Installing 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 server 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.
   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.
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. Replace the rear two hard-disk-drive kit in the server (see Replacing the rear two hard-disk-drive kit).