User's Guide

1. Installing Internal Optional Devices
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Chapter 2 Preparations
Important
Do not change the mode to hibernate when building a RAID System.
(c) Installation
For the instruction of installing the optional RAID Controller (N8103-128/129/130/134/135), refer to Chapter 2
(1.11 PCI Card).
Important
• The optional RAID Controller is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Touch metal part of the server such as the frame to discharge static
electricity from your body before handling a RAID Controller. Do not touch
the terminal part or parts of RAID Controller board with bare hands or do
not place the board directly on a desk. For detailed explanation on static
electricity, refer to Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).
• When connecting a RAID Controller, set the boot priority to 8th or higher
in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup utility. If the setting is 9th or lower, the
configuration menu for RAID Controllers cannot be launched.
(d) Removal
To remove the optional RAID Controller (N8103-128/129/130/134/135), reverse the installation procedure.
If you intend to use with the card removed, be sure to attach the slot cover attached to the riser card. The slot
cover must be screwed into place.
1.9.1
Connecting cables
To use an on-board RAID Controller or optional RAID Controller, the interface cable must be connected.
Refer to the figures below for how to connect cables.
Important
Both SAS Hard Disk Drives and SATA Hard Disk Drives cannot be installed.
Tips
When using SAS Hard Disk Drives, RAID Controllers must be connected.
If using the on-board RAID Controller for 3.5-inch models