Installing A Scsi Or Serveraid Adapter (Some Models) - IBM x Series 200 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Installing a SCSI or ServeRAID adapter (some models)

Adapter
retaining
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Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 200
8.
Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
9.
Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
10. To install the adapter, carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners,
and align it with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the
PCI expansion slot.
Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it is completely
and correctly seated in the PCI expansion slot before you turn on the server.
Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.
11. Connect required cables to the adapter.
Attention: Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the fans.
12. If you have another adapter or other options to install, do so now.
13. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support bracket
to the closed (locked) position.
14. Reinstall the rear adapter retaining bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the closed
(locked) position.
15. Reinstall the side cover, see "Installing the cover" on page 59 for details.
16. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral
devices and the server.
Complete the following steps to install a SCSI or ServeRAID adapter:
1.
If you have not already installed the SCSI adapter, complete steps 1 through 10 of
"Installing an adapter" on page 45. Then, return here to complete the installation.
SCSI
signal
cable
SCSI signal
cable connector
SCSI activity
indicator cable
SCSI
connector
Adapter
Adapter
SCSI
SCSI
support
activity
LED
bracket
indicator
(J3)
cable

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