Hardware Installation; Requirements; Quick Installation - Intel SRCU42X Hardware User's Manual

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

This chapter describes the procedures for installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X. It
contains the following sections:
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2.1

Requirements

The following items are required to install the RAID controller:
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Intel strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
2.2

Quick Installation

The following steps are for for experienced computer users/installers. Section 2.3, "Detailed
Installation", contains detailed steps.
1) (Optional, required to enable Write Back Cache) Attach the Battery Backup Unit to the
2) Turn power off to the server and all hard disk drives, enclosures, and system components
3) Follow the instructions in the host system documentation to open the cabinet of the host
4) Determine the SCSI ID and SCSI termination requirements.
5) Install the SRCU42X controller in the server, connect SCSI devices to it, and set
6) Perform a safety check:
7) Turn power on after completing the safety check.
Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X
Section 2.1, "Requirements," page 19
Section 2.2, "Quick Installation," page 19
Section 2.3, "Detailed Installation," page 20
Section 2.4, "After You Have Installed the Storage Adapter," page 24
An Intel RAID SRCU42X controller
A host computer with an available 32- or 64-bit, 3.3V PCI or PCI-X expansion slot
The Resource CD
The necessary internal and/or external SCSI cables. Ensure that the SCSI cables conform
to all SCSI specifications.
Ultra, Ultra2, Ultra160, or Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives (although backward
compatible, SCSI uses the speed of the slowest device on the bus)
RAID adapter.
and remove the PC power cord.
system.
termination correctly on the SCSI channel(s).
– Ensure that all cables are properly attached.
– Ensure that the Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X is properly installed.
– Close the cabinet of the host system.
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