Installation guide

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12 Sun StorageTek PCI Express SAS 8-Channel Internal HBA Installation Guide January 2009
Place the SAS HBA on a properly grounded antistatic work surface pad when it is
out of its protective antistatic bag.
Installing the SAS HBA
Caution Refer to the service manual for your server or workstation for exact
instructions on installing your HBA. Only generalized instructions for a typical
server are provided here:
To Unpack and Install the SAS HBA
1. Unpack the box containing the SAS HBA and inspect it for damage.
Note Leave the SAS HBA in the protective bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Turn off the system’s power and physically remove the power cord(s) from the
system.
3. Remove the cover from the system’s chassis.
4. Disconnect the system from any networks.
5. Locate an empty PCIe slot.
Note If you intend to boot from a disk in a volume managed by this HBA, make
sure that the card is in PCIe slot 0. For X4150 and X4250, it should be in slot 1.
Refer to the system’s hardware documentation for information about mounting
details, such as mounting holes, standoff locking or unlocking, and screws to
secure the card.
6. Align the SAS HBA to a PCIe slot and press down gently but firmly to seat the
SAS HBA in the slot.
FIGURE 3-1 illustrates how to insert the SAS HBA in a PCIe slot in a typical server.