Dell PowerEdge 1850 - Manual (Page 5)

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller
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This document explains how to activate the integrated RAID controller on Dell™
PowerEdge™ 1850, 2800, and 2850 systems. Your upgrade kit includes a RAID controller
memory module, RAID hardware key, RAID battery, and RAID software.
Before you perform the following procedures, ensure that your PowerEdge 1850 riser card supports
the RAID option. If a memory module connector is not present on the riser card, you have
purchased the standard riser card, which does not support the RAID option. To use the RAID
option, replace the standard riser card with the optional ROMB PCI-X or PCI-Express riser card.
See the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to identify the type of riser card that is installed in
your system.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any
of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information
about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
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:
See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed instructions on removing
or replacing components.
1 Remove the bezel (if applicable).
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the AC power
from the electrical outlet.
3 Open the system.
4 If you have a PowerEdge 1850 system, 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.
If you have a PowerEdge 2800 system, go to step 5.
If you have a PowerEdge 2850, remove the riser card.
5 Locate the RAID memory module connector on the riser card. See Figure 1-1.