Dell PowerEdge 2850 Activating the Integrated RAID Controller - Page 5

This document explains how to activate the integrated RAID controller on Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1850, 2800, and 2850 systems. Your upgrade kit includes a RAID controller memory module, RAID hardware key, RAID battery, and RAID software. Before you perform the following procedures, ensure that your PowerEdge 1850 riser card supports the RAID option. If a memory module connector is not present on the riser card, you have purchased the standard riser card, which does not support the RAID option. To use the RAID option, replace the standard riser card with the optional ROMB PCI-X or PCI-Express riser card. See the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to identify the type of riser card that is installed in your system. CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. NOTICE: To avoid possible data loss, back up all data on the hard drives before changing the mode of operation of the integrated SCSI controller from SCSI to RAID. NOTE: See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed instructions on removing or replacing components. 1 Remove the bezel (if applicable). 2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the AC power from the electrical outlet. 3 Open the system. 4 If you have a PowerEdge 1850 system, remove the riser card insulator by lifting the two blue rivets at each end of the insulator, then lift the insulator off of the riser card. If you have a PowerEdge 2800 system, go to step 5. If you have a PowerEdge 2850, remove the riser card. 5 Locate the RAID memory module connector on the riser card. See Figure 1-1. Activating the Integrated RAID Controller 1-3