Introduction
Overview
This guide demonstrates how to replace the SAS expander board in an Open Compute V3 server. == Acronyms and Terms == * Mini-SAS - Mini Serial Attached SCSI * SCSI - Small Computer System Interface
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The server can be powered off remotely or on the hardware itself.
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Remote Power Down: Login to the server to power it off.
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shutdown -h now;exit -
Hardware Power Down: Press and hold the power switch for at least three seconds, as annotated.
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Disconnect the Mini-SAS cable.
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Pull on the pull-tab to release the cable.
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Loosen the two thumbscrews on, as shown.
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Pull on the two tabs to remove the SAS expander board from the storage tray, as shown.
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Align the outside edges of the SAS expander board with the nylon guides found underneath the storage tray chassis.
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Slide the board into the storage tray.
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An audible 'click' will be heard when the tray has seated with its socket correctly.
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Tighten the two thumbscrews.
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Connect the Mini-SAS cable.
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Press the power button.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
