IBM PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb, Manual

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8.
Disconnect the front SAS cables from the SAS RAID internal adapter and set them aside for reuse.
9. Place the SAS RAID internal adapter on an appropriate ESD surface.
Replacing the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in the
5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A
Learn how to replace the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb in a server to replace a failing part,
or as part of another service procedure.
To complete this procedure, you must have removed the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb from
the system. For instructions, see “Removing the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb from the
5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8284-21A, or 8284-22A” on page 12.
To replace the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb, complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is
connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. Reconnect the front SAS cables to the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb front connector P1 or
P2 before you install the adapter, as shown in Figure 13 on page 15. Push the cable connector in until
the connector latch clicks.
3. Route the front SAS cables into position while you are lowering the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal
adapter 6 Gb into the slot.
4. Complete the installation of the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb by fully seating it. Ensure
that the adapter is installed on locating pin (A). Press the top-center edge of the card down to firmly
seat it into the system backplane connector, as shown in Figure 13 on page 15.
5.
Push the blue handles (B) in the direction that is shown in Figure 13 on page 15.
6. Push the cable retention bracket (C) in the direction that is shown in Figure 13 on page 15.
A
B
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Figure 12. Removing the SAS RAID internal adapter
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