Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the procedures for installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X. It
contains the following sections:
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Section 2.1, “Requirements,” page 19
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Section 2.2, “Quick Installation,” page 19
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Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation,” page 20
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Section 2.4, “After You Have Installed the Storage Adapter,” page 24
2.1
Requirements
The following items are required to install the RAID controller:
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An Intel RAID SRCU42X controller
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A host computer with an available 32- or 64-bit, 3.3V PCI or PCI-X expansion slot
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The Resource CD
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The necessary internal and/or external SCSI cables. Ensure that the SCSI cables conform
to all SCSI specifications.
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Ultra, Ultra2, Ultra160, or Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives (although backward
compatible, SCSI uses the speed of the slowest device on the bus)
Intel strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
2.2
Quick Installation
The following steps are for for experienced computer users/installers. Section 2.3, “Detailed
Installation”, contains detailed steps.
1) (Optional, required to enable Write Back Cache) Attach the Battery Backup Unit to the
RAID adapter.
2) Turn power off to the server and all hard disk drives, enclosures, and system components
and remove the PC power cord.
3) Follow the instructions in the host system documentation to open the cabinet of the host
system.
4) Determine the SCSI ID and SCSI termination requirements.
5) Install the SRCU42X controller in the server, connect SCSI devices to it, and set
termination correctly on the SCSI channel(s).
6) Perform a safety check:
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Ensure that all cables are properly attached.
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Ensure that the Intel RAID Controller SRCU42X is properly installed.
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Close the cabinet of the host system.
7) Turn power on after completing the safety check.
