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Figure 51. Installing the external SAS port
7. Replace all PCI adapters in the adapter cassettes. For instructions, see Installing a PCI adapter
contained in a cassette.
8. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see "Starting the system or logical partition" on
page 139.
9. Verify the installed part:
v If you replaced the part because of a failure, verify the installed part. For instructions, see
"Verifying a repair" on page 161.
v If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see
"Verifying the installed part" on page 149.
You may now attach other supported SAS features to your system.
Replacing the external SAS port in the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or
9109-RMD
Learn how to replace an external SAS port as a part of upgrading your disk drive backplane, to replace a
failed SAS port, or to enable internal disk sharing.
You must have removed the failed SAS port before you replace the SAS port. For the removal procedure,
see "Removing the external SAS port from the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD" on page 83.
Complete the following steps to replace the external SAS port in the system:
1. Connect the external port to the back of the system (B) until it snaps in place, as shown in Figure 52
on page 86.
2. Push the SAS shroud (A) into the SAS connection on the system backplane until it snaps in place.
Removing or installing the external SAS port
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