Installing The Controller And Disk Drives; Before You Begin; Installing The Controller; Installing A Raid Controller - Adaptec 51645 Installation And User Manual

Before You Begin

Read Safety Information on page
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Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller's physical features and the RAID
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levels that it supports (see
Ensure you have the right quantity of disk drives for the RAID level you want to use for
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your arrays (see
Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see
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If you are installing a low-profile RAID controller into a low-profile computer cabinet,
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replace the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket included in the kit.
Caution:
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Installing the Controller

This section describes how to install your Adaptec RAID controller into your computer cabinet.
Adaptec RAID controllers come in two basic configurations: standard and zero maintenance
cache protection with batteryless backup. Follow one of these sets of instructions:
To install a standard series Adaptec RAID controller (without zero maintenance cache
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protection), see the following section.
To install an Adaptec RAID controller with zero maintenance cache protection, see
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Installing a RAID Controller

Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord. Open
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the cabinet, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Select an available PCIe expansion slot that's compatible with
2
your RAID controller and remove the slot cover, as shown at
right. (PCIe bus compatibility is marked to the controller figures
in About Your RAID Controller on page
Caution:
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the RAID controller.
As shown at right, insert the RAID controller into the expansion
3
slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into place.
When installed properly, the RAID controller should appear
level with the expansion slot.
Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device
4
(for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your computer.
Connect your computer's disk activity LED cable to the LED
5
connector on the controller (marked on the figures in
Your RAID Controller on page
Ensure that the positive lead of the LED cable (usually a red
wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is attached to pin 1.
Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
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page 16).
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Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only.
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Touch a grounded metal object before handling
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