Upgrading Your Server 9-65

Disk Array Controller

The disk array controller board N8103-81F is an optional PCI board provided to improve the data reliability.

The installation of this board enables the hard disks in the 3.5-inch hard disk bay of the server or those in an optional disk expansion unit to be used in the disk array configuration.

Disk array controller

No cable connection to

SCSI (A) connector

3.5-inch disk bay (disk array configuration)

Disk array configuration of built-in disks

On the server with the installation of the disk array controller board, how to connect the cables for modifying the hard disk configuration to the disk array configuration is described below.

1.See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare.

2.Pull out the server from the rack.

3.Remove the front access cover.

4.Remove the rear access cover.

If you are going to install the disk array controller on the PCI slot #3 or #4, remove the CPU access cover.

5.Install the disk array controller.

See "PCI board" in "Installation of options" to check the board installation position and install the board.

6.Loosen the two screws with which the fan unit is fixed.

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NEC 140Rc-4 manual Disk Array Controller, Disk array configuration of built-in disks