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Remove riser 1 assembly (HBA/RAID)

Use this information to remove the riser 1 assembly.

About this task

The riser assembly you want to remove might be different from the following illustrations, but the removal method is the same.

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding systems.

Procedure

  1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the rear top cover.
  2. Remove riser 1 assembly.
    Figure 1. Riser assembly removal
    Riser assembly removal

  3. Disconnect all cables that are routed to 9600-24i HBA or 9670-24i RAID adapter. For more information, see Cable routing for 9600-24i HBA and Cable routing for 9670-24i RAID adapter.
  4. Remove a PCIe adapter.
    Figure 2. 9600-24i HBA removal

    Figure 3. 9670-24i RAID adapter removal

    1. Remove the screw that secure the adapter to the bracket.
    2. Remove the PCIe adapter.
  5. Remove the riser card from the bracket.
    Figure 4. Riser card removal
    Riser card removal

    1. Remove the screw that secure the riser card to the bracket.
    2. Slide the riser card to the left and remove it from the bracket.

After you finish

If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube