Adaptec 1430SA User Guide - Page 23
Before You Begin, Installing the HostRAID Controller, Optional - kit
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Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 23 Before You Begin ● Read the Safety Information on page 67. ● Familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 12). ● Ensure that you have the right quantity of disk drives for the RAID level you want to use for your arrays (see page 47). ● Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see page 12). ● If you have a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket supplied in the controller kit. ! Caution: Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only. Installing the HostRAID Controller This section describes how to install your HostRAID controller into your computer cabinet. 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord. Open the cabinet, following the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Select an available PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and remove the slot cover, as shown at right. (see page 12.) For the best performance, use the available 64-bit slot that's compatible with your HostRAID controller. ! Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the HostRAID controller. 3 As shown at right, insert the HostRAID controller into the PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into place. When installed properly, the HostRAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 Secure the bracket in the PCI slot, using the retention device (for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your computer. 5 Connect your computer's disk activity LED cable to the LED connector on the controller (see page 12). Ensure that the positive lead of the LED cable (usually a red wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is attached to pin 1. 6 Optional-Connect your HostRAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to an I2C connector on an internal backplane or enclosure, using an I2C cable. 7 Install your disk drives, following the instructions on page 24.