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Figure 7-2. Removing and Replacing the CD/Diskette Drive Tray

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Installing a RAID Controller Card

Follow these general guidelines when installing a RAID controller card. For specific instructions, see the documentation supplied with the controller card.

1. Unpack the RAID controller card, and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

2. Remove the microprocessor tray (see "Removing the Microprocessor Tray" in "Installing System Board Options").

3. Install the RAID controller card (see "Installing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System Board Options").

If you are connecting the card to internal drives, install the RAID controller card in expansion slot 2 or 3.

4. Connect the SCSI interface cable as follows, routing it under the fan assembly tray:

l To operate the SCSI backplane in a 1 x 8 configuration, connect the interface cable to the SCSIA connector on the SCSI backplane board and to

the RAID controller card.

l To operate the SCSI backplane in a 2 x 4 configuration, connect the interface cable to the SCSIB connector on the SCSI backplane board and to

the RAID controller card.

To identify the correct RAID controller card connector, see the documentation for the card.

5. Replace the microprocessor tray (see "Replacing the Microprocessor Tray" in "Installing System Board Options").

6. Reconnect the system to an electrical outlet and turn it on.

7. Install any required SCSI device drivers (see "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers" in the User's Guide).

8. Test the SCSI devices.

Test a SCSI hard drive by running the SCSI Controllers test in the system diagnostics.

Configuring the Boot Device

If you plan to boot the system from a hard drive, the drive must be attached to the primary (or boot) controller. The device that the system boots from is

determined by the boot order specified in the System Setup program.

The System Setup program provides options that the system uses to scan for installed boot devices. Refer to your system's User's Guide for information about

the System Setup program.

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CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see

"Safety First—For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

NOTICE: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.