Installing the RAID card
This section provides instructions on the following:
•“Installing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter” on page 89
•“Installing the ThinkServer 8708EM2 RAID Adapter” on page 90
Note: This section only applies to server models with
Installing the ThinkServer RAID 500 Adapter
Attention:
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that came with your product, and “Guidelines” on page 39. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to install the RAID card.
Note: This section only applies to server models with
To install 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 43.
3.Lay the server on its side for easier operation.
4.The RAID card should be installed into the appropriate PCI Express x8 slot on the system board (callout 31 in Figure 7 “Locating major parts on the system board” on page 34).
5.Touch the
6.Depending on your RAID card, you might need to install the TR 500 key on the RAID card. See “Installing the TR 500 key” on page 79 and follow those instructions to install the TR 500 key.
7.Connect the mini SAS signal cable to the mini SAS signal cable connector 0 on the RAID card. See Figure 56 “Connecting the mini SAS signal cables” on page 90.
Note: The mini SAS signal cable length is 880 mm (34.65 inches).
8.The RAID card is a kind of PCI card. See “Installing a PCI card” on page 73 and follow those instructions to install the RAID card. Take caution when handling the mini SAS signal cable to avoid damaging the mini SAS signal cable connector.
