Mylex eXtremeRAID 1100, Installation Manual

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Installation
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Installing the Controller
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Caution
Anti-static handling procedures are required. Leave
the controller in its anti-static bag until it is time to
plug the controller into the PCI slot. The use of a
grounded wrist strap and other ESD protective
measures are highly recommended.
Follow these steps:
1. Power off the system.
2. Power off all enclosures.
3. Disconnect system and enclosure power cords.
4. Remove the covers or the cabinet as necessary to access the I/O slots on
the system board.
5. Choose a vacant PCI slot and remove the metal cover plate from the
slot’s access port (usually at the back of the cabinet). Save the retaining
screw.
6. Plug the controller firmly into the PCI slot so that the controller’s
external connectors can be accessed through the access port. Use the
retaining screw to secure the controller by its mounting bracket.
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Note
Although the DAC1164P controller will operate very
well in a 32-bit PCI slot, a 64-bit PCI slot (if
available) is recommended for optimum performance.
If the system board contains both 32-bit and 64-bit
PCI slots, the 64-bit slots are the longer ones.
7. Connect the cables from the disk array(s) to the drive channel port(s)
on the controller.
8. Look to confirm that all drive channels in use are properly terminated.
9. Safety check the installation.
10. Reconnect the power.
11. Proceed to the next chapter.