Removing the N2215 SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapter for System x

User this information for instructions on how to remove the N2215 SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapter.

To remove the N2215 SAS/SATA Host Bus 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 as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the storage book from the server (see Removing the storage book).
4. Disconnect the cables from the adapter that you want to remove.
5. Open the PCIe retention lever.
6. Carefully grasp the adapter by the edges and pull it out of the connector on the storage book board.
7. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.