IBM Netfinity ServeRAID-4L Ultra160, User Reference

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Chapter 2. Installing and cabling a ServeRAID controller
This chapter provides installation and cabling instructions for ServeRAID-4x
controllers.
If you are using a ServeRAID controller on an IBM Netfinity or PC Server system
board, you will not need the information in this section. Continue with “Chapter 3.
Understanding RAID technology” on page 9.
Installing the ServeRAID controller
During the installation, you might need a small, flat-blade screwdriver and the
documentation that comes with your server.
To install the ServeRAID-4x controller:
1. Review “Safety” on page iii and the Safety Information book provided with your
Netfinity server.
2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and cables from the server.
3. Remove the server cover and locate an empty PCI expansion slot for the
controller. Choose a slot that is farthest from other installed components, such
as the microprocessor. If necessary, see your server documentation for more
detailed information about the expansion slots.
Note: For Netfinity 3000 servers, the ServeRAID controllers are supported
only when installed in PCI slot 3. Do not install these controllers in PCI
slots 1 or 2. Before you can install a ServeRAID controller in a Netfinity
3000, you must first remove the standard SCSI controller that comes in
PCI slot 3. You can install and use the standard SCSI controller in PCI
slots 1 or 2, but devices attached to the standard SCSI controller will no
longer provide startup (boot) support.
4. Remove the expansion-slot cover, if applicable.
5. Touch the static-protective package containing the controller to an unpainted
metal expansion-slot cover on the server. This discharges any static electricity
from the package and from your body.
6. Remove the controller from the static-protective package holding the controller
by the edges. Do not touch any exposed components on the controller.
7. Insert the controller in the PCI expansion slot. Press the controller firmly into
the slot so that it is fully seated.
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