IBM System x3750 M4 User Manual

Installing the optional ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller
Use the information for instructions on how to install the ServeRAID M5120
SAS/SATA Controller.
About this task
RAID cache
card connector
Release
tab
Cache
card bracket
ServeRAID M5120 adapter
You can purchase an optional IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for
System x. This adapter can be installed only in the PCIe slots listed in “Supported
adapters” on page 72. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID
documentation at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
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.
Note:
v For additional information and notes about installing adapters “Installing an
adapter” on page 70.
v 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).
v This adapter comes with a RAID cache card. The cache card comes with a
battery or flash power module that must be installed remotely in the server (see
“Installing a RAID adapter battery or flash power module” on page 92 for more
information).
v This adapter is for external RAID and can be used when external storage
expansion units are attached to the server.
To install the IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following
steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on page vii
and “Installation guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 38).
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IBM System x3750 M4 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System x3750 M4
Category	Server
Language	English