Use this information to replace a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller.
Depending on the server model, the server comes with either
a ServeRAID N2215, or a ServeRAID M5225 SAS/SATA adapter installed.
Note: Remove
the PCI bracket that comes with ServeRAID M5225 adapter before installing
it in the dedicated connector on the system board.
You
can replace the ServeRAID controller with another supported ServeRAID
controller. For a list of supported ServeRAID controllers, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.
Note: For brevity,
in this documentation the ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller is often referred
to as the SAS/SATA adapter or the ServeRAID adapter.
To
install the SAS/SATA adapter to the system board, complete the following
steps:
Note: If possible, backup or record your RAID configuration
information before replacing the adapter. See the documentation for
your RAID adapter for information and instructions. Documentation
for ServeRAID adapters can be downloaded from
the Lenovo Support Portal.