Activating the integrated raid controller, Optional integrated raid controller (see, Installing a hard drive on a carrier – Dell PowerEdge 2600 User Manual

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Installing a Hard Drive on a Carrier

1.

 

Insert the replacement hard drive into the carrier (see

Figure 4

-23

).

2.

 

Install the four screws that secure the drive to the carrier.

3.

 

Install the hard drive in the system (see "

Installing a Hard Drive

").

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

To activate the integrated RAID controller, you must install three components, the RAID controller memory module, hardware key, and battery.

1.

 

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.

 

Remove the cover (see "

Removing the Cover

").

3.

 

Push the ejectors on the RAID memory module connector down and outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the connector (see

Figure 4

-24

).

See

Figure 5

-3

to locate the RAID memory module connector on the system board.

4.

 

Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys, and insert the memory module into the connector (see

Figure 4

-24

).

The memory module connector has two alignment keys that allow the memory module to be installed into the connector in only one way.

5.

 

Press on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the memory module into the connector.

Figure 4-24. Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module

CAUTION:

See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting

against electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION:

Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See

your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.

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 the System 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:

The RAID controller memory module must be an unbuffered memory module, rated to run at 100 MHz or faster. Do not substitute registered

memory modules such as those used for system memory.

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