How do I install the Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA adapter? (Lenovo Think System SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA User Guide)

Answer

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Apr 23, 2025 - 03:17 AM

To install the Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA adapter, follow these steps:

1. Unpack the adapter and inspect it for any damage. If there is any damage, contact Lenovo or your reseller support representative.

2. Turn off the power to the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. Remove the computer cover.

3. Check the mounting bracket on the adapter. If required for your system, replace the full-profile mounting bracket with the low-profile bracket provided.

4. Attach the low-profile bracket by removing the two Phillips screws that connect the full-profile bracket to the board. Place the adapter on top of the low-profile bracket and align the xxxx holes in the tabs with the openings in the board. Replace the two Phillips screws.

5. Insert the adapter into an available PCIe slot. Align the adapter's PCIe bus connector with the slot and press down gently but firmly to ensure it is seated correctly. Secure the bracket to the computer chassis with the bracket xxxx .

6. Configure and install the SAS and SATA devices in the host computer case according to the documentation for the devices.

7. Connect the adapter to the devices using the appropriate cable. Connect one end of the cable with the connectors to the adapter and the other end to the backplane connector. The maximum cable length is 1 meter.

8. Provide the required airflow for the installed adapter.

9. Turn on the power to the system. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the AC power cords. Make sure the power is turned on to the storage devices before or at the same time as the host computer.

10. During boot, a BIOS message will appear showing the adapter controller number, firmware version, and cache SDRAM size.

11. Choose the correct storage profile and install the operating system driver for the adapter.

Following these steps will complete the hardware installation of the Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA adapter. For more detailed instructions and information, refer to the user guide provided by Lenovo.