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Installing a RAID adapter flash power module

Use this information to install a RAID adapter flash power module.

When you install multiple RAID adapters that come with flash power modules, the flash power modules must be installed remotely to prevent them from overheating. The flash power modules must be installed in the battery/flash power module trays that are located on top of the USB/video assembly (in the front of the server). To install a flash power module remotely in the server, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external devices; then, remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  3. Remove the fan cage assembly (see Removing the fan cage assembly).
  4. Remove the microprocessor and memory expansion tray (see Removing the microprocessor and memory expansion tray assembly) or DIMM air baffle (see Removing the DIMM air baffle), whichever one is installed.
  5. Connect one end of the flash power module cable to the cache card.
  6. Open the SAS cable guide cover.

    sas cable guide

  7. Route the flash power module cable along the side of the chassis and through the SAS cable guide.

    cabling RAID card and flash power module

  8. Close the SAS cable guide cover.
  9. Press the tray retention clip tab outward to release the retention clip that secure the flash power modules in the battery/flash power module trays (on the top of the USB/video assembly near the front of the server).
  10. Place the RAID flash power module into the battery/flash power module tray (install the flash power modules in the trays starting from top to bottom).
    Note
    If the RAID cache card is installed in the connector on the system board, place the flash power module in the battery/flash power module tray slot closest to drive bay 0.
  11. Connect the other end of the flash power module cable to the flash power module.
  12. Reinstall the retention clip to secure the flash power module in place.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.