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Installing the 3x3 split-drive bays no RAID 5/6 support (FC EJ02)

Use this procedure to install the parts included with feature 3x3 split-drive bays No RAID 5/6 support.

Note: The FC EJ02 is for the 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D system.
Attention: This procedure is intended for installing a split-drive bay capability.
Before installing or replacing a feature, ensure that the software required to support the feature is installed on your system. For information about software prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite. If the required software is not installed, see the following websites to download it, and then install it before continuing:
Attention: To maintain system availability and prevent possible data loss, it is important to understand that these features have implications on the serial-attached SCSI (SAS) configuration and data accessibility of the system. Review the SAS subsystem topic to understand the various SAS configuration and service considerations.
Before servicing or installing any features, review the I/O configurations for each logical partition on your system. It is important to understand the differences between the various configurations and the resulting service considerations. In addition, consider possible impacts to the following areas:
  • Logical partitions and their I/O adapter assignments
  • RAID array configurations
  • Physical disk locations
  • Path to your boot device

If your system is managed by the HMC, use the HMC to complete the steps for installing a feature in the server. For instructions, see Installing a feature using the Hardware Management Console

If your system is managed by the IBM® Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to complete the steps for installing a feature in the server. For instructions, see Replacing a part using the Systems Director Management Console.

If you do not have an HMC or an SDMC, complete the following procedure.

  1. Complete the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
  2. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
  3. For a rack-mounted system, place the system into the service position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position.
  4. Remove the service access cover.
  5. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
    Note: This system is optionally equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.

    (L003)

    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.
    or
    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.

  6. Attach the wrist strap.
    Attention:
    • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
    • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.
  7. Locate the RAID-10 storage controller slots.
    Figure 1. Slot locations of the RAID-10 storage controller (P1-C19) for the 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D
    Install RAID-10 storage controller
  8. Align the RAID-10 storage controller (A) with the slot in the system.
  9. Slide the RAID-10 storage controller into the system until the tab (B) locks into place as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 2. Rack-mounted model RAID-10 storage controller replacement
    Install RAID-10 storage controller
  10. Replace the service access cover.
  11. For a rack-mounted system, put the system into the operating position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the operating position.
  12. Replace the front cover.
  13. Reconnect the power source.
  14. Start the system as described in Starting a system or logical partition.
  15. Verify the installed part or repair.
    • If you replaced the part because of a service action, verify the installed part as described in Verifying a repair.
    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part as described in Verifying the installed part.
Parent topic: SAS RAID enablement and cache battery pack for the 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D

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Last updated: Mon, December 15, 2014