
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Tools Required
An ESD grounding strap or mat is required. Also required are stan- dard hand tools to open your system’s case.
System Requirement
The controller can be installed in a universal PCI slot and requires a motherboard that:
•Complies with the PCI Revision 2.3
•Complies with the
•Complies with the
The SATA RAID controller may be connected to up to 4, 8, 12, 16, or 24 SATA ll hard drives using the supplied cables.
Optional cables are required to connect any drive activity LEDs and fault LEDs on the enclosure to the SATA RAID controller.
Installation Tools
The following items may be needed to assist with installing the SATA RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot.
•Small screwdriver
•Host system hardware manuals and manuals for the disk or enclosure being installed.
Personal Safety Information
To ensure personal safety as well as the safety of the equipment:
•Always wear a grounding strap or work on an
•Before opening the system cabinet, turn off power switches and unplug the power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers.
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