Lenovo 3824, 3836, 3809, 3826, 3724, 3808, 3815 Installing the ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller

5.Disconnect any cables connected to the adapter.

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter connector, open and close the clips gently.

6.Carefully open the retaining clip on each end of the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter connector and remove the adapter from the server.

7.If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.

Installing the ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller

The ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller must be installed in the dedicated connector, PCI slot 1, on the system board. The ServeRAID-BR10i adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E capability on hot-swap hard disk drives.

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.

To install the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter, do the following:

1.Read the safety information (see “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 37).

2.Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 43).

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter connector, open and close the clips gently.

3.Carefully position the server on its side so that it is lying flat and facing up. Note: Do not allow the server to fall over.

4.Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position.

5.Open the retaining clip on each end of the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter connector on the system board.

6.Touch the static-protective package containing the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter from the package.

7.Turn the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter so that the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter keys align correctly with the connector.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the ServeRAID-BR10i adapter.

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