To Install the HBA

1. Attach an antistatic wrist strap and remove the HBA from its protective bag.

   See Observing ESD and Handling Precautions.

2. Refer to the service or installation manual for your particular system for instructions on how to locate an available PCI Express slot in the system.
3. Align the HBA to the PCI Express slot and press down gently and firmly to seat the HBA into the slot (see Figure 2).

   Figure 2  Installing the HBA

   

   Figure Legend

   1 Bracket screw

   2Press here

   3Mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8087) internal connector with shell

   4Press here

   5Mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8087) to SAS x1 internal fan-out cable

   632-bit slots (3.3 V only)

   7PCI Express x8 slot

   864-bit slot (3.3 V only)

   9Edge of host board

   
   
   

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   Note - The host adapter shape, size, and locations of components may vary from this illustration.

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4. When the HBA is fully inserted in the slot, secure the HBA to the chassis of the system by installing the bracket screw, if applicable, or by engaging the system retention mechanism.