IBM System x3750 M4 Type 8733, Installation And Service Manual

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Installing the IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus
Adapter
6 Gb Performance Optimized
Host Bus Adapter
Port 1 Port 0
You can purchase an optional IBM 6 Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus Adapter.
This solid-state drive controller provides no RAID support; however, it helps to
provide optimized performance for applications that do not need RAID support.
This adapter can be installed in the PCIe slots listed in “Supported adapters” on
page 68. For configuration information, see the documentation that comes with the
adapter.
Attention: 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.
Note:
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For additional information and notes about installing the adapters “Installing an
adapter” on page 66.
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Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the adapter and
drive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drive backplane and port
1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane (depending on the type of
drive backplane you install in the server).
To install the adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 36).
4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on page
40).
5.
Remove the microprocessor and memory expansion tray (see “Removing the
microprocessor and memory expansion tray assembly” on page 278) or DIMM
air baffle (see “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 210), whichever one is
installed.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or
upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package.
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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