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Installing an adapter

Use this information to install a adapter into the server.

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:

  • To confirm that the server supports the adapter that you are installing, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.
  • Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
  • Do not set the maximum digital video adapter resolution above 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz for an LCD monitor. This is the highest resolution that is supported for any add-on video adapter that you install in the server.
  • Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
  • Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video adapter is not supported.
  • The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters so that you can install PCI adapters that do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.
  • The server provides two PCI riser slots on the system board. The riser cards provide up to three PCI Express Gen2 adapter slots. The following table lists the PCI-e slots on the riser-card and the system board, the microprocessor to which each slot is connected, and the supported adapters that you can install in each slot:
    Table 1. PCI riser slots supported configurations
    PCI-X riser-card assemblyPCI-e slot numberMicroprocessor to which the slot is connectedConfiguration 1Configuration 2
    11Microprocessor 1PCI-e Gen2 x16 (x16 mechanically) full-height, half-length adapterPCI-e Gen2 x8 (x16 mechanically) full-height, half-length adapter
    12Microprocessor 1N/APCI-e Gen2 x8 (x16 mechanically) low-profile adapter
    23Microprocessor 1PCI-e Gen2 x4 low-profile, internal RAID adapterPCI-e Gen2 x4 low-profile, internal RAID adapter
    Note: PCI-e slot 3 on PCI-X riser-card assembly 2 is reserved for an optional internal RAID adapter. Do not install any internal RAID adapter in PCI riser-card assembly 1.
    Note
    While installing 16 GB 1.5 Volt/ 32 GB 1.35 Volt, please refers to the table of fan configuration instruction.
    Table 2. Fan Configuration Instruction
    FansConditions
    2 and Rear fanStandard for all systems
    3
    1. When the second microprocessor is populated, the fan is included in the second microprocessor kit, P/N: 00D2581 ~ 00D2589. Or,
    2. When more than 2 PCI-e adapters have been installed on the system, the fan (P/N: 00D2593) will be available separately.
    1Optional redundant fan (P/N: 00D2593)
    Attention
    When fan 3 is installed and 16 GB 1.5V / 32 GB 1.35V DIMMs are installed, fan 1 must also be populated.
  • The following table lists the option part numbers and CRU part numbers for the network adapters.
    Table 3. Network adapters
    Network Adapters
    DescriptionOption part numberCRU part number
    QLogic 4Gb PCIe FC single-port HBA39R652539R6526
    QLogic 4Gb PCIe FC dual-port HBA39R652739R6528
    NetXtreme II 1000 express Ethernet adapter39Y606639Y6070
    Intel PRO/1000 PF server adapter42C175042C1752
    NetXtreme II 1000 express dual-port Ethernet adapter42C178049Y7947
    QLogic 10Gb CNA42C180042C1802
    Brocade 10Gb dual-port CNA42C182042C1822
    Emulex 4 Gbps FC single-port PCIe HBA42C206943W7510
    Emulex 4Gbps FC dual-port PCIe HBA42C207143W7512
    Emulex 8Gb FC single-port HBA42D048542D0491
    Emulex 8Gb FC dual-port HBA42D049442D0500
    QLogic 8Gb FC single-port HBA42D050142D0507
    QLogic 8Gb FC dual-port HBA42D051042D0516
    6Gb SAS HBA Controller46M090768Y7354
    Brocade 8Gb FC single-port HBA46M604946M6061
    Brocade 8Gb FC dual-port HBA46M605046M6062
    NetXtreme II 1000 express quad-port Ethernet adapter49Y422049Y7949
    Intel Ethernet dual-port server adapter I340-T249Y423049Y4232
    Intel Ethernet quad-port server adapter I340-T449Y424049Y4242
    Broadcom NetXtreme II dual-port 10GBaseT adapter49Y791049Y7912
    Intel X520-DA2 dual-port 10GbE SFP adapter49Y796049Y7962
    Brocade 4Gb FC single-port HBA59Y198759Y1992
    Brocade 4Gb FC dual-port HBA59Y199359Y1998
    Broadcom NetXtreme I quad-port GbE adapter90Y935290Y9355
    Broadcom NetXtreme I dual-port GbE adapter90Y937090Y9373
    Emulex 10 GbE virtual fabric adapter III95Y37629573766
    Emulex 10 GbE virtual fabric adapter III lite95Y376895Y3766
  • Depending on your server models, the server comes with an onboard RAID controller which provides basic RAID levels 0 and 1 functionality. The server supports the following optional RAID adapters that you can purchase for additional RAID support. For configuration information, see the documentation that comes with the adapter or the ServeRAID documentation at the Lenovo Support Portal.
    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.
Attention
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
  3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
    Attention
    Do not allow the server to fall over.
  4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover)
  5. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions and information about jumper or switch settings. (It might be easier for you to route cables before you install the adapter.)
  6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the adapter from the package.
  7. Determine the PCI slot into which you will install the adapter.
  8. Press down the latch of the adapter-retention brackets to the open position from the rear side of the server.

  9. Remove the PCI slot filler, if installed. Keep the filler in a safe place for potential future use.
  10. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot.


    Attention
    • Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.
    • If you are installing or removing an adaptor into or from PCI slot 4, you have to press the release latch firstly as step 1 of the following illustration.

  11. Close the adapter-retention bracket.
  12. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.

To install an adapter on the PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
  3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover facing up.
    Attention
    Do not allow the server to fall over.
  4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see Removing the left-side cover)
  5. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions and information about jumper or switch settings. (It might be easier for you to route cables before you install the adapter.)
  6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the adapter from the package.
  7. Locate PCI slot 1 which you will install the adapter into.
  8. Rotate the adapter-retention brackets on the PCI-X bracket to the open position.
    Note
    Remove the expansion-slot cover if it is installed on the PCI-X bracket and save it for future use.


  9. Remove the PCI slot filler, if installed. Keep the filler in a safe place for potential future use.
  10. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot.
    Attention
    Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter.
  11. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.