IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947 User Manual

15. Install the SAS controller front retention bracket that comes with the option kit:
a. Align the retention bracket controller slot so that it faces the rear of the
server.
b. Place the bracket tabs in the holes on the chassis and slide the bracket to
left until it clicks into place.
16. Remove the fillers (if they are installed) from the three connectors on the SAS
expander card that comes with the option kit.
SAS expander card
SAS expander
card filler
17. Install the SAS expander card:
a. Insert the SAS expander card into the connector on the SAS riser card.
b. Insert the front of the SAS expander card into the front retention bracket.
SAS riser card
SAS expander card
Alignment post
SAS expander card
front retention bracket
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IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Xeon 5500 series
Chipset	Intel 5520
Model	IBM x3650 - System M2 - 7947
Memory	Up to 192 GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 8 TB SAS/SATA
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network Interface	Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	Dual 675W
Expansion Slots	Six PCIe slots
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware
Form Factor	Rack (2U)