Intel raid controller srcsas144e - Manual (Page 16)

7 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide
Installation
1. Power off the computer and all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove
the power cord from the computer.
2. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express add-in card slots. See your
server chassis documentation for instructions.
3. Align the controller’s connector with a x4 or x8 PCI Express* slot on the server
board.
4. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot, as
shown in Figure 1 . Secure the bracket to the computer chassis.
Figure 1. Inserting the Intel
®
RAID Controller SRCSAS144E into a PCI
Express* Slot
5. Connect the provided internal and/or external cables into the adapter using the 4-port
combined end. Make sure the controller and cables are properly attached.
— If using an external cable, plug the cable into the connector in the end bracket.
— If using an internal cable, plug the cable into connector at the inside edge of the
adapter.
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