Replacing A Raid Flash Power Module - IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

4. From the top of the memory tray or DIMM air baffle (whichever one is
5. Disconnect the extension cable from the flash power module and lift the flash
If you are instructed to return the flash power module, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.

Replacing a RAID flash power module

When you install any RAID adapter in the server that comes with a flash power
module, the RAID flash power module must be installed remotely in the server to
prevent the flash power module from overheating. The flash power module must
be installed only in the flash power module tray on top of the memory tray or
DIMM air baffle (whichever one is installed in the server). To replace a flash power
module, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information in "Safety" on page vii and "Installation
2. Install the RAID adapter on the riser-card and install the riser-card assembly in
3. Install the flash power module in the flash power module tray:
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installed in the server), remove the flash power module from the tray.
Flash power
module
Flash power
module tray
power module from the flash power module tray.
Extension cable
(not required)
Flash
power
module
guidelines" on page 261.
the server (see "Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 337).
a. Align the new flash power module with the slot on the flash power module
tray.
b. Lower the flash power module onto the slot in the tray; then, press the flash
power module down until it snaps into place and is firmly seated in the
slot.