Dell PowerEdge T550 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the front PERC module

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the front PERC module.

Steps

  1. Align the connectors and guide slots on the front PERC module with the connectors and guide pins on the drive backplane.
  2. Slide the front PERC module until the module is connected to the drive backplane.
  3. Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the front PERC module.
    NOTE:The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
    Figure 1. Installing the front PERC module for 3.5-inch drive backplane.
    This image shows installing the front PERC module for 3.5-inch drive backplane.
    Figure 2. Installing the front PERC module for 2.5-inch drive backplane.
    This image shows installing the front PERC module for 2.5-inch drive backplane..

Next steps

  1. Connect the cables to the front PERC module.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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