Installing A Raid Adapter Battery Or Flash Power Module - IBM System x3750 M4 Type 8722 Installation And Service Manual

16. Reinstall the retention clip to secure the battery or flash power module in
17. Close the SAS cable guide cover.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 116.

Installing a RAID adapter battery or flash power module

When you install multiple RAID adapters that come with batteries or flash power
modules, the batteries or flash power modules must be installed remotely to
prevent them from overheating. The batteries and flash power modules must be
installed in the battery/flash power module trays that are located on top of the
USB/video assembly (in the front of the server). To install a RAID adapter battery
or flash power module remotely in the server, complete the following steps:
place.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 33.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
external devices; then, remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top
cover" on page 36).
3. Remove the fan cage assembly (see "Removing the fan cage assembly" on
page 245).
4. Remove the microprocessor and memory expansion tray (see "Removing the
microprocessor and memory expansion tray assembly" on page 278) or DIMM
air baffle (see "Removing the DIMM air baffle" on page 210), whichever one is
installed.
5. Connect one end of the battery cable or flash power module cable to the cache
card.
6. Open the SAS cable guide cover.
SAS cable
guide
7. Route the battery cable or flash power module cable along the side of the
chassis and through the SAS cable guide.
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