Instruction Manual

46 Installing and Configuring Hardware

Removing the PERC H700 and H800 Adapters

NOTE: In the event that the SAS cable is accidentally pulled out when the

system is operational, reconnect the cable and see the online help of

your Dell OpenManage storage management application for the required recovery

steps.

NOTE: Before beginning with the procedure, press <Ctrl><R> when the system is

booting to verify that no cache is preserved.

Perform a controlled reboot of the system and enter the

PERC BIOS

Configuration Utility

to ensure that there is no data present in cache. See

the "Cache Data Recovery" on page 37 for more details. Later, perform a

controller shutdown of the system as well as any attached storage

controllers.

Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and remove the system

cover.

CAUTION: Running a system without the system cover installed may cause

damage due to improper cooling.

NOTE: For more information on removing peripherals installed in the system’s

PCI-E slots, see the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

shipped with your system or at

support.dell.com/manuals.

For instructions on removing a PERC H800 adapter, go to step 3.

For instructions on removing a PERC H700 adapter, go to step 5.

Locate the PERC H800 adapter in the system and disconnect the

external cables from the adapter.

Remove any retention mechanism, such as a bracket screw, that may

be holding the PERC H800 in the system and gently lift the controller

from the system’s PCI-E slot. For more information, see Figure 4-5.

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