Oracle^® Server X5-8 Service Manual

Install the HBA Card

The host bus adapter (HBA) card is installed in an internal PCIe slot on the SMOD motherboard.

Before You Begin

• Remove the HBA Card

• For component information, see About System Components.

1. Position the HBA card with the component side facing upward and the edge connector pointed away from you.
2. With the SMOD positioned upside down and the back (connector) side facing you, align the HBA card with the opening on the right.
   
3. Connect the two backplane cables to the connectors on the HBA card [1].
4. Align the connector on the HBA card with the PCIe slot on the SMOD motherboard and then push the HBA card into the slot [2].
5. Lock the card and secure the lever (3).
   1. To lock the card, rotate the green locking lever upward.
   2. Rotate the lever inward so it tucks inside the SMOD frame and does not extend outward.
      
6. Ensure that the cables pass through the cable guides on the edge of the SMOD (4).
7. Connect the ESM extension cable to the connector on the HBA (5).
8. Install the storage drives. See Install a Storage Drive.
9. Clear any related component faults. For more information see Clear Hardware Fault Messages.

Next Steps

• Install the SMOD