Users Guide

Figure 10. Removing and installing the PERC 9 card

battery cable connector 2 PERC 9 card

3 SAS cables (2) 4 SAS cable connectors (2)

5 card connector on the system board 6 PERC card connector

Installing the PERC 9 adapter

CAUTION

: Many repairs may only be done by a certied service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple

repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.

Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions

that are shipped with your product.

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the

system.

1 Turn o the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2 Open the system.

3 Align the card-edge connector with the connector on the system board.

To prevent damage to the card, you must hold the card by its edges only.

4 Press the card-edge down until the card is fully seated.

5 Align the PERC card connector with the card connector on the system board and push the PERC card towards the connector to seat

it rmly.

6 Connect the SAS data cable connectors to the card.

NOTE

: Ensure that you connect the cable according to the connector labels on the cable. The cable does not function

properly if reversed.

7 Route the SAS data cable through the clip on the card and through the channel on the inner side of the chassis.

Deploying the PERC card