Adaptec 1420SA 사용자 설명서
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives
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Before You Begin
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Familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller’s physical features and the RAID levels
that it supports (see
that it supports (see
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Ensure that you have the right number of disk drives to achieve the desired RAID level (see
).
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Ensure that you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see
cables and for SATA cables).
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If you have a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the
low-profile bracket supplied in the controller kit.
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.
manufacturer’s instructions.
2
Select an available PCI, PCIe or PCI-X expansion slot and
remove the slot cover, as shown at right.
remove the slot cover, as shown at right.
For the best performance, use the available slot that’s
compatible with your HostRAID controller (see
compatible with your HostRAID controller (see
).
PCI/PCIe bus compatibility is marked to the controller
figures in
figures in
.
Caution:
Touch a grounded metal object before handling
the HostRAID controller.
3
As shown at right, insert the HostRAID controller into the
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.
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 expansion slot, using the retention
device (for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your
computer.
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 HostRAID controller, if applicable to
your controller. The LED connectors are marked on the
figures in
LED connector on the HostRAID controller, if applicable to
your controller. The LED connectors are marked on the
figures in
.
Ensure that the positive lead of the LED cable (usually a red
wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is connected to pin
1.
wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is connected to pin
1.
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