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Installing the DX8100-ISCI SCSI Card
This section describes how to install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card, and is organized into the following topics:
•Getting Ready on this page
•Preparing the DX8100 for SCSI Card Installation on page1 0
•Moving the Main Capture Card to Slot 3 on page12
•Installing the DX8100 SCSI Card on page 13
•Reassembling the Unit on page14

GETTING READY

Before you install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card, familiarize yourself with the instructions in this manual.
The steps to install the external video storage upgrade are summarized as follows:
1. Unpack the DX8100-ISCI kit and check that you have all the necessary kit components. For information about components supplied with the
DX8100-ISCI kit, refer to Parts List on page7.
2. Verify that you have the required tools to install the SCSI card. For information about the tools required to install the SCSI card, refer to
Tools Needed on page8.
3. Shut down the DX8100 Series DVR. For information about shutting down the DX8100, refer to the DX8100 Installation Manual, Operation
and Programming manual, or DX8100 Server online Help.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Figure 2. Removing Power Cord from Wall
5. Remove the power cord from the back of the DX8100.
Figure 3. Removing Power Cord from DX8100
WARNING: It is critical that the unit be unplugged for your safety. You must remove the power cord because current continues to flow
through the DX8100 even when the unit is off. Remove the power cord from the wall socket first, and then from the rear of the DVR.