Installation Steps; Step 1-Unpack The Perc 3/Qc Controller - Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 3 User Manual

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PERC 3/ QC H a r d war e Ins ta l lati on

Installation Steps

This section provides an overview of installing the RAID controller. See the
following sections for more information about each step.
Unpack the PERC 3/QC controller and inspect for damage.
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Make sure all items are in the package. If damaged, call your Dell
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support representative.
Turn the computer off and remove the cover.
2
Check the jumper settings on the PERC 3/QC controller.
3
Set SCSI termination.
4
Install the PERC 3/QC card.
5
Connect the SCSI cables to SCSI devices.
6
Set the target IDs for the SCSI devices.
7
Replace the computer cover and turn the power on.
8
Be sure the SCSI devices are powered up before or at the same time as
the host computer.
Run the PERC 3/QC Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
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Configuration Utility or WebBIOS Configuration Utility.
Install software drivers for the desired operating systems.
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Step 1—Unpack the PERC 3/QC Controller
Unpack and install the hardware in a static-free environment. The PERC
3/QC is packed inside an anti-static bag between two sponge sheets.
Remove the controller card and inspect it for damage. If the card appears
damaged, or if any item listed below is missing, contact your Dell support
representative. The PERC 3/QC card comes with:
• The PERC 3 User's Guide
• A license agreement
• The PERC 3/QC Configuration Utilities diskette