Installation Process

Installation ProcessInstalling the Controller

Follow these installation steps:

1. Choose any available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot as shown in Figure 2-4.

32 bit PCI slots

64 bit PCI slots

Figure 2-4. Choose an Available PCI Slot

2.Remove the metal cover plate from the slot’s access port (at the back of the cabinet), usually by releasing the black clip as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5. Remove the Metal Plate

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AcceleRAID 170 Installation Guide