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Install a RAID or HBA adapter
Use this information to install a RAID or HBA adapter into the compute node.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 47
Before you install a RAID or HBA adapter into the compute node:
1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the RAID or HBA adapter to any unpainted metal
surface on the node; then, remove the adapter from the package.
2. Place the adapter, component side up, on a flat, static-protective surface and set any jumpers or
switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
Complete the following steps to install a RAID or HBA adapter.
Figure 29. RAID or HBA adapter installation
Step 1.
Connect the PCIe cable and SAS/SATA cables (See
Step 2.
Insert the end of the adapter into the slot.
Step 3.
Align the adapter with the guide pin; then, lower and rotate down the adapter to insert it.
After you install a RAID or HBA adapter into the compute node, complete the following steps.
1. If the air baffle is removed, reinstall it (see
2. Reinstall the compute node cover (see
3. Reinstall the compute node (see
4. Check the power LED to make sure it transitions between fast blink and slow blink to indicate the node
is ready to be powered on.
5. Power on the node and verify that the HBA adapter is replaced successfully:
• The amber warning light on the node front panel is off.
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"Power off
the compute
node
for this task"
on page 32
Install the air baffle
Install the compute node cover
Install a compute node in the chassis
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
Internal cable routing
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"ATTENTION:
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