Installing the storage controller cardPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should beperformed only by Dell certified service technicians.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.3. Remove the storage controller card.NOTE: You must remove the storage controller card to replace a faulty storage controller cardor service other components inside the system.Steps1. Align the slots on the storage controller card edge with the tabs on the support bracket.CAUTION: To prevent damage to the storage controller card, hold the card only by its edges.2. Lower the storage controller card on to the connector on the system board.3. Tighten the two retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector to secure thecard on to the system board.Next steps1. Install the following:a. hard drives/SSDsb. hard drive/SSD backplanec. hard drive/SSD cage2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.Related LinksRemoving the storage controller cardInstalling the hard drive/SSD cageInstalling a 2.5 inch (x8) SATA hard drive/SSD backplaneInstalling a 2.5 inch (x8) SAS hard drive/SSD backplaneInstalling a 2.5 inch (x6) SATA hard drive/SSD plus 2.5 inch (x2) PCIe SSD backplaneInstalling a 1.8 inch (x16) SAS SSD backplaneInstalling the sled103
