Hardware Installation and User’s Guide
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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
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This chapter provides information on installing the GDT8522RZ and GDT8622RZ ICP
RAID Controller products as well as configuring single or dual loop Fibre Channel
connections. (See the
Clustering Addendum
in the user documentation set for information
about clustering with ICP RAID Controllers).
This chapter also provides a diagram of GDT8522RZ and GDT8622RZ ICP RAID
Controller product components as well as information about using components to
diagnose the controller.
2.1
Installation Introduction
Review the warnings in your computer’s user manual before installing the ICP RAID
Controller. You should not attempt to connect power cords to the computer on turn on the
computer until ICP RAID Controller installation is complete and the computer cover is
on.
Warning:
Shock hazards may be present inside the computer in which the ICP RAID
controller card is being installed. Disconnect all power cords to the computer
before the removal of any covers.
Note:
Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage before handling the
ICP RAID Controller card.
2.1.1
Computer System Hardware Requirements
•
Computer with CD-ROM drive.
•
Computer with one available 64-bit / 66MHz PCI slot for optimal performance.
Note:
The ICP RAID Controller is backward compatible with all 33MHz PCI expansion slots.
•
PCI 2.2 compliant system BIOS.
