IBM Redbooks ServeRAID-MR10i, User Manual

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Detailed Installation 2-3
items are missing, contact your place of purchase. The
ServeRAID-MR10i controller is shipped with the following
items:
– The ServeRAID-MR Support CD containing MegaRAID
®
drivers for supported operating systems, an electronic
version of this
User’s Guide , and other related
documentation
– Warranty information
Step 2. Turn off the Power to the System
Review all safety information provided with the computer. Turn
off the computer, unplug the power cords from the power
supplies, disconnect the computer from the network, and
remove the computer cover. See the documentation provided
with the computer for instructions. Before you install the
controller, make sure that the computer is disconnected from
the power and from any networks.
Step 3. Review the ServeRAID-MR10i Controller Connectors
Refer to Chapter 3, “ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller
Characteristics” for a diagram of the ServeRAID-MR10i
controller with its connectors.
Step 4. Review the Controller Limitations
Review Section 1.2.1, “Controller Limitations” before you install
the controller in the system.
Step 5. Check the Intelligent Battery Backup Unit
Make sure that the iBBU is present.
Step 6. Install the ServeRAID-MR10i Controller
Select a PCI Express slot and align the controller’s PCI
Express bus connector to the slot. Press down gently but firmly
to make sure that the card is properly seated in the slot. Secure
the bracket to the computer chassis.
Figure 2.1 shows the installation of the ServeRAID-MR10i
controller in a PCI Express slot.
Note: Some PCI-E slots support PCI-E graphics cards only; if a
RAID controller is installed on those PCI-E slots, it will not
function.