PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual

4. Installation

Please follow these few steps to install the PRO RX. This process typically takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Overview of installation:

•Rackmount installation

•Disk Module Installation

•Host Bus Extender Card Installation

•PCI-express Extender Cable Installation

•Driver Installation

•RAID Console Installation

The PRO RX ship pre-configured in RAID 5 mode and pre-formatted for Apple Mac OS X. After the driver installation step and a reboot, the PRO RX icon will appear on the desktop ready for use.

Windows operation will require a format/partition process. The PRO RX ship already pre-configured in RAID 5. After the driver installation, simply run the Windows Disk Management utility to prepare the RAID for Windows usage.

4.1.Rackmount Installation

The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is required. A set of mounting rails are supplied and can be mounted to various rack depths.

Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available. Adjust depth as required.

Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX.

Install the PRO RX carefully on the rack by aligning the sliders in the rails.

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Slider

Rail mounted

to rack.

4.2.Disk Module Installation

Remove the front bezel. Install each marked Disk Module into the slot indicated. Pull the lock of the Disk Module left to open the latch. Insert into slot until latch begins to close, close latch to lock Disk Module into place.

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