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7. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Replacing a PCIe adapter card
Use the following procedures to replace a PCIe adapter card.
Removing a PCIe adapter card
To remove a PCIe adapter card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page 1.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 130).
3. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position.
4. Disconnect any cables connected to the adapter.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the adapter connector, open and close
the clips gently.
5. Carefully grasp the end of the adapter and pull it out of the connector.
6. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing a PCIe adapter card
A PCIe adapter card can be installed in either PCI slot 1 or 2 on the system board. The PCIe adapter card
is supported on hot-swap server models only. The PCIe adapter card enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1,
5, 6, and 10 support capability on hot-swap hard disk drives. For configuration information, see the
documentation that comes with the adapter.
Important: To ensure that your PCIe adapter card functions properly on UEFI-based servers, make sure
that the adapter firmware level is updated and the supporting drivers are installed.
Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device
is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before
you update the code.
To install the PCIe adapter card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page 1.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the PCIe adapter card connector,
open and close the clips gently.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 130).
4. Remove the hard disk drive fan assembly:
a. Rotate the hard disk drive fan assembly cable out of the system board.
b. Remove all hard disk drives.
c. Press and hold the drive cage release tab on the side of the drive cage; then, rotate the drive cage
out of the chassis until the retaining tab on top of the cage locks into place.
d. Pull out on the hard disk drive fan assembly release tabs (at the blue dots); then, rotate the hard
disk drive fan assembly away from the drive cage slightly.
5. Disconnect the signal and power cables and the existing SAS/SATA controller (if one is installed);
then, remove the controller from the server.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the PCIe adapter card to any unpainted metal
surface on the server. Then, remove the PCIe adapter card from the package.
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