Lenovo THINKSERVER TD230 User Manual

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5. Locate the SATA key connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on

page 15. Then, install the RAID 5 key into the SATA key connector.

Figure 46. Installing the RAID 5 key

What to do next:

• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

• To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 90. Then, refer to Chapter

6 “Configuring the server” on page 95 for information about RAID configuration.

Removing the RAID 5 key

Attention:

Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety Information and the
Warranty 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/support

This section provides instructions on how to remove the RAID 5 key from the system board. If you remove
the RAID 5 key, the RAID 5 configuration function of the onboard SATA RAID becomes unavailable. However,
the RAID 5 configuration function of the ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 0/1 Adapter is still available if you have
installed the ThinkServer 9240-8i RAID 5 Upgrade Key on the adapter. See “Installing the 9240-8i RAID 5
key” on page 60.

To remove the RAID 5 key, do the following:

Attention: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the RAID 5 key. Always ground yourself and use a
ground strap before touching the option. Perform the following procedure at an ESD-safe workstation.

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all

power 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.

Chapter 5

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Installing, removing, or replacing hardware

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