Install HBA SAS Cables

Replacing the cable assembly 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. Carefully guide HBA SAS cables through the server.
2. If installing replacement cables, fold the new cables 90-degrees at the first bend coming out of the connector.

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   Note -  This angle positions the cables accurately without placing stress on the connectors and the HBA card. Be careful not to stress or bend the HBA card while routing the cables.

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3. Install the SAS cables into the disk backplane (panel 1).
   
4. Connect the SAS cables to the internal HBA card (panel 2).
5. Install all of the server fan modules.

   See Install a Fan Module.

6. Return the server to operation.

   See Returning a Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove HBA SAS Cables

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

• Component Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe Cards)

• Preparing for Service

• Returning a Server to Operation