IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Problem Determination And Service Guide

Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID
riser card
To install a SAS/SATA adapter on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card, complete the
following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 167.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 174).
4. If you are installing a new or replacement SAS/SATA adapter, touch the
static-protective package that contains the new SAS/SATA adapter to any
unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new SAS/SATA
adapter from the package.
5. Align the SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector
on the SAS/SATA RAID riser-card assembly.
6. Insert the SAS/SATA adapter into the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser
card until it is firmly seated.
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the
adapter.
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IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Xeon 5600 series
Max Processors	2
Memory	Up to 192 GB DDR3
Form Factor	1U Rack
Chipset	Intel 5520
Drive Bays	Up to 4 hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS/SATA or SSD
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network Interface	Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	460W or 675W
Expansion Slots	2 PCIe 2.0
Weight	Approximately 17.24 kg (38 lbs)
Memory Slots	18 (RDIMM) or 12 (UDIMM)