IBM N2215 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
N2215 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x
Thank you for purchasing the
N2215 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM®
System x®. Please take a few
minutes to read this quick
installation guide before you
install the HBA.
For more information about any
topic covered in this guide, refer
to the N2215 SAS/SATA HBA for
IBM System x User's Guide.
To install the HBA, follow these steps:
1. Unpack the HBA, and inspect it for damage.
environment. Touch the static-protective package that contains the HBA to any
unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the HBA by the top
edge or upper corners, remove it from the package, and inspect it for damage.
Contact your IBM sales representative or IBM reseller if the HBA appears to be
damaged.
ATTENTION: Make a backup of your data before changing your system
configuration to avoid the risk of data loss.
2. Prepare the server. Turn off the server, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the
power supply.
3. Remove the cover from the chassis.
4. Replace the mounting bracket (system dependent). If required for your system, replace
the full-height mounting bracket that ships on the HBA with the low-profile bracket
supplied. Save and reuse the two screws that attach the long bracket to attach the short
bracket.
Unpack the HBA in a static-free
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