NetApp NearStore R100, Hardware And Service Manual

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98 Installing or replacing expansion adapters
Installing or replacing expansion adapters
About installing or
replacing
expansion adapters This section describes the steps involved in replacing an expansion adapter or
installing a new expansion adapter. Replacing an expansion adapter consists of
the following procedures:
◆
“ Removing an existing expansion adapter ” on page 99
◆
“ Installing an expansion adapter ” on page 101
Additional procedures:
The NVRAM adapter might also require the
following additional procedures:
◆ “ Removing the NVRAM III DIMM ” on page 102
◆
“ Installing the NVRAM III DIMM ” on page 102
Expansion adapters
used The R100 chassis uses the following expansion adapters:
◆
NVRAM III adapter
◆ SCSI LVD 1080 for disk storage
◆ Tape adapters
❖
SCSI
❖
FC-AL
◆ Network interface cards
Where to get
current
configuration
information
The System Configuration Guide at http://now.netapp.com provides current
configuration information for the following:
◆ Expansion slots that are available on the chassis
◆
Supported adapters
◆
Expansion slot assignments
Caution
Install only supported expansion adapters in the assigned expansion slots. To
ensure compatibility, performance, and reliability, you must obtain expansion
adapters for the chassis from Network Appliance or an authorized reseller.