Lenovo System x3850 X6 Installation And Service Manual page 252

Replacing an adapter
Use this information for instructions on how to replacing an adapter.
Notes:
• These instructions apply to any supported adapter (for example, network adapters).
• See "Installing an adapter" on page 83 for additional notes and information that you must consider when
you install an adapter in the server.
To replace an adapter, complete the following steps:
Note: If your adapter was previously configured, backup or record its configuration information, if possible,
before replacing the adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for information and instructions.
Step 1. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the internal adapter cables
before you install the adapter.
Step 2. Make sure that the adapter retention lever is in the open position.
Step 3. Remove the adapter slot filler, if you have not already removed it.
Step 4. Connect any internal cables to the adapter.
Step 5. Insert the adapter into the connector, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the
connector on the board.
Step 6. Press the edge of the connector on the adapter firmly into the connector on the board. Make sure
that the adapter snaps into connector securely.
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the
connector on the board before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause
damage to the board or the adapter.
Step 7. Close the adapter retention lever to secure the adapter in place.
Step 8. Connect any cables to the adapter, if necessary.
Step 9. Reinstall the I/O book in the server.
Step 10. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
Step 11. Reconnect the power cord and any cables (including external cable to the adapter) that you
removed.
Step 12. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Step 13. If you are replacing a ServeRAID adapter, import your RAID configuration to the replacement
adapter as a foreign configuration. See the
support.lenovo.com/solutions/migr-5086126
Removing 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swap drives
This information provides instructions for removing the 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swap drives.
To remove a hot-swap drive, complete the following steps.
Attention: To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2
minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.
Step 1. Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 44 .
Step 2. Removing a 2.5-inch hot-swap drive:
a. Slide the release latch (black with orange) to the left to unlock the drive handle of the drive that
you want to replace.
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ServeRAID-M Software User Guide at https://
for instructions.