Dell PERC H700 - User Manual

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

Summary

Removing the PERC Adapter

Ensure No Preserved Cache

Verify that the PERC adapter has no preserved cache before removal.

System Shutdown and Disconnection

Perform a controlled shutdown and disconnect power before removing the adapter.

Physical Removal

Remove the storage controller from the system's PCI-E slot.

Installing the PERC Adapter

System Preparation for Installation

Perform a controlled shutdown and disconnect power before installation.

Physical Installation

Install the storage controller into the PCI-E slot and connect cables.

Final Reconnection

Replace the system cover and reconnect power to turn the system on.

Replacing the BBU on PERC Controllers

BBU Replacement Procedures

Steps for replacing the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) on specific PERC models.

Replacing the TBBU on PERC Controllers

TBBU Replacement Procedures

Steps for replacing the Transportable Battery Backup Unit (TBBU) on specific PERC models.

Managing Preserved Cache

Cache Management Process

Procedure to manage preserved cache, including importing or discarding it.

Dell PERC H700 Specifications

General

Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Cache Memory	512MB or 1GB
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Maximum Drives	32
Max Drive Size Supported	2TB
Data Transfer Rate	6Gbps
Cache Protection	Battery Backup Unit (BBU)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Connectors	Two x4 internal mini-SAS connectors