Removing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller memory module

Note: For brevity, in this documentation the Lenovo ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller is often referred to as the SAS/SATA adapter or the ServeRAID adapter.

To remove a ServeRAID adapter memory module, do the following:

  1. Turn off the server. Then, disconnect all external cables and remove all peripheral devices.
  2. Remove the server cover. See Removing the server cover.
  3. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly. See Removing the PCI riser-card assembly.
  4. Remove the ServeRAID adapter. See Removing an adapter.
  5. Grasp the memory module and lift to remove it from the ServeRAID adapter.
    Figure 1. ServeRAID adapter memory module removal
    ServeRAID adapter memory module removal

  6. Complete the parts replacement. See Completing the parts replacement.
Parent topic: Removing and installing Tier 1 CRUs