Install the model 285, 52x, 55x, or 720 RAID enablement card

The following procedures describe how to install a RAID enablement card in the following models:
  • IBM® IntelliStation® POWER™ 285
  • 52x models
  • 55x models
  • IBM OpenPower™ 720
Parent topic: Backplanes and cards

Prepare the system

  1. Perform prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin.
  2. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stop the system or logical partition.
  3. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
    Note: This system might be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that all power sources to the system have been completely disconnected.

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  4. Remove the front cover. For instructions, see Remove the front cover from the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595 expansion unit.
    Attention:
    • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
    • When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds.

Install the RAID enablement card

  1. Pull out on the locking knobs of the RAID enablement card filler until you feel them unlock.
  2. Remove the RAID enablement card filler from the system, as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2.
    Figure 1. RAID enablement card filler in a stand-alone system unit
    Graphic of removing the RAID enablement card filler from the stand-alone system unit.
    Figure 2. RAID enablement card filler in a rack-mounted system unit
    Graphic of removing the RAID enablement card filler from the rack-mounted system unit.
  3. Pull out on the locking knobs on the RAID enablement card to ensure that they are in the unlocked position.
  4. Align the RAID enablement card with the slot in the system.
  5. Slide the RAID enablement card fully into the system.
  6. Press in on the locking knobs until you feel them lock into place, as shown in Figure 3 or Figure 4.
    Figure 3. Stand-alone system unit RAID enablement card replacement
    Graphic of replacing the RAID enablement card filler from the stand-alone system unit.
    Figure 4. Rack-mounted system unit RAID enablement card replacement
    Graphic of replacing the RAID enablement card filler from the rack-mounted system unit.
    Remove the RAID enablement card filler and install the RAID enablement card.
  7. Replace the front cover. For instructions, see Install the front cover on the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595 expansion unit.
  8. Start the system. For instructions, see Start the system or logical partition.
  9. Verify that the new resource is functional. For instructions, see Verify the installed part.
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