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Server in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration on page 41.
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Server in rack mode: Extend the server from the rack on page 43.
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Remove the access panel on page 48.
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Remove the air baffle on page 50.
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If installed, remove the fan cage.
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Remove the PCI blank retainer on page 56.
10. Remove the blanks opposite the processor 1 PCIe3 expansion slots where the expander card and
the standup storage controller board will be installed.
In this server, the expander card is supported in the PCIe3 expansion slots 2 and 4.
11. Remove the PCI board screws opposite the selected slots.
12. Observe the guidelines for managing cables.
13. Connect the Mini-SAS X-cables to the expander card.
14. Install the SAS expander card.
15. Make sure that the card is firmly seated in the slot.
16. If you are using the expander card with a standup controller, do the following:
a. Install the standup controller.
b. Connect the 876502-001 Mini-SAS X-cable to the standup controller.
c. Connect the following Mini-SAS X-cables to the drive backplanes:
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876482-001 Mini-SAS X-cable = Drive box backplane 1
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876483-001 Mini-SAS X-cable = Drive box backplane 2
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876484-001 Mini-SAS X-cable = Drive box backplane 3
To view the cable routing, see SAS expander card with standup controller cabling.
17. If you are using the expander card with a modular controller (AROC), do the following:
a. Install the modular controller.
b. Route and connect the 876495-001 Mini-SAS X-cable to the modular controller.
c. Route and connect the following Mini-SAS X-cables to the drive backplanes:
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