Installing The Ibm Serveraid-Mr10I Sas/Sata Controller - Lenovo ThinkServer TS100 User Manual

10. Install an expansion-slot screw at the rear of the adapter.
11. If you are installing a full-length adapter, press on the release lever on the
12. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
13. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 51.

Installing the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller

Some server models come with the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller.
The ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller enables integrated RAID level-5
capability on hot-swap SAS models that support 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS hard
disk drives. To install the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, complete the
following steps:
8. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide 1
(if any) from the end of the adapter.
9. Carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it
with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the
expansion slot. Move the adapter directly from the static-protective package to
the expansion slot.
Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you turn on the server. Incomplete installation of an adapter might
damage the system board or the adapter.
right side of the front adapter-retention bracket to release the retaining tab on
the left side of the bracket.
the flow of air from the fans.
closed position.
Note: If any adapters in the server are large or have heavy cables attached to
them, you can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all of the
adapters with expansion-slot screws.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation
guidelines" on page 19.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page
23).
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