Removing the ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for SystemxThis information provides instructions on how to remove the ServeRAID M5110SAS/SATA Controller for System x.About this taskTo remove the ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA controller, complete the followingsteps:Procedure1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on page viiand “Installation guidelines” on page 35.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables as necessary to replace the device.3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 226).4. Disconnect the signal cables from the adapter.5. Disconnect the cable from the RAID cache card, if one is installed (see“Removing a RAID cache card” on page 276).6. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly by the blue touch points and pull upuntil the riser-card assembly disengages from the connector on the systemboard.7. Remove the adapter from the riser card.8. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions,and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.Replacing the ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for SystemxThis information provides instructions on how to replace the ServeRAID M5110SAS/SATA Controller for System x.About this taskNote: For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see“Installing an adapter” on page 70.You can purchase the optional ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for Systemx. The ServeRAID M5110 adapter provides base RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 support.See “Supported adapters” on page 72 and Table 16 on page 71 for moreinformation. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation athttp://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.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 ofcode is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.To install the ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 35.252 System x3750 M4 Types 8722 and 8733: Installation and Service Guide
