Adaptec 2805 User Manual and Install Guide - Page 48

Before You Begin, Installing the Controller

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Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives ● 47 Before You Begin ● Read Safety Information on page 147. ● Familiarize yourself with your 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 42). ● Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see page 42). ● 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 (see page 43). 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 (ZMCP). ZMCP uses flash memory and a supercapacitor module to protect the cache without a battery. 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 48. ! Caution: Be sure to handle the controller by its bracket or edges only. 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.

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Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
●
47
Before You Begin
●
Read
Safety Information
on page 147
.
●
Familiarize yourself with your 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 42
).
●
Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see
page 42
).
●
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 (see
page 43
).
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 (ZMCP). ZMCP uses flash memory and a
supercapacitor module to protect the cache without a battery.
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
48
.
Caution:
Be sure to handle the controller by its bracket or edges only.
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.
!
!