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7. Locate the TR 500 key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter and then insert the TR 500 key
into the connector. You might want to remove the RAID card first, install the TR 500 key on the RAID
card, and then reinstall the RAID card. See "Installing or removing the RAID card" on page 98.
Note: Make sure that the TR 500 key is securely seated on the RAID card.
Figure 43. Installing the TR 500 key
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 162. Then, the hardware
RAID 5 and 50 levels are available for your server if your server has the required number of hard disk
drives installed. Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes
with your server for information about how to configure the hardware RAID.
Removing the TR 500 key from the RAID card
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 83.
This topic provides instructions on how to remove the TR 500 key from the RAID card.
Notes:
1. This topic applies only to server models that have a RAID card with the TR 500 key option installed.
2. If you remove the TR 500 key from the RAID card, the hardware RAID 5 and RAID 50 levels are not
available.
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 TR 500 key and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
To remove the TR 500 key from the RAID card, 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.
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