Installing Or Removing The Lenovo Thinkserver Raid 500 Or 520I Upgrade Key - Lenovo ThinkServer RD350G User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• If you remove the RAID 110i key, the onboard SATA software RAID function will be unavailable.
• Use any documentation that comes with the RAID 110i key and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
To remove the RAID 110i key, do the following:
1. Remove all external media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to
the server.
2. Prepare your server. See "Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet" on page 57.
3. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 57.
4. Locate the RAID upgrade key connector on the system board. Then, remove the installed RAID 110i
key by lifting it straight up.
Note: Carefully handle the RAID 110i key by its edges.
Figure 35. Removing the RAID 110i key
5. If you are instructed to return the old RAID 110i key, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 142.
Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 or 520i upgrade
key
The following two RAID upgrade keys activate RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels for advanced SATA or SAS
hardware RAID:
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