Removing The Raid Card - Lenovo ThinkServer TD340 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Removing the RAID card

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 83.
This topic provides instructions on how to remove the RAID card. This topic applies only to models that have
a RAID card installed.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• Ensure that you back up your data before removing the RAID card because you might need to reconfigure
RAID and reinstall the operating system after removing the RAID card.
• If you remove the RAID card, you will lose the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID functions.
• If your server has one microprocessor installed, it is recommended that the RAID card be installed into the
PCI-E slot 5 or PCI-E slot 2. If your server has two microprocessors installed, it is recommended that
the RAID card be installed into the PCI-E slot 4.
• Use any documentation that comes with the RAID card and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
To remove the RAID card, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 85.
3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation.
4. Remove the PCI card bracket assembly. See "Removing and reinstalling the PCI card bracket
assembly" on page 89.
5. Locate the RAID card. See "System board components" on page 48.
6. Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might impede your operation.
7. Disconnect all cables from the RAID card and any other related parts.
Note: If you want to install a new RAID card after removing the old one, record the cable connections
before disconnecting the cables.
8. Remove the RAID card. The procedure is similar to that of the Ethernet card. See "Removing the
Ethernet card" on page 103 .
Note: Carefully handle the RAID card by its edges.
9. Depending on your needs, do one of the following:
• Install a new RAID card to replace the old one and reconnect cables. See "Installing the RAID card"
on page 105.
• Install a PCI Express card slot bracket to cover the place and connect related cables to the system
board and the backplane. See "Connecting the cables" on page 43.
10. If you are instructed to return the old RAID card, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging
materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
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