Installing A Raid Adapter Battery Remotely In The Server - IBM System x3690 X5 Installation And User Manual

Installing a RAID adapter battery remotely in the server

When you install multiple RAID adapters in the server that come with batteries,
the RAID batteries must be installed remotely to prevent the batteries from
overheating. The batteries must be installed in the RAID battery trays on top of the
memory tray or the DIMM air baffle (whichever one is installed in the server). To
install a RAID adapter battery remotely in the server, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page v and
"Installation guidelines" on page 44.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
external devices; then, remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top
cover" on page 46).
Note: If your adapter was not shipped with the battery and battery carrier
attached, go to step 5.
3. Remove the riser-card assembly from the server and set it aside (see
"Installing a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 69).
4. If the RAID adapter was shipped with a battery and battery carrier are
attached, disconnect the battery carrier cable from the battery and remove the
three screws that secure the battery carrier to the adapter. Set the battery and
battery carrier aside.
5. Install the interposer card in the interposer card connector on the RAID
adapter:
a. Remove the interposer card and the screw from the bag.
b. Rotate the plastic standoff on the interposer card so that it aligns with the
hole on the RAID adapter; then, align the connector on interposer card
with the interposer card connector on the RAID adapter.
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