To install the 2 x 8 1.8-inch SSDs with 2 6 GB performance optimized HBA
adapters option in the server, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 40.
2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see
"Turning off the server" on page 28).
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 54).
4. Remove the two 4-drive filler panels that are to the right of drive bay 8,
beneath the IDs 8 - 15 on the front bezel.
5. To obtain more working room, remove fans 2 and 3 (see "Removing a
dual-motor hot-swap fan" on page 123).
6. Install the new backplane assemblies.
eXFlash 1.8-inch drive cage
and backplane assembly
7. Connect the following cables in the order listed:
v Configuration cable 1
v SAS signal cables 2
v Power cable 3
4-drive
filler panel
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