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Intel
Hardware Installation
Requirements
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The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I, with the provided cables.
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A host system with an available x8 or x16 PCI-Express* slot.
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The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation.
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SAS or SATA 3.0 hard drives.
Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Install the RAID Controller
1. Turn off the power to the system and all drives, enclosures, and system
components. Remove the power cord(s).
2. Follow the instructions that came with your server system to remove the server
cover.
3. If necessary, change the bracket on the RAID controller to fit the height of the
server system. See the following figure.
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide
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RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I
Figure 1. Changing the Bracket
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