The following illustration shows how the simple-swap SATA model is cabled
when it is shipped.
Simple-swap SATA
backplate
SAS/SATA backplane 2
The following illustration shows how the cables must be connected when
you install the ServeRAID-8k Controller into the simple-swap SATA model.
SAS/SATA backplane 2
SAS/SATA backplane 1
Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1
RAID level-5 enabler plug
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
12. Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the side cover” on page 70). Go to
“Completing the installation” on page 68.
Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA
Controller
The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be installed
only in its dedicated PCI slot 2 connector on the system board, and only in server
models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. See “System-board option
connectors” on page 21 for the location of the connector on the system board. The
ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is not cabled to the system board.
Instructions for routing the cables are described below.
To install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller and route the cables,
complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 24.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
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