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Internal CFF adapter replacement

Follow the instructions in this section to remove and install an internal customer form factor (CFF) RAID adapter, internal CFF HBA adapter, or internal CFF RAID expander adapter.

The server supports RAID/HBA adapters in two form factors:

  • Customer form factor (CFF): RAID/HBA adapters in this form factor are supported only when two processors are installed. CFF RAID/HBA adapters are installed between the front backplane and fan cage.

  • Standard form factor (SFF): RAID/HBA adapters in this form factor are installed in the PCIe expansion slots, see Rear riser assembly and PCIe adapter replacement.

  • Remove an internal CFF adapter
    Follow the instructions in this section to remove an internal CFF RAID adapter, internal CFF HBA adapter, or internal CFF RAID expander adapter.
  • Install an internal CFF adapter
    Follow the instructions in this section to install an internal CFF adapter, internal CFF HBA adapter, or internal CFF RAID expander adapter.