Intel RS3DC080 manual General Installation Process, Unpack the RAID Controller

General Installation Process

1 Unpack the RAID Controller

CAUTION: It is good practice to back up your data before adding hardware, such as a RAID controller, to your system.

Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free environment. Remove the controller from the antistatic bag, and inspect it for damage. A low-profile bracket is included with the RAID controller. If the RAID controller appears to be damaged or the low-profile bracket is missing, contact Intel or your reseller support representative.

The latest versions of the documentation, drivers, and firmware are available on the Intel website at http://www.intel.com/support. See Reference Documents for more information.

The website contains utility programs, device drivers for various operating systems, and related documentation.

3 Install the RAID Controller

Insert the RAID controller into a PCIe slot on the motherboard in the host computer, as shown in the following figure. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the RAID controller correctly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to the host computer chassis with the bracket screw.

NOTE: This RAID controller is a PCIe x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots. Some PCIe slots, however, support only PCIe graphics cards; if a RAID controller is installed in one of these slots, the RAID controller will not function. Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the PCIe slot.

	Bracket
	Screw
Press	Intel® RAID Controller
Here
	RS3DC080 as shown
	Press
	Here

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PCIe Slot

Edge of

Motherboard

2 Prepare the Host Computer

CAUTION: Before you install the RAID controller, make sure that the host computer is disconnected from the power and from any networks.

Turn off the host computer, and unplug the power cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove the cover from the host computer.

4 Configure and Install the

SAS/SATA Devices

Configure and install the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.

Refer to the documentation for the devices for any preinstallation configuration requirements.

5 Connect the RAID Controller to the SAS/SATA Devices

Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA devices, or both. Refer to 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller User Guide on the Intel website http://www.intel.com/support for information about the connector locations.

NOTE: Refer to the 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller User Guide on the Intel website http://www.intel.com/support for detailed information about the SAS cables.

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