Removing the mezzanine cardRemoving the Network Daughter CardRemoving the IDSDM cardRemoving the rSPI cardRemoving the system boardInstalling the system boardInstalling the IDSDM cardInstalling the rSPI cardInstalling the Network Daughter CardInstalling the mezzanine cardInstalling the hard-drive/SSD cageInstalling the hard-drive/SSD backplaneInstalling the cooling shroudInstalling a hard drive/SSDRemoving the bladeInstalling a bladeStorage controller card/PCIe extender cardYour system includes a dedicated expansion-card slot on the blade system board for a storage controllercard or a PCIe extender card that provides the integrated storage subsystem for your system’s harddrives. The storage controller card supports SAS and SATA hard drives. The PCIe extender card supportsPCIe SSDs.NOTE: The storage controller card/PCIe extender card is located underneath the hard-drive bays.Removing the PCIe extender/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: PCIe extender/storage controller card is supported on systems with the SAS backplanes.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.4. Remove the following:a. hard drives/SSDsb. hard-drive/SSD backplanec. hard-drive/SSD cageSteps1. Loosen the two retention screws on the hard-drive/SSD backplane cable connector and lift it awayfrom the PCIe extender/storage controller card.93
