3. Insert the RAID controller into the expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into
place. When installed properly, the RAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot.
Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the RAID controller.
4. Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for instance, a screw or lever)
supplied with your computer.
5. Prepare and install your internal disk drives, following the instructions in
Connecting Disk Drives to Your
.
If you are not installing internal disk drives, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then
continue with
Connecting External Devices installation external devicesexternal devicescontrollers
connecting external devicesdisk drives external
.
5.2.2
Installing a RAID Controller with Zero Maintenance Cache Protection
Microsemi Adaptec RAID controllers with zero maintenance cache protection include a flash module
daughterboard and a supercapacitor module. On Microsemi Adaptec Series Q controllers, the daughterboard
is pre-installed. On Microsemi Adaptec RAID controllers with optional zero maintenance cache protection
(see
), the daughterboard is user installed. The supercapacitor module is
always user installed.
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