Installing the external SAS port in the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD

Use this procedure to install an external SAS port as a part of upgrading your disk drive backplane, or to enable internal disk sharing.

1. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
2. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Stopping the system or logical partition.
3. Disconnect all PCI adapters and remove them. For instructions to remove the PCI adapter cassette from the system or expansion unit, see Removing a PCI adapter from a cassette.
4. If the SAS connection port contains a filler, remove the filler.
5. Connect the external port to the back of the system (B) until it snaps in place.
6. Push the SAS shroud (A) into the SAS connection on the system backplane until it snaps in place.
   Figure 1. Installing the external SAS port

   
7. Replace all PCI adapters in the adapter cassettes. To install the PCI adapter cassette in the system or expansion unit, see Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette.
8. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see Starting the system or logical partition.
9. Verify the installed part:
   • If you replaced the part because of a failure, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
   • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.