3Ware 3W-7410 - Escalade 7410 RAID Controller, Manual

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Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller
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Note: UltraATA-100 and UltraATA-133 drives require 40-
pin, 80-conductor ribbon cables.
These cables have color
coded ends. For optimum performance, the blue end must be
connected to the ATA RAID Controller and the black end must
be connected to the hard drive.
2 One edge of each interface cable should have a colored (usually red) line
denoting the conductor to Pin 1. For 8 and 12 port controllers, align the
ATA RAID Controller so that the colored line is toward the top edge of
the controller. For 2 and 4 port controllers, align the ATA RAID Control-
ler cable so that the colored line is toward the front edge (near the bracket)
of the controller card. Mate the connectors carefully without bending any
pins.
3 Install the other connectors in the same manner.
Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the
computer
1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the computer
and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
2 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you want to use for the ATA RAID Controller.
Hint:
Cable routing may be easier if you install the ATA RAID
Controller next to an open slot.
4 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. Save this screw; it will be
used to secure the ATA RAID Controller after you have seated it in the
slot.
Hint:
While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any
PCI slot, not all slots give equal performance due to the archi-
tecture of the PCI bus. In our laboratories, we have noticed that
the slots closest to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or in
the 64-bit PCI slot typically give the best performance. Our
card should fit in both 32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots with 5V as
well as with 3.3V.
5 Line the ATA RAID Controller up so that all pins make proper contact
with the PCI slot pins when pushed into place. The black end rail opposite
the metal bracket may be removed if needed to fit the ATA RAID Con-