PowerEdge 2850 Raid

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

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Dell™ Systems Activating the Integrated RAID Controller www.dell.com | support.dell.com

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

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... connector is installed in your Product Information Guide for detailed instructions on Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1850, 2800, and 2850 systems. Your upgrade kit includes a RAID controller memory module, RAID hardware key, RAID battery, and RAID software. This document explains how to activate the integrated RAID controller on removing or replacing components. 1 Remove the bezel (if applicable). 2 Turn...

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

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Figure 1-2. Use the memory module supplied in the RAID upgrade kit. 1-4 Activating the Integrated RAID Controller Locating the RAID Memory Module RAID battery RAID battery holder RAID memory module RAID key B A SCSI A SCSI B 6 Push the ejectors on the RAID memory module connector down and outward to allow the memory module to be ... 1-2. NOTE: Do not substitute unbuffered DDR 2 memory modules such as those used for system memory. Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module ejectors (2) alignment key 7 Locate the memory module that is included with the upgrade kit. 8 Align the...

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

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... the system board and secure the key with the latches on the system board. If you have a PowerEdge 1850 system, install the RAID battery into the RAID battery holder. If you have a PowerEdge 2850 system: a Position the RAID battery over the RAID battery holder with your Product Information Guide for important battery disposal instructions. 16 Connect the...

Activating the Integrated RAID Controller

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...of system operation before you have a PowerEdge 2850 system, replace the riser card. 18 Close the system. 19 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the two plastic rivets to secure the insulator. If you can operate the RAID controller in write-back mode. 22... Install the bezel (if applicable). 1-6 Activating the Integrated RAID Controller NOTICE: The newly-installed RAID battery must be charged for more information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. If you have a PowerEdge 1850 system, place the plastic riser card insulator over the riser card...

Updating Your NIC Teaming Drivers (.pdf)

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... socket locations to ensure proper installation. 10 If applicable, remove the RAC card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-1. See "Installing a RAC Card" in "Installing System Options" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 11 If applicable, remove the RAID key. 12 Remove the power supply(s). See "Processor" in "Installing System Options" in...

Updating Your NIC Teaming Drivers (.pdf)

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... underside of the riser board with the corresponding connector on the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Replace the processor(s). 6 If applicable, replace the RAC card. 7 If applicable, replace the RAID key. 8 Replace the power supply(s). 9 Install the new riser board provided in... the Service-Only Parts Replacement Procedures guide on support.dell.com. 13 Reinstall the cover. 14 If applicable, reattach the bezel. 6 ...

Updating Your NIC Teaming Drivers (.pdf)

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Removing and Replacing the System Board and Riser Board In A Dell PowerEdge 2850 System Removing the System Board 1 If applicable, remove the bezel. 2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet ... Your System Board and Riser Board 7 See "Installing a RAC Card" in "Installing System Options" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 13 If applicable, remove the RAID key. 14 Remove the power supply(s). NOTE: While removing the memory modules, record the memory module socket locations to disengage the SCSI backplane from the...

Updating Your NIC Teaming Drivers (.pdf)

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... in the expansion-card cage with the top of the drive cage. Upgrading Your System Board and Riser Board 9 Upgrading the Dell PowerEdge 2850 Expansion-Card Riser Board 1 If applicable, remove the RAID memory module from the expansion-card riser board. 2 Press both release tabs on the chassis fit through the corresponding slots in...

Updating Your NIC Teaming Drivers (.pdf)

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... the expansion-card riser board from the expansion card openings. See Figure 1-4. Removing the Expansion-Card Riser Board From a Dell PowerEdge 2850 System slots tabs RAID memory module connector expansion-card riser board retention pin RAID battery connector expansion-card guide expansion card openings expansion-card guide release tabs (2) 3 Remove the expansion-card riser board...

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