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Installing an expansion board or a type -p storage controller
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
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The components included with the hardware option kit
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T-15 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1.
Observe the following alerts:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system
components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any
installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
2.
Back up all server data.
3.
Power down the server.
4.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5.
Remove the system board module from the chassis.
6.
Place the system board module on a flat, level work surface.
7.
Remove the system board module access panel.
8.
Remove the midplane interposer from the system board module.
9.
Remove the PCIe riser from the system board.
10. Remove the PCIe slot cover.
11. Install the expansion board or storage controller into the PCIe slot.
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