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 server top cover (see Removing the top cover).
4. Remove the rear two hard-disk-drive kit (see Removing the rear two hard-disk-drive kit).
5. 1 Slide the retention bracket; then, 2 rotate it to the open position.
6. Align the adapter with the slot on the rear two hard-disk-drive kit.
7. 3 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.
   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. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
10. Replace the rear two hard-disk-drive kit in the server (see Replacing the rear two hard-disk-drive kit).
11. Reinstall the top cover (see Replacing the top 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.