AMCC 9000 User Manual

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Installation Overview
Details about each step in the installation process are included in 
this guide.
For your reference, the list below provides an overview of the main 
steps required.
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If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the 
controller. (For details, see “Appendix A. Installing the Battery 
Backup Unit” on page 99
.)
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Install the controller, cables, and drives. 
a
Connect the interface cables to the controller card.
b
Turn off power switches and unplug power cords for the 
equipment with which you are working. 
c
Make sure you are grounded, to avoid electrostatic dis-
charge, which could damage computer components or 
accessories. 
d
Insert the controller card into the computer.
e
If the drives are not already installed in the computer, 
install them.
f
Connect the interface cables to the drives.
g
Close up the case.
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Power on the system.