Cabling An Optional Scsi Adapter - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

12. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
13. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, continue with step
14. Replace the support bracket (see "Replacing the support bracket" on page 29).
15. Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the side cover" on page 27).
16. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
To remove an adapter, reverse the preceding steps.

Cabling an optional SCSI adapter

You can install an optional SCSI adapter in the computer to control the internal hard
disk drives and provide additional RAID capabilities. With a SCSI adapter installed,
you can configure the internal hard disk drives into disk arrays. You can also cable
a SCSI adapter to external hard disk drives. See the SCSI adapter option
documentation for complete instructions for installing a SCSI adapter in the
computer and for additional information about SCSI adapters.
The following notes describe information that you must consider when cabling an
optional SCSI adapter.
v The SCSI cables that are used by the integrated SCSI controller cannot be used
v If you install a ServeRAID 6i+ adapter, it must be installed in slot 3; no cabling is
Complete the following steps to cable an optional SCSI adapter:
1. Install the SCSI adapter.
2. Connect the SCSI-signal cable to the adapter and to one or more of the
adapters with screws. You cannot use both the screws and the retention
brackets to secure adapters. You must use one method or the other.
closed (locked) position.
Note: The rear retention bracket rests against the computer side cover. You
might find it easier to lay the computer on its side to replace the side cover.
14.
devices and the computer.
with an optional SCSI adapter.
required for this adapter.
signal-cable connectors on the rear of the SCSI devices.
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