Intel RES3FV288 Hardware User Guide - Page 14

4 Installing and Connecting the RAID Expander This section explains how to install your RAID Expander and connect it to internal and external disk drives. Before You Begin • Read Appendix A: Safety Information. • Familiarize yourself with your product's physical features (see Standard RAID Expander Features on page 3). • Ensure that you have the right number of drives and cables for your application (see Selecting Disk Drives and Cables on page 11). Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a LowProfile Bracket If you are installing your RAID Expander into a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket included in your distribution kit. The full-height bracket is mounted on the front of the expander, and the low-profile bracket is mounted on the back, as shown in the figures below. Low-profile bracket Full-height bracket Back of board 8 Front of board Intel® RAID Expander Card RES3FV288 Hardware User's Guide