Raid Controller (Pciboard Type-P); Installing Raid Controller - NEC Express5800 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Preparations
1.12

RAID Controller (PCIboard Type-p)

RAID controller (PCI Board) is supported.
RAID controller N8103-195/201 are provided.
1.12.1

Installing RAID Controller

Please prepare the following before installing the option.
Parts included in the option kit
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 T-10 hexalobular driver
To install the components, follow these steps.
1. Make sure that the following requirements are met.
Be sure to install the additional battery (N8103-198) for the RAID controller when implementing the
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RAID controller (N8103-190/201) equipped with the FBWC function.
If connecting a cable, make sure to connect to a component connector according to the label
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attached on the cable.
● Confirm that the RAID controller and SAS Expander firmware are updated to the latest versions.
To download install the latest Firmware, visit NEC web site.
2. See steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
3. See Chapter 2 (1.10 Riser Card) for removing the Riser Card.
4. See Chapter 2 (1.11 PCI board) for installing the RAID Controller.
5. See Chapter 2 (1.10 Riser Card) for installing the Riser Card.
6. As shown in the diagram below, connect Front Disc BP and RAID Controller with SAS Cable.
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The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and
Important
internal parts of the system to cool before touching.
In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the system
Note
after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility of causing
electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not conducted.
Express5800/R120h-2E User's Guide
1. Installing Internal Optional Devices