IBM 86655RY Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 156

Step 1: Installing and cabling a ServeRAID controller This section provides installation and cabling instructions for ServeRAID-4H, -4L and -4M controllers as well as basic information about the standard features of these controllers. If you are using a ServeRAID controller built into an IBM server system board, you will not need the information in this section. Continue with "Step 2: Updating BIOS and firmware code" on page 151. Installing the ServeRAID controller During the installation, you might need a small, flat-blade screwdriver and the documentation that comes with your server. To install the ServeRAID-4H, -4L and -4M controllers: 1. Review the Safety Information book provided with your IBM server. Note: Some IBM servers support Hot-plug PCI features, which allow you to install or remove PCI controllers without turning off the server. If your IBM server model provides Hot-plug PCI support and you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or NetWare 5.x, you do not need to turn off the server to install this controller. This operation is referred to as a hot-add operation. Review the following information before performing this operation on ServeRAID-4H, -4L and -4M controllers and your server: • Information that is provided with the server to determine if your model supports these features. • Documentation that is provided with the operating system for using these features. • Refer to "Using a ServeRAID-4x controller in a server with Hot-plug PCI features" on page 145. • If you intend to perform a hot-add operation using Windows NT 4.0, use the documentation that is provided with the IBM server Hot Plug for Windows NT 4.0 package. 2. If your server model does not support Hot-plug PCI, turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and cables from the server. 3. Remove the server cover and locate an empty PCI expansion slot for the controller. Choose a slot that is farthest from other installed components, such as the microprocessor. If necessary, see the server documentation for more detailed information about the expansion slots. Note: For Netfinity 3000 servers, the ServeRAID controllers are supported only when installed in PCI slot 3. Do not install these controllers in PCI slots 1 or 2. Before you can install a ServeRAID controller in a Netfinity 3000, you must first remove the standard SCSI controller that comes in PCI slot 3. You can install and use the standard SCSI controller in PCI slots 1 or 2, but devices attached to the standard SCSI controller will no longer provide startup (boot) support. 4. Remove the expansion-slot cover, if applicable. 5. Touch the static-protective package containing the controller to an unpainted metal expansion-slot cover on the server. This drains any static electricity from the package and from your body. 6. Remove the controller from the static-protective package, holding the controller by the edges. Do not touch any exposed components on the controller. 146 Hardware Maintenance Manual: Netfinity 7600 - Type 8665 Models 1RY, 2RY