Data Device Corporation
SB-36230KX Manual
Rev G – 4/19
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1 Hardware Configuration
The
SB-36230KX
card is a PCI Express x1 1.0a compliant card that can be inserted
in any standard height PCI Express 1.0a/1.1/2.0 compliant slot. A dual-width slot is
required only with the
SB-36232KX
option.
When installing the card, the following should be observed:
•
NEVER
insert or remove the card with the power turned on.
•
ALWAYS
take proper precautions to guard against static damage.
•
Use a wrist strap if available, or ensure proper static grounding by touching
the power supply cover
WITH POWER OFF
.
•
Insert the card and gently press into the PCI Express mating connector.
Secure the rear I/O panel bracket with the proper hardware.
•
ALWAYS
secure both rear I/O panel brackets for the
SB-36232KX
option.
•
Connect the required supplemental external power connector. See Section
3.2 for details.
•
Make sure that adjacent cabling and wiring do not hinder the airflow around
the card.
The card is a true Plug and Play device. Interrupts and memory selections will be
performed by the operating system as the boot system progresses.
3.2 Supplemental External Power Connector
The
SB-36230KX
card requires a supplemental ex5V supply to be provided
through the 8 pin “P2” Power Connector located at the end of the card, furthest from
the I/O connectors. See Figure 4.
Plug a PC peripheral power connector cable into the power connector by using the
supplied adapter cable. This adapter is used to convert a typical PC peripheral power
connector into the 8 pin “P2” connector type.
The peripheral power connector cable is the 4-conductor cable attached to the PC’s
power supply. The “peripheral power connector” terminology is used by the various
ATX/EPS/etc. specifications. This cable is also known as the “4 pin Molex power
cable” and is used to power PATA hard drives, PATA optical drives, etc. These
connectors are keyed and can only go in one way.
