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Intel
Hardware Installation
Requirements
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An Intel
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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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SATA III or SATA II 3.0 hard drives
In addition, Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).
Installing the RAID Controller
To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components.
Remove the power cord(s).
2. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see the server system
documentation.
3. If necessary, change the bracket on the RAID controller to fit the height of the
server system (see
Intel® RAID Controller RT3WB080 Hardware User's Guide
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RAID Controller RT3WB080
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RAID Controller RT3WB080 with the provided cables
Figure
1).
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