle" on page 188).
Step 3.
Install the ServeRAID adapter on the system board (see "Installing an adapter" on page 216).
Step 4.
Connect one end of the battery/flash power module cable to the battery/flash power module
connector.
Step 5.
Install the battery/flash power module:
a.
Align the battery/flash power module cable connector with the slot on the battery/flash power
module holder. Place the battery/flash power module into the battery/flash power module
holder and make sure that the battery/flash power module holder engages the battery/flash
power module securely.
Battery holder
Figure 70. Align the battery/flash power module cable connector
Note: The positioning of the remote battery/flash power module depends on the type of the
remote batteries/flash power module that you install.
b.
Connect the other end of the battery/flash power module cable to the battery/flash power
module cable connector on the battery/flash power module.
c.
Lower and press down on the retention clip until it snaps in place to hold the battery/flash
power module firmly in place.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation"
on page 97.
Installing a microprocessor and heat sink
Use this information to install a microprocessor and heat sink.
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