Compaq Smart Start 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler User Guide
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL
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Installing the Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and
Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or
handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
Many servers are also capable of producing energy levels that are considered
hazardous. These servers are to be serviced by qualified personnel trained to
deal with these hazards. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any
interlocks that may be provided for the purpose of removing these hazardous
conditions.
Consult the safety information and user documentation provided with your
server before attempting the installation.
To install the Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache
Enabler:
1.
Back up all data. This step is
mandatory
.
CAUTION:
Back up all data stored on existing drives before installing the
controller. All data stored on non-array drives is destroyed when the new
controller is installed.
2.
Close all applications.
3.
Power down the server.
CAUTION:
In systems using external data storage, be sure that the server is the
first unit powered down and the last to be powered back up. Doing this ensures
that the system will not erroneously mark the drives as failed.
