Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller

3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide

Note: If you are not installing a ParallelATA RAID Controller, continue to page18 “Installing a SerialATA RAID Controller”.

Hardware Installation

Note: UltraATA-66, UltraATA-100 and UltraATA- 133 drives require 40-pin, 80-conductor ribbon cables. These cables have color coded ends. For opti- mum performance, the blue end must be connected to the ATA RAID Controller and the black end must be con- nected to the hard drive.

JP2 LED drive status connector

Note: Pin 1 and 4 are 3.3V and pin 2 and 3 are ground Plug cable to either pins 1 and 2 or pins 3 and 4.

Ports:		6 5	4
	7

Serial Number (on plate)

	2	1	0
3		1

			0
			0

2One edge of each interface cable should have a colored (usually red) line denoting the conductor to Pin 1. Align the ATA RAID Controller so that the colored line is toward the top edge of the controller. Mate the connectors carefully without bending any pins.

3Install the other connectors in the same manner.

Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the computer

1If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.

2Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

3Find the PCI slot you want to use for the ATA RAID Controller.

Hint: Cable routing may be easier if you install the ATA RAID Controller next to an open slot.

Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout

Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller

1Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to the ATA RAID Controller. See Figure 1.

4Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. Save this screw; it will be used to secure the ATA RAID Controller after you have seated it in the slot.