IBM High IOPS Hardware Installation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3.2.6
Installing the Device
NOTE-
Please read the
Hardware Requirements on page 9
if you have not done so.
Attention!
Upgrade Previous Devices First
If you have Legacy IBM High IOPS Adapters configured for ioMemory VSL 2.x or earlier that you wish to
use with ioMemory VSL software version 3.x, you must upgrade the firmware on the previously installed
devices before installing new devices in the system. See the
IBM ioMemory VSL Release Notes
for full
Upgrade Notes.
Installation Instructions
Attention!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded
before beginning any hardware installation procedure.
Attention!
Do Not Disassemble the Device
If you disassemble your IBM High IOPS Adapter, you will void the product warranty. Removing (and
replacing) the bracket as instructed in this guide is
not
considered disassembly.
These installation instructions are for any IBMIBM High IOPS Adapter.
1. Locate the serial number label(s) on your device and record the number(s) for future reference.
NOTE-
The serial number label(s) will have a number and a barcode.
NOTE-
Visible in fio-status
Once the ioMemory VSL software is installed, the device's serial number(s) will be visible in the
fio-status
ioMemory VSL software utility.
2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable.
3. Remove the computer's access panel. Locate an available PCIe slot compatible with the device. See
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