Optional SAS RAID Controller
If you install the optional SAS RAID controller card, you can install two SAS or SATA hard drives and configure them for RAID 0 or RAID 1 operation.
•See "Expansion Cards" on page 44 for information on installing the optional SAS RAID controller card.
•See the RAID controller card documentation for information about the RAID configuration utility.
Before You Begin
You may need to use different programs than those provided with the operating system to partition and format SAS or SATA hard drives.
NOTICE: Do not turn off or reboot your system while the drive is being formatted. Doing so can cause a drive failure.
When you format a
Installing a Hard Drive
1If you are replacing an existing hard drive, disconnect the data and power cables from the back of the drive. See Figure
2To remove the drive carrier from the system, press inwards on the release tabs on each side of the carrier and lift the carrier from the system. See Figure
3If you are replacing an existing hard drive, deflect the sides of the carrier outward and separate the hard drive from the carrier.
4To install the new hard drive in the carrier, fit the left edge of the drive into the carrier, then lower the right edge of the drive into the carrier until the pins fit into the corresponding holes in the drive. See Figure
5Reinstall the drive carrier into the system.
6Connect the data cable to the back of the drive.
7Connect the other end of the cable to the drive controller:
•If you are connecting the drive to the optional SAS controller card, route the SAS data cable though the oval opening in the chassis brace and connect the cable to the data connector on the controller card. Secure the data cable to the clips on the edge of the cooling shroud.
•If you are connecting the drive to the SATA controller on the system board, route the SATA data cable though the oval opening in the chassis brace and connect the cable to SATA connector SATA A or SATA B. See Figure
8Connect the power cable to the back of the drive. See Figure
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