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Quick Installation

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2.2

Quick Installation

The following steps are for for experienced computer users/installers. Section 2.3, “Detailed

Installation”, contains detailed steps.

1)

Attach the Intel® Portable Cache Module (Optional, required to enable Write Back

Cache) or attach the memory DIMM to the RAID controller if the DIMM is not pre-

installed.

2)

Turn power off to the server and all hard disk drives, enclosures, and system components

and remove the PC power cord.

3)

Follow the instructions in the host system documentation to open the cabinet of the host

system.

4)

Determine the SCSI ID and SCSI termination requirements.

5)

Install the RAID Controller SRCU42E in the server, connect SCSI devices to it, and set

termination correctly on the SCSI channel(s).

6)

Perform a safety check:

–

Ensure that all cables are properly attached.

–

Ensure that the RAID Controller SRCU42E is properly installed.

–

Close the cabinet of the host system.

7)

Turn power on after completing the safety check.

2.3

Detailed Installation

This section provides detailed instructions for installing the Intel

®

RAID Controller

SRCU42E.

1)

Unpack

Unpack and remove the RAID Controller SRCU42E. Inspect it for damage. If it appears

damaged, or if any items listed below are missing, contact your Intel support

representative. The Intel

®

RAID Controller SRCU42E is shipped with:

◊

The Resource CD, which contains Intel RAID drivers for supported operating

systems, an electronic version of this guide, and other related documentation.

◊

A license agreement

2)

Attach the Intel® Portable Cache Module (Optional, required to enable Write Back

Cache) or attach the memory DIMM to the controller if the DIMM is not pre-installed.

a.

Remove the Intel® Portable Cache Module or memory DIMM from its packaging.

b.

Open both DIMM socket levers on the RAID controller, noted by letter B in the

figure below.

c.

Note the location of the alighment notch and insert the Intel® Portable Cache Module

or memory DIMM, lining up the slot in the Intel® Portable Cache Module or DIMM

with the alignment notch.

d.

Push the Intel® Portable Cache Module or DIMM firmly into the card. See letter A

in Figure 2.1.

e.

Make sure the socket levers latch securely.

Section	Page
Preface	8
Contents	11
Figures	12
Tables	13
Chapter 1 Overview	15
1.1 Overview	15
1.2 Features	16
1.3 Hardware	17
1.3.1 RAID Controller Configurations	17
Table 1-1 Intel® Raid Controller SRCU42E Features	17
1.3.2 Configuration on Disk	18
1.3.3 Drive Roaming	18
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation	19
2.1 Requirements	19
2.2 Quick Installation	20
2.3 Detailed Installation	20
Figure 2.1 Install the Intel Portable Cache Module	21
Figure 2.2 Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E in a x8 PCI Express* Slot	22
Table 2-1 Target ID’s	22
Figure 2.3 Terminating an Internal SCSI Disk Array	24
2.4 After You Have Installed the RAID Controller	25
Chapter 3 Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E Technical Reference	26
3.1 Overview	26
Figure 3.1 Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E Layout	26
Table 3-1 Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E Headers and Connectors	27
3.2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E Characteristics	28
Table 3-2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E Characteristics	28
3.3 Technical Specifications	28
3.3.1 RAID Controller Specifications	28
Table 3-3 Intel® RAID Controller SRCU42E Specifications	28
3.3.2 Array Performance Features	29
Table 3-4 Array Performance Features	29
3.3.3 Fault Tolerance	30
Table 3-5 Fault Tolerance Features	30
3.3.4 Electrical Characteristics	30
Table 3-6 Maximum Power Requirements	30
3.3.5 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics	30
3.3.6 Safety Characteristics	31

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