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2 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller Hardware Installation Requirements The following items are required to install a 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller: • A 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller • A host system with an available x8 PCIe 3.0 slot Note: These controllers also work in PCI Express first generation slots. The PCI Express software is backward compatible with previous revisions of the PCI bus and the PCI-X bus. • The necessary internal cables, external cables, or both • SAS drives or SATA drives Note: Make sure to use an uninterruptible power supply. Quick Installation The following steps quickly install your 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller. These steps are for experienced computer users or installers. Detailed Installation for 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers or Detailed Installation for 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Modules contains the steps for all other users to follow. 1. Turn off the power to the system and all drives, enclosures, and system components, and disconnect the PC power cord. 2. Open the cabinet of the host system by following the instructions in the host system technical documentation. 3. Check the jumper settings to make sure that they are in the desired position. The jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do not need to change them. Note: See Chapter 3, 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller Characteristics, for detailed information about the jumpers and the connectors. 4. Install the 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller in the server, and connect SAS devices or SATA II devices to it. Make sure that the cables you use conform to all specifications. 15 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide