To Install the HBA

1. Attach an antistatic 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 PCIe slot in which you can insert the HBA.
3. Align the HBA to the PCIe slot and press down carefully and firmly to seat the HBA into the slot, as shown in the following figure.

   Note:

   Some PCIe slots support PCIe graphics cards only; if the HBA is installed in one of those PCIe slots, the HBA will not function.

   
   
   

   Callout	Description
   1	SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD external cables
   2	SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD connector
   3	Press down here.
   4	32-bit slot (3.3 V only)
   5	PCIe x8 slot
   6	Retention clip

   Note:

   The host bus adapter shape, size, and locations of components might vary from this illustration.
4. When the HBA is fully inserted in the slot, secure the HBA to the system chassis by engaging the retention clip.

Installing the HBA