Raid controller, Replacing the raid controller – Dell PowerVault 725N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual
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2.
Remove the system cover. See "
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3.
Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4.
Remove the plastic insert adjacent to the expansion card slots. See
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5.
Grasp the expansion card and carefully pull it away from the riser-card connector.
6.
If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening.
7.
Replace the plastic insert, ensuring that the insert is oriented exactly as shown in
8.
Replace the system cover. See "
9.
Reconnect the system and peripherals to the power source and turn on the system.
RAID Controller
The Cost Effective RAID Controller (CERC) card is a half-length PCI adapter card that provides four master RAID-capable IDE channels. The card is available
only as a pre-installed option on some NAS systems.
Replacing the RAID Controller
1.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2.
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3.
Remove the blower and fan assembly. See "
Removing a Blower or Fan Assembly
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4.
Remove the plastic insert adjacent to the expansion slots. See
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Figure 4-12. Removing the Plastic Insert
5.
Grasp the expansion card and carefully pull it away from the riser-card connector. See
Figure 4-13. Installing the CERC Card
NOTE:
Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion card slots to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the
system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and help keep the system properly cooled by promoting airflow inside the system.
NOTE:
When you turn on the system, press the power button for less than two seconds. If you press the power button for longer than 3 seconds,
the NAS system shuts down.
CAUTION:
See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting
against electrostatic discharge.