NEC Promise SuperTrak EX8350 User Manual

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215. Hardware SetupInstall the disk array controller in a server in the following procedure.CheckBefore the installation, always refer to the User’s Guide of the server. The job flow variesdepending on the server type, device configuration, and existence of additional HDD cage. Checkthe server type and device configuration before the installation to follow the correct flow.Start setupPrepare for setup.Select and install bracket.Install the disk array controller(with connection of additional battery).Connect LED and SATA cables.Install additional HDD cage. (*)Form SATA cable.Connect I2C cable. (*)End setup.(*) These steps are not required if the additional HDD cage is not installed.5-1. Preparing for SetupNoticeNote the following before the setup. Only a single disk array controller can be installed in a server. Some limitation may be imposed to the installation on the PCI (or PCI Express) slotdepending on the type of the server. Before the installation, check the limitation followingthe User’s Guide of the server. HDDs to be connected to the card should have the same specification. Contact yourservice representative for HDDs which can be connected to the card. The card may coexist with other PCI boards (including disk array controller, mirroringboard, and SCSI controller) only limitedly. Before using the card together with other PCIboards, ask your service representative whether the card can coexist with the other PCIboards.1. Exit from all application programs and shutdown OS.2. Press the POWER switch on the server to turn off the power of the server.3. Pull out all the power cords connected to the power unit of the server from the receptacles.4. Remove the side cover on the server following the procedure described in the User’s Guide of theserver.CheckFor the installation or removal of the side cover and other components on the server, refer tothe User’s Guide of the server.