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  ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter Installation 

and User Guide 

Chapter 2:  Hardware Installation Instructions 

To install the adapter, follow these steps: 
1.  Unpack the adapter and inspect the adapter for damage.  

Unpack the adapter in a static-free environment. Remove the adapter from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the 

adapter for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Lenovo or your reseller support representative. 

ATTENTION 

To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change your system configuration. 

2.  Review the adapter connectors. 
3.  Check whether the adapter is well-fixed on the mounting bracket. 

The adapter ships preinstalled on a mounting bracket. Check that the adapter is fixed in place. If any loose screws 

exist, tighten the screws using a No.1 Phillips torque screwdriver. The maximum torque is 4.8 ± 0.5 inch-pounds. 

ATTENTION 

Exceeding this torque specification can damage the board, connectors, or screws, and can void 

the warranty on the adapter. Damage caused to the adapter as a result of changing the bracket 

can void the warranty on the board. Adapters returned without a bracket mounted on the board 

will be returned without return merchandise authorization (RMA) processing. 

4.  Prepare the server. 

Turn off the power to the server and disconnect all power cords.  

5.  Remove the top cover from the chassis. 
6.  Remove any components that might impede the adapter installation.  

Refer t

ThinkSystem Server Documentation Center

, select your product, and review the Hardware replacement 

procedures section for detailed instructions. 

7.  Install the adapter. 

Align the notches on the mounting bracket with the four pins or three pins on the chassis, place down the adapter, and 

slightly slide the adapter to secure it in place, as the following figure shows. 

ATTENTION 

The shape, size, and locations of the components on your adapter and its bracket might vary 

from the following illustration. 

Figure 2 

Installing the Adapter 

8.  Connect any cables to the adapter.  

Refer t

ThinkSystem Server Documentation Center

, select your product, and review the Internal cable routing 

section for detailed instructions. 

Summary of Contents for ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb

Page 1: ...ThinkSystem RAID 940 16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter Installation and User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Lenovo 2020 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...ID Features 4 1 2 Operating System Support 5 1 3 PCIe Host Interface 5 1 4 LED Management 6 1 5 Tri Mode Storage Interface Features 6 1 6 Adapter Characteristics 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Instructions 8 Chapter 3 Safety Characteristics 10 ...

Page 4: ...s 8 GT s 5 GT s and 2 5 GT s per lane The following table summarizes key adapter features Table 1 Adapter Features Adapter 940 16i Ports 16 internal I O Processor SAS3916 Form Factor Custom Storage Interface Connectors Four SFF 8654 x4 Host Interface SFF 8654 x8 Storage Interface SAS SATA and PCIe NVMe Cache Memory 8 GB 2666 MT s DDR4 SDRAM Cache Protection Yes Super Capacitor CVPM05 module 1 1 RA...

Page 5: ... support lenovo com and download the latest firmware and driver for the adapter 1 3 PCIe Host Interface The adapter s PCIe 4 0 host interface provides maximum transmission and reception rates of up to 128 GT s 16 Gb s per lane The tri mode controller uses a packet based communication protocol to communicate over the serial interconnect Other PCIe host interface features include the following Eight...

Page 6: ...nd configuration Common reference clock and separate reference clock independent SSC SRIS support SAS features SAS data transfers at 12Gb s 6Gb s and 3Gb s DataBolt technology on all SAS phys to improve performance Serial point to point enterprise level storage interface Wide ports that contain multiple phys Narrow ports that contain a single phy SAS phy power management Data transfer by using SCS...

Page 7: ...adapter by cable to the storage devices J14 Supercap interface connector 9 pin connector Connects the adapter to a supercap module J25 Power Power connector The following table describes the LEDs on the adapter Table 3 LED Designations LED Type Description LED 2 Yellow controller over temperature Stays on solid to indicate that the SAS3916 device temperature sensor is over the temperature threshol...

Page 8: ...or screws and can void the warranty on the adapter Damage caused to the adapter as a result of changing the bracket can void the warranty on the board Adapters returned without a bracket mounted on the board will be returned without return merchandise authorization RMA processing 4 Prepare the server Turn off the power to the server and disconnect all power cords 5 Remove the top cover from the ch...

Page 9: ...enter select your product and review the Hardware replacement procedures section and the Internal cable routing section for detailed instructions 10 Reinstall the top cover on the chassis Refer to ThinkSystem Server Documentation Center select your product and review the Hardware replacement procedures for detailed instructions 11 Reconnect any external cables and turn on the power to the system T...

Page 10: ... Guide 10 Chapter 3 Safety Characteristics The adapter meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0 Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark type and UL flammability rating For the boards installed in a PCIe bus slot all voltages are lower than the SELV 42 4 V limit ...

Page 11: ...m RAID 940 16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter Installation and User Guide 12 Trademarks LENOVO LENOVO logo and THINKSYSTEM are trademarks of Lenovo All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2020 Lenovo ...

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