IBM 6380, User Manual

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To ensure that a ServeRAID-MR10i adapter or ServeRAID-BR10i adapter works
correctly in your UEFI-based server, make sure that the adapter firmware is at
the latest level.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated
code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level
of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
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Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you have to change
switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
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The server supports the following riser cards for optional adapters:
– One-slot riser card: PCIe x16 (x16) adapters
– Two-slot riser card: PCIe x16 (x8) adapters
Important: The (x8) designation identifies an x16 connector that supports x8
adapters and x16 adapters that can downshift to operate at the x8 bandwidth.
For example, if you install an x16 adapter that can downshift to the x8 bandwidth
in the connector, the adapter will run at the x8 bandwidth. See the documentation
that comes with the adapter for compatibility information.
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In configurations that have a two-slot riser card, the server scans the PCIe
adapters to assign system resources, following the boot sequence that is set in
the Setup utility.
Important: The maximum power consumption from all supply voltages for a
single PCIe slot is the same as specified in PCI Local Bus Specification Revision
2.3 for conventional slots (25 W).
Installing an adapter in a one-slot riser card
Note: The one-slot riser card supports installation of only half-length, full-height
adapters.
Chapter 3. Installing optional devices
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