Installing The Ibm High Iops Adapter - IBM High IOPS Adapter Hardware Installation Manual

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Hardware user's manual (20 pages)

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

NOTE

Please read the

Hardware Requirements

Attention

Upgrade Previous Devices First:

VSL 2.x or earlier that you wish to use with ioMemory 3.x, you must upgrade the firmware on the

previously installed devices before installing new devices in the system. See the ioMemory VSL Release Notes

for full Upgrade Notes.

Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required for warranty service

Installation Instructions

Attention

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded

before beginning any hardware installation procedure.

Locate the serial number label(s) on your device and record the number(s) for future reference.

NOTE

The serial number label(s) will have a number and a barcode.

NOTE

Once the ioMemory VSL is installed, the device's serial number(s) will be visible in the

ioMemory VSL utility.

Optional Half-height Bracket: If your product includes a half-height bracket (included with single IBM High

IOPS Adapter products), and you are installing the device in a low-profile system, replace the full-height

bracket before installing the device. Please refer to the

Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable.

Remove the computer's access panel. Locate an available PCIe slot compatible with the device. See

Requirements

for PCIe slot requirements.

NOTE

Consult your computer's documentation for details on removing the panel and identifying PCIe slots.

Remove the cover slot (if applicable).

Power Cable: If your device includes a power cable (included with Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo

Adapters), you should install it now. See

for instructions.

IBM High IOPS Adapter Hardware Installation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3.1.1