Learn how to install and configure the adapter PERC in your system. This tutorial covers safe removal, cable disconnection, and precise installation. Ensure proper cable routing for efficient system functionality.
Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
Remove the system cover:
NOTE: The front mounted front PERC module is only shipped with 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane configuration.
Removing the drive backplane cover:
Slide the drive backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the drive backplane cover.
Lift the drive backplane cover from the system.
Removing the air shroud:
Hold the air shroud at both ends and lift the air shroud out of the system.
Removing the cooling fan cage:
Lift the blue release levers to unlock the cooling fan cage from the system.
Hold the release levers, and lift the cooling fan cage away from the system.
Installing the rear mounting front PERC module:
Align the connectors on the front PERC module with the connectors on the drive backplane.
Slide the front PERC module until the module is connected to the drive backplane.
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the front PERC module.
Installing the cooling fan cage:
Align the guide rails on the cooling fan cage with the standoffs on the system.
Lower the cooling fan cage into the system.
Lower the blue release levers to lock the cooling fan cage into the system.
Install the air shroud:
Align the slot on the air shroud with the standoff on the system.
Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
