Installing An Adapter; Removing A Hard Disk Drive - IBM System x3550 Type 7978 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing an adapter

To install an adapter, complete the following steps.
PCI Express Adapter
1. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package and set any jumpers or
2. Route the adapter cables, if any, before you install the adapter.
3. As you start inserting the adapter, align the edge connector, on the low-profile
4. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
5. Install the cover (see "Installing the cover" on page 98).
6. Slide the server into the rack.
7. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that were removed.
8. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing a hard disk drive

Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter manufacturer.
adapter, with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Press the edge
connector firmly into the riser-card assembly connector. Make sure that the
adapter snaps into the riser-card assembly securely.
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is
correctly seated in the connector before you turn on the server. An incorrectly
seated adapter might cause damage to the system board, the riser-card
assembly, or the adapter.
Expansion
Riser-card
slot 1
assembly
Riser card
connector
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components
Expansion
slot cover
Adapter
support
bracket
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