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Hardware Requirements on page 9
NOTE-
Consult your computer's documentation for details on removing the panel and identifying PCIe
slots.
4. Remove the cover slot (if applicable).
5. Optional Half-height Bracket: If your product includes a half-height bracket (included with products that
has one IBM High IOPS Adapter), and you are installing the device in a low-profile system, replace the full-
height bracket before installing the device. Follow the installation instructions in
Bracket on page 16
6. Power Cable: If your device includes a power cable (included with some products), you may install it now.
Attention!
Additional power (through the cable) is required for newer products with multiple IBM High
IOPS Adapters.
For best results, plug in the power cable. See
if the power cable is required for your device.
7. Grasp the IBM High IOPS Adapter by the top edge and seat it gently but firmly in the available PCIe slot,
for example:
Attention!
This illustration is an example of one type of IBM High IOPS Adapter, your specific device will
install in the same manner.
IBM High IOPS Hardware Installation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3.2.6
for PCIe slot requirements.
and then return to this section.
Installing Power Cables on page 18
Installing the Half-Height
for instructions and to see
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