IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251 Installation And User Manual

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Note: When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existingRAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 53.Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATAcontrollerThe optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be installedonly in its dedicated connector on the riser-card assembly. The ServeRAID-MR10isVAULT SAS/SATA adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The IBMServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter with an encryption 1078 DE chip setenables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support capability on hot-swaphard disk drives. For configuration information, see the documentation on theServeRAID CD that comes with the adapter.Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly onUEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level and supportingdevice drivers are updated to at least 11.xx-XXX.Attention:v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter that has abattery attached in slot 2 on the riser-card assembly.v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code issupported for the cluster solution before you update the code.To install the ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller and route the cables,complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 26.2. 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 VAULT SAS/SATA adapter connector, open and close theclips gently.3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).4. Disconnect the signal cables and power cables from the existing SAS/SATAadapter (if one is installed).5. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly at the front and rear edges and lift toremove it from the PCI connectors on the system board.6. Carefully grasp the SAS/SATA adapter and pull it out of the connector on theriser-card assembly.7. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and savefor future use.Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.This maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensuresproper ventilation of server components.8. Place the SAS/SATA adapter into a static-protective package and put it in asafe place.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 49