Intel RES3FV288 Hardware User Guide - Page 19

Installing the RAID Expander This section describes how to install the RAID Expander into your computer cabinet or server. The RAID Expander comes in two configurations: • Expanders with internal connectivity • Expanders with external connectivity Follow the steps below to install your RAID Expander card and connect your internal or external storage devices. Caution: Be sure to handle the expander by its bracket or edges only. 1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord(s). 2. Remove the server cover. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 3. If necessary, change the bracket on the expander card to fit the height of the server system. 4. Select an available PCIe expansion slot that's compatible with your expander card and remove the slot cover, as shown in the figure below. (To check PCIe bus compatibility of your expander, see About Your RAID Expander on page 3.) Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the expander card. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES3FV288 Hardware User's Guide 13