Lenovo RD430 manual Installing or removing the RAID card, Installing the RAID card

6.Disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the memory slots.

7.Locate the memory module that you want to remove and open the retaining clips on both ends of the memory slot. Then, grasp the memory module by its edges and carefully pull it straight up to remove it from the memory slot.

Figure 62. Removing a memory module

8.If you are instructed to return the old memory module, 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 174.

Installing or removing the RAID card

This topic provides instructions on how to install or remove the RAID card. If you are installing or removing any other types of supported PCI Express cards, the procedure is similar.

You can install a supported RAID card into your server to provide advanced hardware RAID functions. To support more than eight hard disk drives, the server must have a RAID card installed. For more information, see “RAID card” on page 36 and “Configuring RAID” on page 70.

Installing the RAID card

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information” on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 81.

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

Attention: Ensure that you back up your data before installing the RAID card because you might need to reconfigure RAID and reinstall the operating system after installing the RAID card.

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

Notes:

•The RAID card is extremely sensitive to ESD. Ensure that you read and understand “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 82 first and carefully perform the operation.

Chapter 6. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 101