IBM ServeRAID M5016 Quick Installation Manual

ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x
Quick Installation Guide
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the Important Notices and Warranty
Information document that comes with the ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA controller.
This Quick Installation Guide provides information about installing the ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA
controller.
Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or
opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Turn device ON.

To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.