Dell PowerEdge 2800 User Manual

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Installing the SCSI Backplane Daughter Card

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Figure 1-1.

Installing the SCSI Daughter Card

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To use the optional integrated ROMB controller in a split 2 x 4 backplane configuration:

a

Connect channel A on the riser card to SCSIA on the SCSI backplane. This channel
controls the boot drive (drive 0) and drives 1, 2, and 3.

b

Connect SCSI channel B on the riser card to connector SCSIB on the SCSI backplane.
This channel controls drives 4, 5, 8, and 9.

To use an optional RAID controller card in a split 2 x 4 backplane configuration:

a

Connect SCSI channel A (channel 0) on the controller card to connector SCSIA on
the SCSI backplane. This channel controls the boot drive (drive 0) and drives 1, 2, and 3.

b

Connect SCSI channel B (channel 1) on the controller card to connector SCSIB on
the SCSI backplane. This channel controls drives 4, 5, 8, and 9.

9

Slide the drive tray back into the operating position.

a

Grasp both sides of the front panel and slide the drive tray backwards until the tray is
in the operating position.

b

Rotate the drive tray release lever toward the back of the system.

c

Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screw that secures the drive tray
release handle to the chassis.

10

Close the system.

11

Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.

12

Enter System Setup to ensure that the RAID or SCSI controller card is configured correctly.
See your system’s

User’s Guide for more information.

13

Replace the bezel (if applicable).

SCSI daughter card

SCSI backplane board

standoffs (2)

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