IBM x3550 M4 Type 7914 User Manual

Removing a RAID adapter battery or flash power module
Use this information to remove a remotely installed RAID adapter battery or flash
power module.
About this task
If a RAID adapter battery or flash power module is installed near the fan cage and
you need to replace it, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 36).
4. Remove any cable covering or obstructing the holder before opening the holder.
5. Pull the release tab toward the fan cage and unlock the retention clip.
Attention: Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any
connectors or obstruct any components on the system board.
6. Disconnect the cable from the connector on the battery.
Note: You don't have to disconnect the cable from the flash power module.
7. Lift the battery or flash power module up to remove the it from the holder.
Figure 110. RAID adapter battery or flash power module removal
212 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and Service Guide

IBM x3550 M4 Type 7914 Specifications

General

Form Factor	1U Rack
Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Processor	Up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 series processors
Chipset	Intel C600 Series Chipset
Memory	Up to 768GB DDR3
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network Interface	4 x 1GbE (embedded)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swap power supplies (550W, 750W, or 900W)
Expansion Slots	Up to 3 PCIe 3.0 slots
Storage	Up to 8 x 2.5" or 4 x 3.5" hot-swap drives