Dell (PERC) S100, PERC S300 manual Installing the Perc S300 Adapter

Installing the PERC S300 Adapter

NOTE: The procedure to open a system and add parts might vary from system to system. For more information, see the Hardware Owner's Manual of the system on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.

1Unpack the PERC S300 Adapter and check it for damage.

NOTE: If the PERC S300 Adapter is damaged, contact Dell Support at support.dell.com.

2Turn off the system and attached peripherals. Disconnect the system power cable from the electrical outlet. See the system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or User’s Guide on support.dell.com/manuals for more information about power supplies.

3Disconnect the system from the network and remove the cover of the system. See your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or User’s Guide for more information on opening the system.

4Select an appropriate PCI-E slot. Remove the blank filler bracket on the back of the system aligned with the PCI-E slot you have selected.

NOTE: Insert the controller into a slot that has at least eight PCI-E lanes for optimum performance.

NOTE: Insert the controller into a slot with a PCI-E x8 or larger physical connector.

NOTE: For more information about your system’s PCI-E slots, see your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or User’s Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.

5Align the PERC S300 Adapter to the PCI-E slot you have selected.

6Insert the controller gently, but firmly, until the controller is firmly seated in the PCI-E slot. See Figure 4-1.

7Tighten the bracket screw, if any, or use the system’s retention clips to secure the controller to the system’s chassis.

NOTE: If you are attempting to install a Modular PERC S300 refer to the platform documentation for help with the installation.

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