Dell PowerEdge 2550 Activation Manual page 3

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller
This document explains how to activate your Dell™ system's PowerEdge™ expandable
RAID controller 3/Di (PERC 3/Di). Your upgrade kit includes a RAID controller memory
module, RAID hardware key, RAID battery, and RAID software.
WARNING: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and
disconnect it from its electrical outlet. For more information, see "Safety
First—For You and Your Computer" in your system's Installation and
Troubleshooting Guide .
NOTICE: To avoid possible data loss, back up all data on the hard-disk drives before changing
the mode of operation of the integrated SCSI controller from SCSI to RAID.
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety
instructions in your System Information document.
Open the system doors.
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See "Opening the System Doors" in your system Installation and
Troubleshooting Guide.
Open the ejectors on the RAID controller memory module socket by pressing down
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and outward, which allows you to insert the memory module into the socket.
See Figure 1-1 for the location of the socket on the system board.
A ct iv a ti n g th e De l l PE RC 3/D i
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