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Hardware Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to install the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller
(PERC) 5 cards.
Installing the PERC 5/E Adapter
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of
the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1 Unpack the PERC 5/E Adapter and check for damage.
NOTE: Contact Dell Technical support if the controller is damaged.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet. See your system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual for more information on power supplies.
3 Disconnect the system from the network and remove the cover of the system. See your system’s
Hardware Owner’s Manual for more information on opening the system.
4 Select an empty PCI Express (PCI-E) slot. Remove the blank filler bracket on the back of the
system aligned with the PCI-E slot you have selected.
5 Align the PERC 5/E Adapter to the PCI-E slot you have selected.
6 Insert the controller gently, but firmly, until the controller is firmly seated in the PCI-E slot.
See Figure 3-1.
CAUTION: Never apply pressure to the memory module while inserting the controller into the
PCI-E slot. Applying pressure could break the module.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. Always use proper antistatic
protection when handling components. Touching components without using a proper ground can
damage the equipment.
NOTE: See your system documentation for a list of compatible controllers.
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