IBM ServeRAID M5025 Quick Install Manual

ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA
Controller
Quick Install Guide
Thank you for purchasing the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA
controller. Please take a few minutes to read this Quick
Install Guide before you install the controller. For more
information about any topic covered in this guide, refer to the
other documents on your ServeRAID M Documentation CD.
Note: Record your controller serial number in a safe
location in case you need to contact IBM.
The ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA controller (Serial-
attached SCSI/SATA) is a PCI Express 2.0, low-profile RAID
controller based on the SAS2108ROC, which is a SAS/SATA
RAID On-a-Chip device. The controller controls eight
external 6-Gb/s SAS/SATA ports through two SFF-8088 x4
Mini SAS external connectors.
The ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly can be
mounted directly to the controller using a daughtercard or
remotely using a cable.
You can use the ServeRAID M5000 Series Advanced
Feature Key to enable support for RAID 6 configurations and
self-encrypting disks (SED).
For more information about this controller, the iBBU, and the
key, refer to the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller
User's Guide on the ServeRAID M Documentation CD.
Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by
this controller.
S E R V E R A I D M 5 0 2 5 C O N T R O L L E R
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Attention: Back up your data before you change your
system configuration or you could lose data.
Perform the following steps to install the controller.
Step 1 Unpack the Controller
Important: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take
precautions to avoid damage from static.
Unpack the controller in a static-free
environment. Remove the controller from the
antistatic bag and inspect it for damage.
If the controller appears to be damaged, or if the
ServeRAID M Documentation CD is missing,
contact your place of purchase.
For the utility programs and the device drivers for
the operating systems, go to the following
website: http://www.ibm.com/support/en/us/.
 ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller
User's Guide
 ServeRAID-MR Software User's Guide
 ServeRAID-MR Device Driver Installation
User's Guide
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Review all safety information provided with the
computer. Unplug the power cords from the
power supplies, disconnect the computer from
the network, and remove the computer cover.
See the documentation provided with the
computer for instructions.
Attention: Before you install the controller, make sure that
the computer is disconnected from the power and
from any networks.
Step 3 Review the Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the connectors.