Prerequisites
NOTE: PCIe extender or storage controller card is supported on systems with the SAS backplanes.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section..
Remove the following:
a. Hard drives or SSDs
b. Hard drive or SSD backplane
c. Hard drive or SSD cage
Removing the storage controller card:
Loosen the two retention screws on the hard drive or SSD backplane cable connector and lift it away from the PCIe extender or storage controller card.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe extender or storage controller card, you must hold the card only by its edges.
Lift the PCIe extender or storage controller card up and away from the system.
a. retention screw (2)
b. slot on the PCIe extender or storage controller card
c. tab on the PCIe extender or storage controller card support bracket
d. standoff (2)
Installing the storage controller card:
Align the slots on the PCIe extender or storage controller card edge with the tabs on the support bracket.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PCIe extender or storage controller card, you must hold the card only by its edges.
Lower the PCIe extender or storage controller card on to the connector on the system board.
Tighten the two retention screws on the hard drive or SSD backplane cable connector to secure the card on to the system board.
a. retention screw (2)
b. slot on the PCIe extender or storage controller card
c. tab on the PCIe extender or storage controller card support bracket
d. standoff (2)
Install the system cover.
Install the blade in the enclosure.
Turn on the blade.
