Removing a RAID cache card
User this information for instructions on how to remove a RAID cache card.
About this task
Note:
For additional information and notes about the adapters, see “Installing an
adapter” on page 84.
To remove a RAID cache card, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1.
Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 45.
2.
Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 41) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3.
Follow the removal instructions for the I/O book where the failed cache card is
installed.
4.
Disconnect any cables from the adapter and the cache card.
5.
Lift up the adapter retention lever that secures the adapter.
6.
Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the
adapter from the connector.
7.
Grasp the cache card and pull it out of the connector on the adapter.
8.
If you are instructed to return the cache card, follow all packaging instructions,
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Replacing a RAID cache card
User this information for instructions on how to replace a RAID cache card.
About this task
Note:
v
For additional information and notes about installing adapters, see “Installing an
adapter” on page 84.
v
For information about the support RAID adapters and cache cards, see
“Supported RAID adapters” on page 87 and “Supported RAID cache cards” on
page 88.
To replace an RAID cache card, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1.
Align the new cache card with the slot on the adapter and lower it into the
connector.
2.
Press on the cache card firmly until it is securely seated into the connector on
the adapter.
3.
Reinstall the adapter in the I/O book (see “Installing an adapter” on page 84).
4.
Close the adapter retention lever to secure the adapter in place.
5.
Reconnect the cables to the adapter and connect the flash power module cable
to the cache card.
6.
Reinstall the I/O book in the server.
7.
Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
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