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Installing the optional ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller

Use this information to install the optional ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller.

M5210 ethernet adpter

You can purchase an optional ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller. This adapter can be installed only in the PCIe slots listed in Supported adapters. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at Lenovo Data Center Support.

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.
Note
  • For additional information and notes about installing adapters see Installing an adapter.
  • Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the adapter and drive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drive backplane and port 1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane (depending on the type of drive backplane you install in the server).
To install the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following steps:
Note
If possible, backup or record your RAID configuration information before replacing the adapter. See the documentation for your RAID adapter for information and instructions. Documentation for ServeRAID adapters can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Portal.
  1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see 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. Remove the top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
  4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see Removing the fan cage assembly).
  5. Remove the microprocessor and memory expansion tray (see Removing the microprocessor and memory expansion tray assembly) or DIMM air baffle (see Removing the DIMM air baffle), whichever one is installed.
  6. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly by the blue touch points and pull it until the riser-card assembly disengages from the connector on the system board; then, set it aside.
  7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package.
  8. Align the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the riser-card assembly.
  9. Insert the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA adapter into the connector on the riser-card until it is firmly seated.
    Attention
    Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the adapter.
  10. Connect the SAS cables to the adapter.
  11. Reinstall the riser-card assembly onto the system board.
  12. Route the signal cables through the SAS cable guide and connect the signal cable to the drive backplane.
    Note
    Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the adapter and drive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drive backplane and port 1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane (depending on the type of drive backplanes you installed in the server).

    cabling the 8x2.5 inch backplane and adapter

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