Installing The Sas Expander Card - Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation And User Manual

Installing the SAS Expander Card

Follow the steps below to install your SAS Expander Card card and connect your internal or external
storage devices.
Caution: Be sure to handle the expander by its bracket or edges only.
1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power
cord(s).
2. Remove the server cover. For instructions, see your server system documentation.
3. Select an available PCIe expansion slot that's compatible with your expander card and remove the
slot cover, as shown in the figure below. (To check PCIe bus compatibility of your expander, see
About Your SAS Expander Card
Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the expander card.
4. Insert the expander card into the expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into
place. When installed properly, the expander card should appear level with the expansion slot.
5. Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for instance, a screw or lever)
supplied with your computer.
6. Connect SAS HD cables between the expander card and internal or external disk drives, as required:
• Connect SAS HD cables between the expander card and external disk drives or enclosures:
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