Scsi Or Serveraid Adapter Installation - IBM xSeries 200 Hardware Maintenance Manual

10. To install the adapter, carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper
11. Connect required cables to the adapter.
12. If you have another adapter or other options to install, do so now.
13. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support
14. Reinstall the rear adapter retaining bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
15. Reinstall the side cover, see "Installing the cover" on page 62 for details.
16. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral

SCSI or ServeRAID adapter installation

Complete the following steps to install a SCSI or ServeRAID adapter:
1. If you have not already installed the SCSI adapter, complete steps 1 through 10
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5. Rotate the rear adapter retaining bracket to the open (unlocked) position, and
then remove it from the server.
6. Remove the PCI expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the server, press in on
the slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the slot. Store it in a safe place for
future use.
Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the server and
ensures proper cooling of server components.
7. Touch the static-protective package containing the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the
static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.
8. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
9. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
corners, and align it with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter
firmly into the PCI expansion slot.
Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it is
completely and correctly seated in the PCI expansion slot before you turn on
the server. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or
the adapter.
Attention: Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the
fans.
bracket to the closed (locked) position.
closed (locked) position.
devices and the server.
of "Adapter installation" on page 47. Then, return here to complete the
installation.