D37328-001_AXXRAK18E_InstallGuide

2 Intel
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RAID Activation Key AXXRAK18E
Intel
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Integrated Server RAID Requirements
Intel
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Integrated Server RAID requires RAM in addition to the standard server board RAM. For
Intel Integrated Server RAID server boards that include a full size DIMM slot for this purpose, any
memory DIMM that is listed in the Tested Memory List for the RAID module can be used (256 MB
to 1 GB). The Tested Memory List is available at
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server. Select your server board and view the list for
the appropriate DIMMs.
For intelligent RAID midplanes that include a mini-DIMM socket, the RAM can be ordered using
Intel part number AXXMINIDIMM.
A backup battery, called the Intel
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RAID Smart Battery, is available to prevent the loss of data in
the RAM cache if AC power is lost. The backup battery will maintain the data for up to 65 hours.
The Intel
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RAID Smart Battery mounts to the chassis and is supplied with various length cables for
the best fit on each model. The order code for the backup battery is AXXRSBBU3.
Intel
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RAID Activation Key AXXRAK18E Kit Contents
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RAID Activation Key AXXRAK18E
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Installing the Hardware
Prepare the Server
1. Observe all safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this guide and in the documentation
for your server board and chassis.
2. If your server system is running, power off all peripheral devices attached to the server, power
down the server, and disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
3. Remove the chassis cover. See your server chassis documentation for instructions.