Lenovo ThinkServer RD350, User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• If you remove the RAID 110i key, the onboard SATA software RAID function will be unavailable.
• Use any documentation that comes with the RAID 110i key and follow those instructions in addition to
the instructions in this topic.
To remove the RAID 110i key, do the following:
1. Remove all external media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to
the server.
2. Prepare your server. See “Removing or extending the server from the rack cabinet” on page 55.
3. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 55.
4. Locate the RAID upgrade key connector on the system board. Then, remove the installed RAID 110i
key by lifting it straight up.
Note: Carefully handle the RAID 110i key by its edges.
Figure 33. Removing the RAID 110i key
5. If you are instructed to return the old RAID 110i key, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the removal procedure, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 131.
Installing or removing the Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 upgrade key
The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 upgrade key (hereinafter referred to as RAID 500 key) activates RAID 5
and RAID 50 levels for advanced SATA or SAS hardware RAID. As a result, the capability of the installed
ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter is expanded. You can purchase a RAID 500 key from Lenovo and install it to
the RAID upgrade key connector on the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter.
Chapter 6
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Replacing hardware
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