Users Guide

Table Of Contents
Before working inside your system
Steps
1. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
3. If applicable, remove the system from the rack.
For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4. Remove the system cover.
After working inside your system
Steps
1. Replace the system cover.
2. If applicable, install the system into the rack.
For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide relevant to your rail solutions at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
3. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet, and then power on the system.
Remove the PERC H755 adapter
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of
the system.
Steps
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
NOTE:
Perform a graceful shutdown of the system to ensure data in the cache is moved to the disk before the
controller is removed.
2. Open the system.
3. Locate the PERC card in the expansion riser on the system board.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the card, you must hold the card by its edges only.
4. Unfasten and lift the riser from the system board. Remove the PERC card.
5. Disconnect any cables connected to the card:
a. Press down and hold the metal tab on the cable connector.
b. Pull the cable out of the connector.
6. Replace the storage controller card and reconnect the data cables before placing them in the riser. For more information on
installing the card, see Install the PERC H755 adapter.
7. Reinstall the riser on the system board and fasten the riser.
8. Close the system.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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Install and remove a PERC 11 card