User guide

Controller Installation and Cabling Information 4-3
4. Secure the board in place with the retaining screw, if necessary.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Smart Array 431 Controller into a Compaq server
NOTE: Your server’s appearance may differ slightly from the server illustrated in
Figure 4-1.
SCSI Port Utilization
This section provides cabling information for installing and changing the SCSI
cabling within the server. The Smart Array 431 Controller may be connected
to both SCSI hard drives located in external storage units and to SCSI hard
drives located internally in the server. The Smart Array 431 Controller has one
independent SCSI port that can be utilized by:
■ Internal hot-pluggable drives
■ Internal non-hot-pluggable drives
■ External hot-pluggable drives