NEC N8100-1573F, User Manual

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Upgrading Your Server 9-25
Optional RAID Controller (N8103-116/117)
Your server can include the optional RAID Controller (N8103-116/117). The optional RAID
Controller can control the internal hard disk drives as the RAID System. To use the hard disk drives
in a RAID System, reconnect the hard disk drive interface cable on the mother board.
See "Cable Connection" for details.
IMPORTANT:
The optional RAID Controller board is extremely
sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the
Server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the
RAID Controller. Do not touch the RAID Controller terminals or on-
board parts by a bare hand or place the RAID Controller directly on the
desk. For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described
earlier.
NOTE:
Before installing an optional RAID Controller, run the BIOS
SETUP utility, select [Advanced]
→
[PCI Configuration], and confirm
that [Enabled] is set for the parameter [PCI Slot xx ROM] (xx: PCI slot
number).
Installation
See "PCI Board" in this chapter and manual that comes with the optional RAID Controller for the
installation of a RAID Controller (N8103-116/117).
IMPORTANT:
When the RAID Controller is connected, the boot
priority specified in BIOS SETUP utility must be eighth or younger. If
specified ninth or later, the configuration menu of RAID Controller will
fail to start.
Removal
Remove the optional RAID Controller (N8103-116/117) in reverse order of the installation steps.
If you do not install the board after removal, be sure to install the blank cover of the PCI riser card
on the slot from which you remove the board. Secure the blank panel with screw.