Hardware options installation 71
To install the component:
1. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, open and remove the bezel ("Remove the tower bezel" on page 22).
o For rack models, if installed, remove the security bezel (on page 24).
2. Power down the server (on page 22).
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
o For tower models, place the server on a flat, level surface with the access panel facing up.
o For rack models, extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
5. Remove the access panel (on page 25).
6. If installed, remove PCI air baffle ("Remove the PCI air baffle" on page 28).
7. Remove the system air baffle (on page 30).
8. Remove any installed full-length PCI cards.
9. Remove the fan cage (on page 31).
10. If installed, remove the Mini-SAS cable connected to the system board.
11. Install the storage controller.
For more information, see the documentation that ships with the option.
12. Connect the Mini-SAS cable from the drive backplane to the controller card.
For controller-specific instructions, see the controller documentation provided with the storage
controller.
13. Install the fan cage.
14. Install the PCI cards that were removed.
15. Install the system air baffle (on page 30).
16. Install the PCI air baffle (on page 29), if removed.
