Installing An Adapter - IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

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Installing an adapter

Note: You can install an optional ServeRAID-5i controller only in PCI-X slot 4. Slot
Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your server:
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4 is the only PCI-X slot that supports the ServeRAID-5i controller
requirements. Install the ServeRAID-5i controller using the 3-U bracket that
comes preinstalled on the controller. See the documentation that comes with
the ServeRAID-5i controller for additional information.
1. Review the "Installation guidelines" on page 37 and "Safety information" on
page 131
2. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 41).
3. Determine which slot you will use for the adapter. Check the instructions that
come with the adapter for any requirements, restrictions, or cabling
instructions. It might be easier to route cables before you install the adapter.
4. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position and
remove it from the server. Rotate the front adapter-retention bracket to the
open position. If you are installing a smaller adapter, remove only the rear
adapter-retention bracket.
5. Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the server, press on the
slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it in a safe place
for future use.
Note: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures
proper ventilation of server components.
6. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter or system board according to the
documentation that comes with the adapter.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the
adapter.
7. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any)
from the end of the adapter.