Mylex AcceleRAID 170, Installation Manual

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Before You Begin
2-2 AcceleRAID 170 Installation Guide
Before You Begin
Installing the AcceleRAID 170 single channel RAID controller is no more
difficult than installing any 32-bit PCI adapter controller. The AcceleRAID
170 single channel controller connects into any PCI 2.2 compliant slot on the
motherboard. Follow these steps and the installation procedures in this
chapter.
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Note
Recommended: Connect the AcceleRAID 170 into a
32-bit PCI slot to reserve the 64-bit PCI slot for 64-bit
controllers (although the AcceleRAID 170 will work
in a 64-bit slot).
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WARNING
Working with the system covers off and power
applied to the system can result in shock and
serious injury.
1. Power off the system and disconnect the power cables before starting
the installation. Refer to the instructions provided in your system
documentation. Do not disconnect cables or power cords while system
power is on.
2. Read all of the instructions in this chapter completely before proceed-
ing. Follow the Notes, Cautions, and Warnings described in this manual
and marked on the equipment.
3. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures. Use a
grounded wrist strap or ESD safe footwear, and work in an ESD safe
area.
4. Perform a safety check of the installation before powering on the
system.
• Make sure that the cabling Pin 1 location is correct and that all
cables are firmly seated in the connectors.
• Make sure all SCSI conventions (cable type, cable length,
termination, etc.) are correct, see Table 2-3 on page 2-15.