Removing a RAID cache cardUser this information for instructions on how to remove a RAID cache card.About this taskNote: For additional information and notes about the adapters, see “Installing anadapter” on page 84.To remove a RAID cache card, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and“Installation guidelines” on page 45.2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 41) and all attachedperipheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all externalcables as necessary to replace the device.3. Follow the removal instructions for the I/O book where the failed cache card isinstalled.4. Disconnect any cables from the adapter and the cache card.5. Lift up the adapter retention lever that secures the adapter.6. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull theadapter from the connector.7. Grasp the cache card and pull it out of the connector on the adapter.8. If you are instructed to return the cache card, follow all packaging instructions,and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.Replacing a RAID cache cardUser this information for instructions on how to replace a RAID cache card.About this taskNote:v For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see “Installing anadapter” on page 84.v For information about the support RAID adapters and cache cards, see“Supported RAID adapters” on page 87 and “Supported RAID cache cards” onpage 88.To replace an RAID cache card, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Align the new cache card with the slot on the adapter and lower it into theconnector.2. Press on the cache card firmly until it is securely seated into the connector onthe adapter.3. Reinstall the adapter in the I/O book (see “Installing an adapter” on page 84).4. Close the adapter retention lever to secure the adapter in place.5. Reconnect the cables to the adapter and connect the flash power module cableto the cache card.6. Reinstall the I/O book in the server.7. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 261
