To Install the HBA

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

   See Observing ESD and Handling Precautions.

2. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine how to locate an empty PCI Express slot in which you can insert the HBA.
3. Align the HBA to the PCI Express slot and press down gently and firmly to seat the HBA into the slot, as shown in Installing the HBA into a PCIe Slot.

   Figure 2-1  Installing the HBA into a PCIe Slot

   

   Figure Legend

   1 Bracket screw

   2Press here

   3Mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8088) external connector with shell

   4Press here

   532-bit slots (3.3 V only)

   6PCI Express x8 slot

   764-bit slot (3.3 V only)

   8Edge of the host board

   9SFF-8088 mini-SAS external cables and connector

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   Note - The host adapter shape, size, and locations of components might 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.