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ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 8GB Flash PCIe 12Gb/s Adapter Installation and User Guide
Version 1.0
Chapter 1: Hardware Installation
The following items are required for installation of your adapter:
A ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 8GB Flash PCI Express (PCIe) 12Gb/s adapter
A host system with an available PCIe expansion slot
The ThinkSystem Storage Adapter Software User Guide
Appropriate cables for backplane, SAS, or SATA connections
Cables for connections to the ThinkSystem RAID 930 SuperCap
1.1
Hardware Installation Instructions
To install your adapter, follow these steps:
1.
Unpack the adapter, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the adapter in a static-free environment. Remove the
adapter from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the adapter for damage. If you notice any damage, contact
Lenovo or your reseller support representative.
2.
Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the power supply.
3.
Remove the cover from the chassis.
4.
Check the mounting bracket on the adapter (system dependent). If required for your system, replace the
full-profile mounting bracket that ships on the adapter with the low-profile bracket supplied. Complete the
following steps to attach the low-profile bracket:
a.
Using a No.1 Phillips screwdriver that is ESD safe, remove the two Phillips screws that connect the full-profile
bracket to the board. Unscrew the two screws located at the top and bottom edges of the board. Avoid
touching any board components with the screwdriver or bracket.
b. Remove the full-profile bracket. Do not damage the adapter.
c.
Place the adapter on top of the low-profile bracket. Position the bracket so that the screw holes in the tabs
align with the openings in the board.
d. Using a No.1 Phillips torque screwdriver that is ESD safe, set to a maximum torque of 4.8 ± 0.5 inch-pounds.
Replace the two Phillips screws removed in step a.
5.
Insert the adapter into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot adequate for your adapter. Remove
the blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw,
if applicable. Align the adapter to a PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the adapter correctly in the slot.
The following figure shows how to insert the adapter into a PCIe slot.
ATTENTION
To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change
your system configuration.
CAUTION
Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any
networks, or you risk damaging the system or experiencing
electrical shock.
ATTENTION
Exceeding this torque specification can damage the board,
connectors, or screws, and can void the warranty on the board.
NOTE
The shape, size, and locations of the components on your adapter and
its bracket might vary from this illustration. The adapter requires an x8
PCIe slot.
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