Installing An Adapter - IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225 Installation Manual

v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter can be installed only in PCI slot 1.
v The optional ServeRAID-5i controller can be installed only in PCI-X slot 4 and
v To provide failover protection, an optional Ethernet adapter can be installed only
v The server scans the AGP slot, mini-PCI slot 6, PCI expansion slot 1, and PCI-X
v For a list of supported options for your server, go to

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:
Note: Do not install any adapters other than the standard video adapter in
mini-PCI slot 6. Other adapter types are not supported.
– The 64-bit PCI-X slots 2 and 3 and the integrated Ethernet controller are on
the 100 MHz PCI-X bus, channel A.
– The 64-bit PCI-X slots 4 and 5 and the integrated SCSI controller with RAID
capabilities are on the 100 MHz PCI bus, channel B. If an optional
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ServeRAID -5i controller is installed, it overrides the standard functionality of
the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and forces PCI-X slots 4
and 5 to 66 MHz.
Use the ribbon cable that comes with this adapter to connect it to the Remote
Supervisor Adapter connector (JMGT1) on the system board.
must use the 3-U bracket that comes preinstalled on the controller.
in PCI-X slots 2 through 5.
expansion slots 2 through 5 to assign system resources. Then, the server starts
the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not changed the default
startup sequence: AGP slot, mini-PCI slot 6, PCI expansion slot 1, system-board
integrated drive electronics (IDE) or SCSI devices (including optional
ServeRAID-5i controller), and then PCI-X expansion slots 2 through 5.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.
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 9 and "Handling static-sensitive
devices" on page 10.
2. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 11).
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.
Chapter 2. Installing options
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