Section 2
Hardware Installation
2.1
Preinstallation Procedures
Before installing your QLA12160 board, take the time to read this instruction guide.
CAUTION!
■Your computer, the QLA12160 board, and each SCSI device must be configured properly for optimum performance. Refer to the appropriate documentation to configure your computer and SCSI devices.
■Pay particular attention to the SCSI ID assignment. The QLA12160 board is set at the factory for SCSI ID 7. The QLA12160 board and each SCSI device attached to the board must have different SCSI IDs.
■The QLA12160 board contains parts that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the QLA12160 board, use standard methods to discharge static electricity. Keep the QLA12160 board in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Place the board on the bag when you examine or configure it. Retain the bag for future use.
2.2
What You Need for Installation
Before you install the QLA12160 board in your computer, you need the following:
■A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1)
■One or more of the following cables:
❑Internal narrow
❑Internal wide
❑External narrow
❑External wide