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Installing the node SATA cable

Use this information to replace the node SATA cable.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

If you are replacing a server component or installing an optional device in the server, you need to take out the node out from the rack enclosure, turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect all external cables.

To replace the node SATA cable, complete the following steps.

  1. Align the node SATA cable in the proper locations and install it.
    Figure 1. SATA cable installation
    SATA cable installation
  2. Make sure the node SATA cable is installed properly.
    Figure 2. SATA cable location
    SATA cable location
  3. Reinstall the air baffle (see Installing the air baffle).
  4. Reinstall the compute node (see Installing a compute node in a chassis).
  1. Install the server into the rack enclosure and push the server into the rack until it clicks into place.
  2. Reconnect any cable that you removed.
  3. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.