Removing the IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized Host BusAdapterThis information provides instructions for removing the IBM 6Gb PerformanceOptimized Host Bus Adapter.About this taskTo remove the 6Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus Adapter, complete thefollowing steps: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. Remove the adapter from the system board.a. Open the PCIe retention latch.b. Disconnect the cables from the existing adapter.c. Carefully grasp the adapter by the edges and pull it out of the connector onthe system board.d. Go to step 6.5. Remove the adapter from the PCIe riser-card assembly.a. Disconnect the cables from the existing adapter.b. Carefully grasp the riser card by the blue touch points and pull it up untilthe riser-card assembly disengages from the connector on the system boardand set it aside.c. Open the PCIe retention latch.d. Carefully grasp the adapter and pull it out of the riser-card assembly.6. 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 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized Host BusAdapterThis information provides instructions on how to replace the IBM 6GbPerformance Optimized Host Bus Adapter.About this taskNote: For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see“Installing an adapter” on page 70.You can purchase the optional IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus Adapter.This solid state driver controller provides no RAID support; however, it helps toprovide optimized performance for applications that do not need RAID 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/.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 257
