Installing the Hardware
What You Need: Tools and Equipment
Tools Required
You will need the following tools during installation:
An ESD grounding strap or mat
Standard hand tools to open your system’s case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot.
Safety Factors
Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to insure your own safety, and that of your equipment.
Personal Safety
Warning! High voltages may be found inside computer equipment.
Before installing any of the hardware in this package or removing the protective covers of any computer equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers.
Protecting Equipment and Data
Backing Up Your Data
Back up your data! Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the member drives. If your drives contain valuable data, back them up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller.
103ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
