ServeRAID M5014/M5015 SAS/SATA Controller User’s Guide 2-1
Chapter 2
ServeRAID Controller
Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the procedures used to install the ServeRAID
M5014 and ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA controllers. It consists of the
following sections:
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Section 2.1, “Requirements”
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Section 2.2, “Quick Installation”
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Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation”
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Section 2.4, “SAS Device Cables”
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Section 2.5, “After Installing the Controller”
2.1 Requirements
The following items are required for installation:
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A ServeRAID M5014 or ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA controller
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A host system with an available PCI Express expansion slot
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The ServeRAID-M Support CD containing the documentation
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The necessary internal cables
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SAS physical disks or SATA II physical disks (Mechanical or Solid
State Devices, SSDs)
Note:
For optimal performance, use an uninterruptible power
supply.