Internal CFF adapter replacement
Use this information to remove and install the internal CFF RAID adapter,.internal CFF HBA adapter, or
internal CFF RAID expander adapter.
Remove the internal CFF RAID/HBA/RAID expander adapter
Use this information to remove internal CFF RAID adapter,.internal CFF HBA adapter, or internal CFF RAID
expander adapter.
About this task
Attention:
• Read "Installation Guidelines" on page 129 to ensure that you work safely.
• Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.
• Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-
sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with
an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.
A video for this task is available at:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-Bz2XIeLEfGcrLGm9TSY_yt
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52339612.html
Procedure
Step 1.
Prepare your server.
1. Power off the server.
2. Remove the top cover. See "Remove the top cover" on page 392.
3. Record the cabling for cables that are crossing over the adapter; then, disconnect all the
cables. See Chapter 3 "Internal cable routing" on page 57.
Step 2.
Disconnect all cables from the adapter. See Chapter 3 "Internal cable routing" on page 57.
Step 3.
Lift the release pin, slightly slide the adapter as shown, and carefully lift it out of the chassis.
Figure 87. Internal CFF RAID/HBA/RAID expander adapter removal
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