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Dell PowerEdge C6320p Owner's Manual

Installing the SSD SATA cable into the sled

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: Observe the routing of the cables when removing them from the system. Route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or crimped.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  3. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
  4. Remove the air shroud.
  5. If installed, remove the SATA cable.
    NOTE: The SSD SATA cable needs to be installed first so that it lies beneath the SATA cable.
  6. If installed, remove the PCIe expansion card riser assembly.

Steps

  1. Connect the cable to the 1.8 inch SSD.
  2. Reconnect the SSD power cable to the connector on the system board.
  3. Connect the SSD SATA cable to the connector on the system board until the clips click into place.
    Figure 1. Installing the SSD SATA cable
    This figure shows installing the SSD SATA cable

Next steps

  1. If removed, install the SATA cable.
  2. If removed, install the PCIe expansion card riser assembly.
  3. Install the air shroud.
  4. Install the sled into the enclosure.
  5. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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