Cabling An Optional Scsi Adapter - IBM 84875MU User Manual

10. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
12. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter-support
13. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
14. Replace the frame-support bracket (see "Removing and installing the support

Cabling an optional SCSI adapter

You can install an optional SCSI adapter in the server to control the internal hard
disk drives. With a SCSI adapter installed, you can configure the internal hard disk
drives into disk arrays. You can also cable a SCSI adapter to external hard disk
drives. See the SCSI adapter option documentation for complete instructions for
installing a SCSI adapter in the server and for additional information about SCSI
adapters.
Note: An optional SCSI adapter or cable option is required to connect external
Complete the following steps to cable an optional SCSI adapter:
1. Install the SCSI adapter (see "Installing an adapter" on page 44).
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Expansion-slot
cover
Rear adapter-
retaining
bracket
the flow of air from the fans. If you are installing an optional SCSI adapter, see
"Cabling an optional SCSI adapter" for additional information.
bracket to the closed (locked) position.
closed (locked) position.
Note: If any adapters in the server are large or have heavy cables attached to
them, you can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all
of the adapters with expansion-slot screws. The expansion-slot screws
are stored on the frame-support bracket.
bracket" on page 28); then, go to "Completing the installation" on page 50.
SCSI devices.
Adapter
Front adapter-
support bracket