IBM High IOPS Adapter, Hardware Installation Manual

IBM High IOPS Adapter Hardware Installation Guide for ioMemory VSL 3.1.1

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Installing the IBM High IOPS Adapter

NOTE

Please read the 

 if you have not done so.

Hardware Requirements

Attention

 If you have IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters configured for ioMemory

Upgrade Previous Devices First:

VSL 2.x or earlier that you wish to use with ioMemory 3.x, you must upgrade the firmware on the
previously installed devices before installing new devices in the system. See the 

ioMemory VSL Release Notes

for full Upgrade Notes.

Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required for warranty service

Installation Instructions

Attention

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded
before beginning any hardware installation procedure.

Locate the serial number label(s) on your device and record the number(s) for future reference.

NOTE

The serial number label(s) will have a number and a barcode.

NOTE

Once the ioMemory VSL is installed, the device's serial number(s) will be visible in the 

fio-status

ioMemory VSL utility.

Optional Half-height Bracket:

 If your product includes a half-height bracket (included with single IBM High

IOPS Adapter products), and you are installing the device in a low-profile system, replace the full-height
bracket before installing the device. Please refer to the 

 section for details.

Half-Height Bracket Installation

Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable.

Remove the computer's access panel. Locate an available PCIe slot compatible with the device. See 

Hardware

 for PCIe slot requirements.

Requirements

NOTE

Consult your computer's documentation for details on removing the panel and identifying PCIe slots.

Remove the cover slot (if applicable).

Power Cable:

 If your device includes a power cable (included with Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo

Adapters), you should install it now. See 

Power Cables for Second Generation IBM High IOPS Duo Adapters

for instructions.