Integrated raid controller, Integrated raid controller memory module – Dell PowerVault 770N (Deskside NAS Appliance) User Manual
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the peripheral bay
8. Install six new hard drives into the slots in the drive bay.
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
10. Reconfigure the two mirrored operating system drives in the peripheral bay as RAID level 1 drives.
11. Reboot the system to verify that the operating system boots from the two mirrored drives in the peripheral bay.
12. Create a RAID level 5 data volume (see your array management software documentation).
Integrated RAID Controller
The integrated RAID controller, consists of three components: the RAID controller memory module, hardware key, and the
RAID battery. If the integrated RAID controller is disabled and you want to reactivate it, see "Activating the Integrated RAID
Controller" in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Integrated RAID Controller Memory Module
Removing the RAID Controller Memory Module
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.
1. Remove the bezel (see "
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the cover (see "
4. Push the ejectors on the RAID memory module connector down and outward to eject the memory module from the
connector (see
to locate the RAID memory module connector on the system board.
Figure 4-22. Removing and Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module