Appendix C
RAID Controller Considerations
Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS Support
The SCU Upgrade ROM module contains a chip on a small circuit board. This module attaches to a
motherboard header. This chip upgrades the standard four-drive SATA support to add SAS support for
up to eight SAS or SATA drives.
To install a SCU upgrade ROM module, follow these steps:
Locate the header labelled "PBG DYNAMIC SKU" under any cables that are routed along the chassis
Step 1
wall (see
Align the connector on the SCU upgrade ROM module with the pins on the header, then gently push the
Step 2
connector onto the pins.
Step 3
Replace the top cover.
Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Step 4
Continue with either
Step 5
or
Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS, page
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Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support, page C-10
SCU Upgrade ROM and RAID 5 Key Header Locations on Motherboard
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN4
FAN5
SCU upgrade ROM header
PBG DYNAMIC SKU
(adds SAS drive support)
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1
CPU1
CPU2
2
2
Software RAID 5 key header
SW RAID KEY
(adds RAID 5 support)
Cisco UCS C220 Server Installation and Service Guide
Embedded MegaRAID Controller
PCIe1
PCIe2
PSU2
PSU1
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