Equipment and parts necessary for upgrade
The following is a list of the equipment and parts required for the
upgrade from JBOD to RAID:
•
Anti-static wrist strap and properly earthed grounding wire.
•
Phillips head screw driver.
•
Altos S700 RAID Controller (2 controllers if dual controller operation is
required)
•
FC host cables to connect RAID controller to host/hub/switch
Contact Acer Technical Support to ensure that the correct LS
Module Firmware is installed.
Upgrading from JBOD to RAID
Before beginning the upgrade, ensure that anti-static precautions
are taken. The minimum requirement is an anti-static wrist strap
and grounding wire.
1
Shut down the system and remove the power cables from the rear
of the enclosure.
2
Using the Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screws securing the
I/O Module in the enclosure.
3
Using the handle on the module remove the I/O Module from the
enclosure.
4
Into the I/O Module slot install the RAID controller and secure in
place by tightening the screws using the Phillips head screwdriver.
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RAID Controller Installed
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2
Controller
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RAID
Screws