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3. Update the server firmware if it is not the latest revision.
4. Do one of the following:
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If the new Smart Array is the new boot device, install the device drivers.
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If the new Smart Array is not the new boot device, go to the next step.
5. Ensure that users are logged off and that all tasks are completed on the server.
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down
and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the
drives as failed when the server is powered up.
Procedure
1.
Power down the server.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
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Extend the server from the rack.
Remove the server from the rack.
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5.
Remove the access panel.
6.
If installing a PCIe plug-in controller in the primary riser:
a. Remove the primary riser cage.
b. Remove the primary riser blank.
c. Install the controller.
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Primary riser slot 1
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