Installing the IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus
Adapter
Use the information for instructions on how to install the IBM 6Gb Performance
Optimized Host Bus Adapter.
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6 Gb Performance Optimized
Host Bus Adapter
Port 1 Port 0
You can purchase an optional IBM 6 Gb Performance Optimized Host Bus Adapter.
This solid-state drive controller provides no RAID support; however, it helps to
provide optimized performance for applications that do not need RAID support.
This adapter can be installed in the PCIe slots listed in “Supported adapters” on
page 72. For configuration information, see the documentation that comes with the
adapter.
Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code
updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of
code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
Note:
v For additional information and notes about installing the adapters “Installing an
adapter” on page 70.
v Follow the general rule for connecting the SAS signal cables to the adapter and
drive backplane: port 0 on the adapter to port 0 on the drive backplane and port
1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane (depending on the type of
drive backplane you install in the server).
To install the adapter, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines, see “Safety” on page vii
and “Installation guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 22) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 38).
4. Remove the fan cage assembly (see “Removing the fan cage assembly” on page
42).
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