Installing the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller

This information provides notes and information about what you need to consider when you install this adapter in the server and the installation instructions on how to install the adapter in the server .

You can purchase the optional ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller for System x. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at the Lenovo Data Center Support website.

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.

The following is an illustration of the ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller for System x:

Note

• This adapter must be installed only in the PCIe slots on the storage book. See Storage book for more information.
• For additional information and notes about installing adapters see Installing an adapter and Supported RAID adapters.
• 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:

1. Before you begin, read 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 storage book (see Removing the storage book).
4. Open the PCIe retention lever and remove the expansion slot cover from the slot where you want to install the adapter.
5. 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.
6. Align the adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the I/O book board.
7. Insert the adapter into the connector, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on theI/O book board. Press the edge of the connector on the adapter firmly into the connector. Make sure that the adapter snaps into the connector on the I/O book board securely. Insert the SAS/SATA adapter into the connector until it is firmly seated.
   Attention

   Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated into the connector before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the I/O book board or the adapter.
8. Close the PCIe retention lever.
9. Connect any cables to the adapter, if applicable.
   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).
10. Reinstall the storage book.
11. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.