Replacing the ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for SystemxThis information provides instructions on how to replace the ServeRAID M5120SAS/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 M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for Systemx. The ServeRAID M5120 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 a ServeRAID M5120 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 35.2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID M5120SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then,grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and removeit from the package.3. Install the adapter on system board.a. Reinstall the RAID cache card onto the adapter, if one was removed earlier(see “Replacing a RAID cache card” on page 277.b. Align the ServeRAID M5120 adapter so that the keys align correctly withthe connector on the system board.c. Insert the adapter into the connector on the system board until it is firmlyseated.Attention: Make sure that the adapter is seated correctly. Incompleteinsertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.d. Reconnect the cables to the adapter and to the cache card.e. Go to step 5 on page 256.4. Install the adapter on the PCIe riser-card assembly.a. Reinstall the RAID cache card on the adapter, if one was removed earlier(see “Replacing a RAID cache card” on page 277).b. Align the ServeRAID M5120 adapter so that the keys align correctly withthe connector on the riser-card assembly.c. Insert the adapter into the connector on the riser-card until it is firmlyseated.Attention: Make sure that the adapter is seated correctly. Incompleteinsertion might cause damage to the system board, the adapter, and thePCIe riser card assembly.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 255
