Remove a RAID card (upper tray)

The upper RAID card is in the upper compute tray or optional storage tray that is accessed from the front of the server. After removing the upper tray and fan cage, disconnect the RAID card from the storage interposer; then, disconnect the three cables from the RAID card and remove it from the tray.

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

CAUTION

Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing this procedure.

Before you remove an upper RAID card:

1. Remove the front cover. See Remove the front cover.

2. Remove the upper compute tray or storage tray. See Remove a compute tray or Remove a storage tray.

3. If you removed a compute tray and it has one or more compute system boards or a system board filler installed, remove the system boards or system board filler. See Remove a system board.

4. Turn the tray upside down and remove the upper fan cage. See Remove a fan cage (upper tray).

Complete the following steps to remove an upper tray RAID card.

Figure 1. Upper tray RAID card removal

1. Disconnect the RAID card from the storage interposer.
2. Rotate the RAID card upward and disconnect the three cables.
3. Remove the RAID card from the tray.