Connect Physical Disks to the PERC S300 Adapter
WARNING: Critical system components might be damaged if the installer is not properly grounded to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD).
NOTE: Use either the standard power connector or, if available on the power supply, a SATA/SATA II power connector. Do not use both.
NOTE: You can view the physical disk LEDs on a system that uses a PERC S300 controller by removing the front panel from the system.
NOTE: The controller supports a feature that staggers the spinup of each physical disk sequentially. This allows enough time between physical disk starts to prevent the power supply from overloading.
1Install the physical disks into the system.
2Connect a
NOTE: If the system contains a PERC S300 controller and has a backplane with hot- swap capability, the cables cannot be inserted directly into the physical disks. The physical disks (within their carriers) are inserted and seated in the backplane.
A cable from the backplane is then connected to the PERC S300 controller.
Complete the Hardware Installation
After the controller and cables are installed, perform the following steps:
1Make sure that the wire bundles and cables inside the system are not twisted. Make sure they do not interfere with fans, power supplies, heat sinks, or electrical devices.
2Replace the cover of the system. See your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual or User’s Guide for more information on closing the system.
3Reconnect the power cable(s) and network cables, and then turn on the system.
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