14. Connect the two SAS signal cables to the ServeRAID adapter (such as aServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller or a 6Gb SSD HBA). Connect the cable fromthe bottom backplane to port 0 and the cable from the new top backplane toport 1.15. To install a ServeRAID adapter in one of the PCI connectors, see “Installing aServeRAID adapter for use with eXFlash drives” on page 49 for installationand cabling information.16. Install the top cover.17. To install the solid state drives, see “Installing a 1.8-inch solid state drive.”18. Connect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page 79).19. Turn on all attached devices and the server.20. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructionsfor IBM Business Partners” on page 29.Installing a 1.8-inch solid state driveTo confirm that the server supports the solid state drive that you are installing, seehttp://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.To install a 1.8-inch solid state drive, complete the following steps:1. Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 38.2. Remove the drive cage filler panel.3. Slide the drive release latch to the right and rotate the handle to the openposition.4. Push the solid state drive in all the way until it clicks in the backplane.Filler panelDrive tray handle5. Rotate the handle until the latch clicks closed.6. Reinstall the drive cage filler panel.7. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctlyand recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDsare lit.8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions forIBM Business Partners” on page 29.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 61
