Installing A Serveraid Adapter - Lenovo System x3250 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 20. Adapter installation
Step 7. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see "Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly" on page 55).
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the PCI
riser-card assembly and that the PCI riser-card assembly is securely seated in the riser-card
connector on the system board before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might
cause damage to the system board, the PCI riser-card assembly, or the adapter.
If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 54.
Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation through an optional ServeRAID adapter, you might have
to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install an adapter. See the ServeRAID documentation on the
IBM ServerRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions
for using ServeRAID Manager.

Installing a ServeRAID adapter

Use this information to install an IBM ServeRAID adapter.
For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on UEFI-based servers, make
sure that the adapter firmware and supporting device drivers are updated to the latest version.
Read the safety information in "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 33.
If you are installing an optional device in the server, turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect
the power cords and all external cables.
To install an IBM ServeRAID adapter, complete the following steps.
Step 1. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see "Removing the PCI riser-card assembly" on page 37).
Step 2. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and save for future use.
Attention: PCI 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.
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