Replacing A Raid Cache Card - IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

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9. Press the retention tab away from the cache card and lift the cache card off the

adapter and set it aside.

10. If you are instructed to return the cache card, follow all packaging

instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied

Replacing a RAID cache card

Note: For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see

"Replacing an adapter" on page 275.

To replace an RAID cache card, complete the following steps:

1. Read "Safety" on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 261.

2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new RAID cache card to

any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the card by the

top edge or upper corners of the card and remove it from the package.

3. Align the cache card with the RAID cache card slot on the RAID adapter and

lower it onto the connector.

Chapter 5. Removing and replacing components

card connector