Installing The Optional Serveraid M5120 Sas/Sata Controller - IBM System x3750 M4 Installation And Service Manual

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Installing the optional ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller

Use the information for instructions on how to install the ServeRAID M5120

SAS/SATA Controller.

About this task

You can purchase an optional IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for

System x. This adapter can be installed only in the PCIe slots listed in "Supported

adapters" on page 72. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID

documentation at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.

Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code

updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of

code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

v For additional information and notes about installing adapters "Installing an

v Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the adapter and

v This adapter comes with a RAID cache card. The cache card comes with a

v This adapter is for external RAID and can be used when external storage

To install the IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following

1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see "Safety" on page vii

2. Turn off the server (see "Turning off the server" on page 22) and all attached

3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top cover" on page 38).

System x3750 M4 Types 8722 and 8733: Installation and Service Guide

ServeRAID M5120 adapter

adapter" on page 70.

drive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drive backplane and port

1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane (depending on the type of

drive backplane you install in the server).

battery or flash power module that must be installed remotely in the server (see

"Installing a RAID adapter battery or flash power module" on page 92 for more

information).

expansion units are attached to the server.

and "Installation guidelines" on page 35.

peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external

cables from the server.

card connector

card bracket