Install the SAS Drive Signal Cable

Installing a cable is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the cable.

1. Consider your first step.

   • If you are replacing a cable, remove the faulty or obsolete cable first, then return to this procedure, Step 2.

     See Remove the SAS Drive Signal Cable.

   • If you are installing a cable as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 2.

2. Connect the SAS drive signal cable to the motherboard connector.
3. Route the SAS drive signal cable cable to the drive backplane.
4. Review this information, and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   • Install the Fan Tray

   • Install a Fan Module

     Install all fan modules.

5. Connect the SAS drive signal cable to the drive backplane connector.

   See System Cable Configuration.

6. Consider your next step.

   • If you installed the cable as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 7.

   • If you installed the cable as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure.

     See Component Service Task Reference for assistance.

7. Finish the installation procedure.

   See Returning the Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove the SAS Drive Signal Cable

• Component Locations (Storage, Power, and Fan Modules)

• Preparing for Service

• Returning the Server to Operation