Removing the IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized Host BusAdapterTo remove the 6Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus Adapter, complete thefollowing steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page“Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 33.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) 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 206).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 BusAdapterNote: For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see“Installing an adapter” on page 66.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 68 and Table 15 on page 67 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 adapter, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 33.2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new 6Gb host bus adapterto any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapterby the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from thepackage.3. Install the adapter on system board.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 233
