- Slide Controller 1 into the service position.
- Connect the end of the cable labeled “CU 1 PCIE3-2” to port 2 in the PCIe3 slot on Controller 1, and route the cable through the CMA.Note: When inserted into the SAS HBA port, the blue tab of the mini-SAS HD connector faces the bottom of the port. The following image shows an example of how a mini-SAS HD connector inserts into a SAS HBA port.
Figure 1: Mini-SAS HD connector and a SAS HBA port on the Controller
- Connect the end of the cable labeled “CU 1 PCIE3-3” to port 3 in the PCIe3 slot on Controller 1, and route the cable through the CMA.
- Slide Controller 1 into the rack position.
- Slide Controller 2 into the service position.
- Connect the end of the cable labeled “CU 2 PCIE3-2” to port 2 in the PCIe3 slot on Controller 2, and route the cable through the CMA.
- Connect the end of the cable labeled “CU 2 PCIE3-3” to port 3 in the PCIe3 slot on Controller 2, and route the cable through the CMA.
If your system is configured with more than two SAS HBA cards, continue to connect the remaining mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables. Follow the information on the cable labels to connect and to route the remaining mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables.