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Installing a RAID adapter flash power module in the storage book

Use this information for instructions on how to install a RAID flash power module in the storage book.

Note
You can install up to two RAID flash power modules in the storage book.

When you install multiple RAID adapters that come with flash power modules, install them in the slots inside the storage book. To install a RAID adapter flash power module in the storage book, complete the following steps:

  1. Before you begin, read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external devices.
  3. Remove the storage book (see Removing the storage book).
  4. Disconnect the cables from the bottom drive backplane, if needed.
  5. Open the retention clip on the flash power module slot. Press the blue tab outward to open the retention clip (see the following illustration for the location of the flash power slots).

    Illustration that shows the flash power module slots in the storage book
  6. Rotate the retention clip all the way up.
  7. Place the flash power module in the flash power module slot with the cable at the bottom and facing the rear of the storage book.
  8. Connect one end of the cable extender, that comes with the power module, to the flash power module cable and the other end of the cable extender to the adapter.
  9. Rotate the retention clip down and press it until it clicks in place.
  10. Reconnect the cables to the drive backplane.

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