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Replacing the model 8233-E8B Redundant Array of Independent Disks enablement card

If you removed the Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) enablement card as a part of another procedure, you might need to replace the card. Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.

You must have already completed the procedure Removing the RAID enablement card.

To replace a RAID enablement card, complete the following steps:

  1. Locate the slot for the RAID enablement card
    Figure 1. Slot location for the RAID enablement card installation
    Slot location of RAID enablement card
  2. Align the RAID enablement card with the slot in the system.
  3. Slide the RAID enablement card fully into the system until the tab (A) locks into place.
    Figure 2. RAID enablement card replacement in a rack-mounted system unit
    Installing the RAID enablement card
  4. Replace the service access cover. See Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C
  5. Place the system in the operating position. See Placing a rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the operating position.
  6. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.
  7. If you replaced the RAID enablement card as part of another procedure, return to that procedure now. If you replaced the RAID enablement card because it was not operational, verify that the new resource is functional. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.


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Last updated: Mon, December 15, 2014