Replacing an adapter in the rear two hard-disk-drive kit

Use this information to replace an adapter in the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.

1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
4. Remove the rear two hard-disk-drive kit (see Removing the rear two hard-disk-drive kit).
5. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter.
6. Align the adapter with the slot on the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
7. Press the adapter firmly into the slot on the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
   Figure 1. Adapter installation
   
   
8. Connect any required cables to the adapter (see Internal cable routing and connectors).
   Attention

   • When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any of the fans.
   • Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components under the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
   • Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
9. Replace the rear two hard-disk-drive kit in the server (see Replacing the rear two hard-disk-drive kit).
10. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
11. Reinstall the cover (see Replacing the cover).
12. Slide the server into the rack.
13. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
14. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.