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8. If internal cables are required for the expansion board, connect the cables.
9. Install the riser cage.
10. Install the access panel.
11. Slide the server into the rack.
12. Connect each power cord to the server.
13. Connect each power cord to the power source.
14. Power up the server.
The installation is complete.
Installing a 12G SAS Expander Card
For 24SFF configurations, install 8SFF front drive cages in boxes 1 and 2.
For configurations including a 2SFF rear drive cage, install the drive cage over the power supplies.
HPE recommends installing the SAS expander card into slot 3 of the primary PCIe riser expansion card.
To ensure that cables are connected correctly, observe the labels on the cable and port.
Be sure that you have the latest firmware for the controllers and the expander card. To download the latest
firmware, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
94 Installing a 12G SAS Expander Card