8.Depending on your specific server configuration, you might need to connect the SATA hard disk drives to the SATA connectors on the system board if no RAID card is installed. See “Connecting cables” on page 38.

9.If you are instructed to return the old RAID card, 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 168. Then, you need to reconfigure RAID for your server. See “Configuring RAID” on page 71.

Installing or removing the ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 5 Upgrade Key

This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 5 Upgrade Key (hereinafter referred to as the RAID 5 key).

The RAID 5 key expands the capability of the installed RAID card (ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 0/1 Adapter) by activating RAID 5 and 50 levels for advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID. You can purchase a RAID 5 key directly from Lenovo.

Installing the RAID 5 key on the RAID card

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 83.

This topic provides instructions on how to install the RAID 5 key on the RAID card.

Note: This topic applies only to models that have a RAID card installed.

Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another computer for reference.

Note: Use any documentation that comes with the RAID 5 key and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

To install the RAID 5 key on the RAID card, do the following:

1.Remove all 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.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 85.

3.Lay the server on its side for easier operation.

4.Locate the RAID card, which is installed in the PCI-E slot 3 on the system board. See “System board components” on page 42.

5.Remove any parts or disconnect any cables that might impede your operation.

6.Touch the static-protective package that contains the RAID 5 key to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the RAID 5 key out of the package.

Note: Carefully handle the RAID 5 key by its edges.

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