Dell PERC 5/i Installation And Removal Instructions

Deploying the Dell™ PERC Adapter
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the system.
NOTE:
For information on removing and reinstalling system parts, see the system's
Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE:
For more information on your storage controller and a detailed set of
instructions, see the relevant storage controller documentation at
support.dell.com/manuals.
This document provides a set of high level installation and removal instructions
for your Dell PowerEdge™ RAID Controllers (PERC) and battery.
Removing the PERC Adapter
1 Ensure that there is no preserved cache on the PERC adapter. See "Managing
Preserved Cache" on page 4.
2 Perform a controlled shutdown of the system and attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and remove the system cover.
4 Remove the storage controller from the system's PCI-E slot. See Figure 1-1.
Installing the PERC Adapter
1 Perform a controlled shutdown of the system and attached peripherals.
2 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and remove the system cover.
3 Install the storage controller in the appropriate PCI-E slot and connect all
the cables to the storage controller. See Figure 1-1.
4 Replace the system cover.
5 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on,
including any attached peripherals.
February 2010