Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B RAID enablement card

Use this procedure to replace an existing Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) enablement card.

1. Locate the slot for the RAID enablement card.
   Note: If an optional tape drive is installed, then move the tape drive to access the 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 1. RAID enablement card replacement in a rack-mounted system unit

   
4. Replace the service access cover:
   • For a rack-mounted system, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted model.
   • For a stand-alone system, see Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone model.
5. For a rack-mounted system, put the system into the operating position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the operating position.
6. Replace the front cover:
   • For a rack-mounted system, see Installing the front cover on a rack-mounted model.
   • For a stand-alone system, see Installing the front cover on a stand-alone model.
7. Reconnect the power source.
8. Start the system as described in Starting a system or logical partition.
9. Verify the installed part:
   • 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.