Installing Or Removing The Thinkserver Management Module Premium - Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 Hardware Maintenance Manual

• To complete the removal procedure, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 177. As the
onboard SATA software RAID 5 is not available without the TR 100 key, you might need to reconfigure
RAID for your server. See "Configuring RAID" on page 73.

Installing or removing the ThinkServer Management Module Premium

This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer Management Module Premium
(hereinafter referred to as the iKVM key).
The iKVM key offers convenient, remote KVM access and control through the LAN or Internet. You can use
the iKVM key to gain location-independent remote access to respond to critical incidents and to undertake
necessary maintenance. Therefore, working as an integrated solution in your server, the iKVM key provides
an increased level of manageability over the basic server management available to the system board. You
can purchase an iKVM key from Lenovo.
Installing the iKVM key
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 85.
This topic provides instructions on how to install the iKVM key.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the iKVM key and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
To install the iKVM key, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 87.
3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation.
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the iKVM key to any unpainted surface on the outside
of the server. Then, take the iKVM key out of the package.
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