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Installing the HP Smart Array Controller Card,

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Cabling for the HP Integrity rx2620 and rx2600 Servers Installing the HP Smart Array Controller Card required for RAID, you need to install cable A7231-63025 as described in the "Recabling for RAID" section later in this chapter. If you opt to use both ports of the Smart Array controller card for your internal drives, you must purchase an additional HP Smart Array controller if you want external RAID mass storage. Installing the HP Smart Array Controller Card Step 1. If the server is running, shut down the OS, power off the server, and unplug the power cord. Step 2. Remove the metal system cover as described in the server's operation and maintenance guide. Step 3. Lift the PCI cage release lever along with the back edge of the PCI cage in order to lift the PCI cage out of the system. See Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4 Removing the PCI Cage 42 Chapter 5

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Cabling for the HP Integrity rx2620 and rx2600 Servers
Installing the HP Smart Array Controller Card
Chapter 5
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required for RAID, you need to install cable A7231-63025 as described in the “Recabling for
RAID” section later in this chapter.
If you opt to use both ports of the Smart Array controller card for your internal drives, you
must purchase an additional HP Smart Array controller if you want external RAID mass
storage.
Installing the HP Smart Array Controller Card
Step 1.
If the server is running, shut down the OS, power off the server, and unplug the power cord.
Step 2.
Remove the metal system cover as described in the server's operation and maintenance guide.
Step 3.
Lift the PCI cage release lever along with the back edge of the PCI cage in order to lift the PCI cage
out of the system. See Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 Removing the PCI Cage