Dell PowerEdge 1850 - Manual (Page 60)

Activating the Optional Integrated RAID Controller
This document explains how to activate your system's integrated RAID controller on the optional ROMB riser card (when available).
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover. See " Opening the System ."
3. Remove the riser card insulator by lifting the two blue rivets at each end of the insulator, then lift the insulator off of the riser card. See Figure 6 -6 .
4. Locate the RAID memory module connector on the riser card.
Figure 7-5. Activating the Integrated RAID Controller
5. Push the ejectors on the RAID memory module connector outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the connector.
6. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys, and insert the memory module into the connector.
7. Press on the memory module with your thumbs while closing the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the memory module into the connector.
8. Insert the RAID hardware key into its connector on the system board and secure the key with the latches on each end of the connector. See Figure 7 -5 .
9. Insert the RAID battery into the battery holder. See Figure 7 -5 .
10. Connect the RAID battery to the RAID battery cable connector on the riser card. See Figure 7 -5 .
11. Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide).
12. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
13. Enter the System Setup program and verify that the setting for the SCSI controller has changed to reflect the presence of the RAID hardware (see
"Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. See your Product Information Guide for additional information.
NOTICE: To avoid possible data loss, back up all data on the hard drives before changing the mode of operation of the integrated SCSI controller from
SCSI to RAID.
NOTE: Do not substitute registered memory modules such as those used for system memory. Use the memory module supplied in the RAID
upgrade kit.