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Installing the Storage Backplane - 3 SFF Drives/SATA DVD/HH Tape (FC 5263 and FC EJ0E)

Use this procedure to install the parts included with feature Storage Backplane - 3 SFF Drives/SATA DVD/HH Tape. This procedure is intended for installing new features.

Notes:

Identify the system that you will be working on by using the identify the system process to turn on the system locate (blue) indicator. For more information, see Control panel LEDs and Enabling enclosure indicators.

Attention: To maintain system availability and to prevent possible data loss, it is important to understand that these features have implications on the serial-attached SCSI (SAS) configuration and data accessibility of the system. Review the SAS subsystem topic to understand the various SAS configuration and service considerations.
Before servicing or installing any features, review the I/O configurations for each logical partition on your system. It is important to understand the differences between the various configurations and the resulting service considerations. In addition, consider possible impacts to the following areas:
  • Logical partitions and their I/O adapter assignments
  • RAID array configurations
  • Physical disk locations
  • Path to your boot device
Before installing or replacing a feature, ensure that the software required to support the feature is installed on your system. For information about software prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite. If the required software is not installed, see the following web sites to download it, and then install it before continuing:

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to install a feature in the server. For instructions, see Installing a feature using the Hardware Management Console.

To install the parts included with feature Storage Backplane - 3 SFF Drives/SATA DVD/HH Tape, complete the following steps:

  1. Perform the prerequisite tasks. For instructions, see Before you begin.
  2. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system or logical partition.
  3. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing a rack-mounted 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system into the service position.
  4. Remove the service access cover. For instructions, see Removing the service access cover for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system.
  5. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
  6. 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 the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.

    (L003)

    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.
    or
    Hazardous voltage or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label.

  7. Attach the wrist strap.
    Attention:
    • Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) 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.
  8. Install the system interposer card. For instructions, see Replacing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D disk drive backplane.
  9. Install the disk drive backplane. For instructions, see Replacing the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D disk drive backplane.
  10. Install the disk drive or solid-state drive. For instructions, see Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive.
  11. Install the SATA DVD drive. For instructions, see Installing a Slimline media device in the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D.
  12. Install the SAS tape drive. For instructions, see Installing a SAS tape drive in the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D.
  13. Replace the service access cover. For instructions, see Installing the service access cover for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system.
  14. For a rack-mounted system, put the system into the operating position. For instructions, see Placing the rack-mounted 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system into the operating position.
  15. Reconnect to the power source. For instructions, see Connecting the power cords to the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D system.
  16. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting a system or logical partition.
  17. Verify the installed part:
    • If you replaced the part because of a service action, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.
Parent topic: SAS RAID enablement and cache battery pack for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D

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Last updated: Mon, December 15, 2014