IBM 7328C1U Installation And User Manual

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Note: Before you continue, check all internal power cables to make sure thatthey are connected to the system board and other optional devices.14. Replace the side cover (see “Reinstalling the side cover” on page 64). Go to“Completing the installation” on page 62.15. Lock the side cover.16. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attacheddevices and turn on the server.Installing the IBM ServeRaid-MR-10is VAULT SAS/SATA controllerThe optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be installedin either PCI slot 1 or 2 on the system board. The ServeRAID-MR10is adapter issupported on hot-swap server models only. The IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULTSAS/SATA adapter enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 supportcapability on hot-swap hard disk drives. For configuration information, see thedocumentation on the ServeRAID CD that comes with the adapter.Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID-MR10i, ServeRAID-MR10is, or10M adapters function properly on UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapterfirmware level is updated to at least 11.xx-XXX, and the supporting drivers.Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated codeupdates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of codeis supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.To install the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”on page 29.2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cordsand all external cables.Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging theServeRAID-MR10is adapter connector, open and close the clips gently.3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page32).4. Remove the hard disk drive fan assembly:a. Rotate the hard disk drive fan assembly cable out of the system board.b. Remove all hard disk drives.c. Press and hold the drive cage release tab on the side of the drive cage;then, rotate the drive cage out of the chassis until the retaining tab on topof the cage locks into place.d. Pull out on the hard disk drive fan assembly release tabs (at the blue dots);then, rotate the hard disk drive fan assembly away from the drive cageslightly.5. Disconnect the signal and power cables and the existing SAS/SATA controller(if one is installed); then, remove the controller from the server.6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ServeRAID-MR10isSAS/SATA controller to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then,remove the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller from the package.7. Align the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller so that the keys aligncorrectly with the connector on the system board.Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board orthe ServeRAID-MR10is controller.56 System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide