Installing the RAID cardAttention:Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and theWarranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD that came with your product, and“Guidelines” on page 21. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/supportThis section provides instructions on how to install the RAID card.Note: This section only applies to server models with hot-swap hard disk drives.To install the RAID card, do the following:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect allpower cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 23.3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation.4. The RAID card should be installed into the appropriate PCI Express x8 slot on the system board (callout31 in Figure 7 “Locating major parts on the system board” on page 15). See “Locating parts on thesystem board” on page 15.5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the RAID card to any unpainted surface on theoutside of the server. Then, remove the RAID card from the package.6. Depending on your RAID card, you might need to install the 9240-8i RAID 5 key on the RAID card. See“Installing the 9240-8i RAID 5 key” on page 60 and follow those instructions to install the 9240-8iRAID 5 key.7. Connect the mini SAS signal cable to the mini SAS signal cable connector 0 on the RAID card. SeeFigure 56 “Connecting the mini SAS signal cables” on page 71.Note: The mini SAS signal cable length is 880 mm (34.65 inches).8. The RAID card is a kind of PCI card. See “Installing a PCI card” on page 54 and follow those instructionsto install the RAID card. Take caution when handling the mini SAS signal cable to avoid damagingthe mini SAS signal cable connector.70 ThinkServer TD230 Installation and User Guide
