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Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives ● 44 Before You Begin ● Read Safety Information on page 150. ● Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 18). ● Ensure you have the right quantity of disk drives for the RAID level you want to use for your arrays (see page 40). ● Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see page 40). ● If you are installing a low-profile RAID controller into a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket included in the kit. ! Caution: Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only. Installing the Controller This section describes how to install your Adaptec RAID controller into your computer cabinet. Adaptec RAID controllers come in two basic configurations: standard and zero maintenance cache protection with batteryless backup. Follow one of these sets of instructions: ● To install a standard series Adaptec RAID controller (without zero maintenance cache protection), see the following section. ● To install an Adaptec RAID controller with zero maintenance cache protection, see page 45. Installing a RAID Controller 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord. Open the cabinet, following the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Select an available PCIe expansion slot that's compatible with your RAID controller and remove the slot cover, as shown at right. (PCIe bus compatibility is marked to the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 17.) ! Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right, insert the RAID controller into the expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into place. When installed properly, the RAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your computer. 5 Connect your computer's disk activity LED cable to the LED connector on the controller (marked on the figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 17). Ensure that the positive lead of the LED cable (usually a red wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is attached to pin 1.

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Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
●
44
Before You Begin
●
Read
Safety Information
on page 150
.
●
Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller’s physical features and the RAID
levels that it supports (see
page 18
).
●
Ensure you have the right quantity of disk drives for the RAID level you want to use for
your arrays (see
page 40
).
●
Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see
page 40
).
●
If you are installing a low-profile RAID controller into a low-profile computer cabinet,
replace the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket included in the kit.
Caution:
Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only.
Installing the Controller
This section describes how to install your Adaptec RAID controller into your computer cabinet.
Adaptec RAID controllers come in two basic configurations: standard and zero maintenance
cache protection with batteryless backup. Follow one of these sets of instructions:
●
To install a standard series
Adaptec
RAID controller (without
zero maintenance cache
protection)
, see the following section.
●
To install an
Adaptec
RAID controller with
zero maintenance cache protection
, see
page
45
.
Installing a RAID Controller
1
Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord. Open
the cabinet, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
2
Select an available PCIe expansion slot that’s compatible with
your RAID controller and remove the slot cover, as shown at
right. (PCIe bus compatibility is marked to the controller figures
in
About Your RAID Controller
on page 17
.)
Caution:
Touch a grounded metal object before handling
the RAID controller.
3
As shown at right, insert the RAID controller into the expansion
slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into place.
When installed properly, the RAID controller should appear
level with the expansion slot
.
4
Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device
(for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your computer.
5
Connect your computer’s disk activity LED cable to the LED
connector on the controller (
marked on the figures in
About
Your RAID Controller
on page 17
)
.
Ensure that the positive lead of the LED cable (usually a red
wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is attached to pin 1.
!
!