HP PROLIANT ML310 G2 User Manual

SAS Controller Option

Installation Instructions

for HP ProLiant ML310 Generation 2

and HP ProLiant ML310 Generation 3

Servers (hot-plug capable only)

Overview

This document describes how to install and cable a SAS
controller in hot-plug SATA/SAS models of the SAS HP
ProLiant ML310 Generation 2 and HP ProLiant ML310
Generation 3 Servers for SAS hard drive support.

Hot-plug SATA and hot-plug SAS hard drives can be used
interchangeably when a SAS controller is installed. A SATA
controller is embedded for use with SATA drives only. Before
installing a SAS hard drive in an ML310 Generation 2 server,
you must install an optional SAS controller.

SAS controller

To install the component:

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove the bezel.

3. Remove the access panel.

4. Remove the expansion slot cover.

5. Install the SAS controller, and press it down to seat.

Read instructions completely before beginning
installation procedures

6. Disconnect the SATA/SAS cable from the system board

and connect it to the SAS controller.

7. Be sure the SATA/SAS cable is properly connected to the

SAS controller and drive backplane.

SAS cabling

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HP ProLiant ML310 Generation 2 Server and HP ProLiant ML310
Generation 3 Server SAS Controller Option Installation Instructions

September 2005 (First Edition)
Part Number 380142-001

Item Cable description

1 Power cable
2

SAS cable (included with HP ProLiant ML310
Generation 2 hot-plug SATA/SAS models)

The installation is complete.