PRO RXmpd Installation and User’s Manual
4. Installation
Please follow these few steps to install the PRO RXmpd. This process typically
takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Overview of installation:
•
Rack mount installation
•
Disk Module Installation
•
Host Bus Extender Card Installation
•
PCI-express
Extender Cable Installation
•
Driver
Installation
•
RAID Console Installation
The PRO RXmpd 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 RXmpd icon will appear on the desktop ready for use.
Windows operation will require a format/partition process. The PRO
RXmpd ships 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.
Rack mount Installation
The PRO RXmpd can be rack mounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space
is required. An optional rack mount kit is available for 24” and 30” 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 RXmpd.
The PRO RXmpd can be heavy, install the PRO RXmpd to the rack
before installing the drives will make it easier. Install the PRO RXmpd
carefully on the rack by aligning the sliders in the rails.
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