IBM 8836 - Eserver xSeries 306 Installation Manual page 24
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v Your server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI-X adapters so
v The server scans PCI-X slots to assign system resources. If you have not
v The optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II can be installed only in PCI-X slot 2.
v You can install an optional RAID controller in your server to control the internal
v The optional ServeRAID
v The optional ServeRAID-6i+ controller can be installed only in PCI-X slot 1. The
v No rerouting of the internal SCSI cable (SCSI models only) is required if you are
Complete the following steps to install an adapter:
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that you can install PCI-X adapters that do not support sharing of PCI-X
interrupts.
changed the default startup sequence, the server starts devices in the following
order: the CD-ROM and diskette drives first; then, PCI-X slot 2, PCI-X slot 1, and
the integrated Ethernet controllers.
hard disk drives, for example, to enable you to configure the internal hard disk
drives into disk arrays. See your RAID controller option documentation for
complete instructions on installing a RAID controller in your server and for
additional information on RAID controllers.
1. The low-profile bracket that comes with the controller is required to install the
controller.
low-profile bracket that comes with the controller is required to install the
controller.
installing the ServeRAID-6i+ controller. The ServeRAID-6i+ controller uses the
SCSI connector (SCSI models only) for output.
PCI-X slots
Riser-card
assembly
PCI-X riser card
connector
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 7.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
all external cables. Remove the cover.
3. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter. Route the
adapter cables before you install the adapter.
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-7t S-ATA controller can be installed only in PCI-X slot
Adapter support
bracket
Adapter
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