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Hardware Installation and Configuration

3 Determine whether the dirty cache LED on the controller is illuminated.

If the LED is illuminated, replace the system cover, reconnect the system to power, turn on the
system, and repeat step 1 and step 2. See Figure 3-10.

NOTE:

The location of the PERC 5/i varies from system to system. See the Hardware Owner’s Manual

included with the system for specific information on where the PERC 5/i is located.

If the LED is not illuminated, continue with the next step.

Figure 3-10.

PERC 5/i Adapter Dirty Cache LED Location

4 Disconnect the data cables and battery cable from the PERC 5/i.
5 Remove any retention mechanism, such as a bracket screw, that might be holding the PERC 5/i in the

system, and gently lift the controller from the system’s PCI-E slot. See Figure 3-11.

dirty cache LED

bracket screw

PERC 5/i Adapter

memory module

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