Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility
Firmware on the storage controller (RAID or HBA) must be verified for compatibility with the current Cisco
IMC and BIOS versions that are installed on the server. If not compatible, upgrade or downgrade the storage
controller firmware using the Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) for your firmware release to bring it to a compatible
level.
See the HUU guide for your Cisco IMC release for instructions on downloading and using the utility to bring
server components to compatible levels: HUU Guides.
Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA)
For detailed information about storage controllers in this server, see Supported Storage Controllers and Cables,
on page 129.
A storage controller card is shipped in a plastic mounting frame. You do not have to remove this frame from
an existing card because the frame is preinstalled on a replacement card.
Step 1
Prepare the server for component installation:
a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 39.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the
rack.
Caution
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing the Server Top Cover, on page 41.
Step 2
Remove any existing storage controller card from the server:
A controller card for this server is mounted inside a plastic carrier-frame that helps to secure the card to the
inner chassis wall. You do not have to remove this plastic carrier frame from the existing card.
Note
a) Disconnect SAS/SATA cables and any supercap cable from the existing card.
b) Lift up on the card's blue ejector lever to unseat it from the motherboard socket.
c) Lift straight up on the card's carrier frame to disengage the card from the motherboard socket and to disengage the
frame from pegs on the chassis wall.
Step 3
Install a new storage controller card:
a) Carefully align the card edge with the motherboard socket. At the same time, align the two slots on the back of the
carrier frame with the pegs on the chassis inner wall.
b) Push on both corners of the card to seat its connector in the riser socket. At the same time, ensure that the slots on
the carrier frame engage with the pegs on the inner chassis wall.
c) Fully close the blue ejector lever on the card to lock the card into the socket.
d) Connect SAS/SATA cables and any supercap cable to the new card.
If this is a first-time installation, see Storage Controller Cable Connectors and Backplanes, on page 133 for cabling
instructions.
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