4. Open the PCIe retention lever and remove the expansion slot cover from theslot where you want to install the adapter.5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpaintedsurface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edgeor upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package.6. Align the adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector on theI/O book board.7. Insert the adapter into the connector, aligning the edge connector on theadapter with the connector on theI/O book board. Press the edge of theconnector on the adapter firmly into the connector. Make sure that the adaptersnaps into the connector on the I/O book board securely. Insert theSAS/SATA adapter into the connector until it is firmly seated.Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated into the connectorbefore you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might causedamage to the I/O book board or the adapter.8. Close the PCIe retention lever.9. Connect any cables to the adapter, if applicable.Note: Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to theadapter and drive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drivebackplane and port 1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane(depending on the type of drive backplanes you installed in the server).10. Reinstall the storage book.11. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.ResultsIf you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 119.Installing the N2215 SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapter for IBMSystem xUser this information for instructions on how to install the N2215 SAS/SATA HostBus Adapter.About this taskYou can purchase an optional N2215 SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapter for IBM Systemx. This solid-state drive controller provides no RAID support; however, it helps toprovide optimized performance for applications that do not need RAID support.For configuration information, see the documentation that comes with the adapter.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.Note:v You must install this adapter only in the PCIe slots in the storage book. See“Storage book” on page 24 for the location of the connectors.v For additional information and notes about installing the adapters “Installing anadapter” on page 84.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 97
