SPARC S7-2 Server Service Manual

Remove the HBA SAS Cable Assembly

This is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. The server must be completely powered down before performing this procedure.

1. Prepare for servicing.

   See Preparing for Service.

2. Remove the air baffle by lifting it straight out of the system.
3. Remove the server fan modules.

   See Remove a Fan Module.

4. Remove the server mid-wall.
   1. Loosen the four green captive screws that secure the mid-wall to the server chassis, using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver.
   2. Lift up the mid-wall slightly to disengage it, then lift it out of the server and set it aside.
5. Disconnect each SAS cables from the drive backplane by pressing the latch on the cable connectors, then pull the connectors. (1).
   
6. Remove the PCIe riser from PCIe slots 3 and 4.

   See Remove the PCIe Riser From PCIe Slots 3 and 4.

7. On the under side of the HBA card, press the SAS cable connector latches and then pull out the connectors (2).
8. Carefully remove the SAS cables from the server.

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• Install the HBA SAS Cable Assembly