IBM N2125 Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x
Thank you for purchasing the
N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM®
System x®. Please take a few
minutes to read this quick
installation guide before you
install the HBA.
For more information about any
topic covered in this guide, refer
to the N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for
IBM System x Hardware User's
Guide.
To install the HBA, follow these steps:
1. Unpack the HBA, and inspect it for damage.
environment. Touch the static-protective package that contains the HBA to any
unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the HBA by the top
edge or upper corners, remove it from the package, and inspect it for damage.
Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller if the HBA
appears to be damaged.
ATTENTION: Make a backup of your data before changing your system
configuration to avoid the risk of data loss.
2. Prepare the server. Turn off the server, and remove the power cord from the rear of the
power supply.
3. Remove the cover from the chassis.
4. Replace the HBA mounting bracket (system dependent). If required for your system,
replace the full-height mounting bracket that ships on the HBA with the low-profile bracket
supplied. Save and reuse the two screws that attach the long bracket to attach the short
bracket.
Unpack the HBA in a static-free
®