Chapter 4. Installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card if you are using the AIX or Linux operating system. Save this guide for future reference.
Note: If you are using the Linux operating system, the device driver and utility software must first be installed before the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card. For information regarding installing software and configuring your system, see Chapter 7, “Installing and Setting Up Software for the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card (Linux),” on page 13. If you have another operating system installed, refer to your operating system documentation.
Attention
Be sure you have read “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page vii before handling your Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card.
To install the adapter, refer to the option installation documentation that shipped with your system unit to perform the following:
1.Shut down your system and place it into service mode as described in the documentation provided with your system.
2.Remove the front bezel as described in the service as described in the documentation provided with your system.
3.Plug the card into the connector on the system board as described in the documentation provided with your system.
4.Replace the front bezel as described in the service as described in the documentation provided with your system.
5.Return the system unit to the operating position and power it on. If the integrated SCSI controller was used as the boot device prior to the card installation, the controller will still boot your system.
Note: If the system unit does not power on, repeat this installation procedure. If you continue experiencing problems, contact your service representative.
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