Hardware installation, Before you begin, General considerations – Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller S300 User Manual
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Hardware Installation
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Hardware Installation
Before You Begin
This chapter describes how to install the Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller
(PERC) S300 adapter.
NOTE:
The PERC S100 controller is an integral component of the motherboard.
Hardware installation instructions are not required for a system with a PERC S100
controller.
General Considerations
WARNING:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this chapter, follow the
safety instructions that were shipped with your system. For additional safety
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on dell.com at the
following location: dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. Always
use proper antistatic protection when handling components. Touching
components without using a proper ground can damage the equipment.
WARNING:
Plug the PERC S300 controller only into a PCI-E slot. Plugging the
controller into an incorrect type of slot can potentially destroy the controller, as
well as the motherboard.
CAUTION:
Before installing a controller in an existing system, back up all critical
data. Failure to follow this accepted system management practice could result in a
loss of data.
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