Dell PowerEdge 2650 - Manual (Page 3)

This document explains how to activate your system's integrated RAID controller. Your
upgrade kit includes a RAID controller memory module, RAID hardware key, RAID battery,
and RAID software.
/K CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, read the safety instructions in
your System Information A o z u m i n i .
/t\ CAUTION: Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. See the
System Information document for
additional information.
O NOTICE: See "Protecting Against Eiectrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your
System Information document.
O NOTICE: To avoid possibie data ioss, back up aii data on the hard drives before changing the
mode of operation of the integrated SCSI controiier from SCSI to RAID.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" in your Installation and Troubleshooting
Guide).
3 Push the ejectors on the RAID memory module connector down and outward to allow
the memory module to be inserted into the connector (see Figure 1-1).
To locate the RAID memory module connector on the system board, see your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
4 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys, and insert the
memory module into the connector (see Figure 1-1).
The memory module connector has two alignment keys that allow the memory
module to be installed into the connector in only one way
^ NOTE: The RAID controiier memory moduie must be an unbuffered memory moduie, rated
to run at 100 M Hz or faster. Do not substitute registered memory moduies such as those
used for system memory.
5 Press on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with
your index fingers to lock the memory module into the connector.
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