9. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the external SAS connector on the
If you are instructed to return the external SAS cable, follow all packaging
instructions and use any packaging material that are supplied to you.
Installing the external SAS cable
To install the external SAS cable complete the following steps:
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system board.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 105.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.
4. Slide the server out of the rack.
5. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 109).
6. Remove the riser-card assembly (see "Removing the riser-card assembly" on
page 154).
7. Remove the air baffle (see "Removing the air baffle" on page 111).
8. Remove the cap on the external SAS connector on the system board.
Riser card assembly
Release tab
Air baffle
External SAS cable slot
External SAS cable