IBM ServeRAID-MR10is Quick Install Manual

ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/
SATA Controller
Quick Install Guide
Thank you for purchasing the ServeRAID-MR10is Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS)/Serial ATA (SATA) Controller. The
ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA Controller is a 1078-based
PCI Express RAID adapter.
Please take a few minutes to read this Quick Install Guide
before you install the controller. If you need more information
about any topic covered in this guide, refer to the other
documents on your ServeRAID-MR Support CD.
The ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA Controller comes with
the ServeRAID-MR10is intelligent Battery Backup Unit
(iBBU) already connected directly to the board. You have the
option to connect the iBBU to the controller remotely.
Note: Refer to the remote iBBU flyer for information on
when to mount the iBBU remotely.
For more information about the battery, refer to the
ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA Controller User's Guide on
the ServeRAID-MR Support CD.
Note: The part number for this product is 44E8695. The
ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA Controller is
identified by the part number stamped on the
device.
S e r v e R A I D - M R 1 0 i s S A S / S A T A
C O N T R O L L E R I N S T A L L A T I O N
Attention: Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
Perform the following steps to install the ServeRAID-MR10is
SAS/SATA Controller.
Step 1 Unpack the Controller
Important: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take
precautions to avoid damage from static
electricity.
Unpack the controller in a static-free
environment. Remove the controller from the
antistatic bag and inspect it for damage.
If the controller appears to be damaged, or if the
ServeRAID-MR Support CD is missing, contact
your place of purchase.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA Controller
User's Guide
• ServeRAID-MR Software User's Guide
• ServeRAID-MR10is Intelligent Battery Backup
Unit User's Guide
• ServeRAID-MR Device Driver Installation
User's Guide
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Review all safety information provided with the
computer. Unplug the power cords from the
power supplies, disconnect the computer from
the network, and remove the computer cover.
Refer to the documentation provided with the
computer for instructions.
Attention: Before you install the controller, make sure that
the computer is disconnected from the power and
from any networks.
Step 3 Review the Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the connectors on
the controller.
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