controller. See “Moving the SAS controller retention bracket” on page 145; then,
continue with the next step in this procedure.
5. Turn the SAS controller so that the connectors are facing up and the edge
connectors are aligned correctly with the connector on the SAS riser-card.
16-drive-capable server model:
Tape-enabled server model:
6. Firmly press the SAS controller horizontally into the connector on the SAS
riser-card.
7. (Tape-enabled model server only) Gently press the opposite edge of the SAS
controller into the controller retention bracket.
8. Install the SAS riser-card and controller assembly (see “Installing the SAS
riser-card and controller assembly” on page 130).
Results
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 154.
Note:
1. When you restart the server for the first time after you install a SAS controller
with a battery, the monitor screen remains blank while the controller initializes
Figure 142. SAS controller installation
Figure 143. SAS controller installation
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