Replacing The Serveraid M1115 Sas/Sata Controller For System X - IBM System x3750 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Replacing the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller for System
x
This information provides instructions on how to replace the ServeRAID M1115
SAS/SATA Controller for System x.
About this task
Note: For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see
"Installing an adapter" on page 70.
The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA adapter provides base RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
support. See "Supported adapters" on page 72 and Table 16 on page 71 for more
information. 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.
To install the adapter, complete the following steps:
Procedure
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1. Read the safety information that begins on page "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 35.
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID M1115
SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server;
then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and
remove it from the package.
3. Align the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align
correctly with the connector on the riser-card assembly.
4. Insert the SAS/SATA adapter into the connector on the riser-card until it is
firmly seated.
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the
adapter.
5. Reinstall the cable to the RAID cache card, if it was removed (see "Replacing
a RAID cache card" on page 277).
6. Reinstall the riser-card assembly onto the connector on the system board.
7. Reconnect the signal cables to the adapter.