5. Install the adapter:
6. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation."
Completing the installation
To complete the installation, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure all internal cables are properly routed through the server and that all
2. Install the top cover, bezel, and front cover (tower model only). See "Installing
3. Connect the cables and power cords. See "Connecting the cables" on page 25
4. Install the server in a rack (rack model only). See the Rack Installation
5. Put the server in position and lock the casters (tower model only).
Installing the top cover, bezel and front cover
Installing the top cover
To install the server top cover, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and
a. Open the blue adapter guide by lifting the front edge.
b. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and
open the tab. The power LED for the slot turns off if an adapter is installed
in the slot.
c. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
d. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it
with the connector on the PCI-X board.
e. If necessary, remove the adapter guide before installing a full-length adapter.
f. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.
g. Push down on the blue PCI-X retaining bar to stabilize the adapter.
h. Close the tab; then, push down on the orange adapter retention latch until it
clicks into place, securing the adapter.
cable retention devices are in place. If you have installed an optional SAS
backplane, be sure that the SAS signal cables have been routed through the
internal cable management arm.
the top cover, bezel and front cover" for more information.
for more information.
Instructions that come with the server for complete rack installation and removal
instructions.
seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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