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HDD-8263/8264 Installation Guide
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Cable: PCI Express x4
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Software: RAID drivers (on the included CD)
Note
You cannot use the NI PXIe-8103 controller with HDD-826
x
.
Unpacking
Your HDD-826
x
system is preassembled and preconfigured for use. You
need only to remove the HDD-826
x
RAID storage chassis from the
shipping box and assemble your system. There is no need to open your
HDD-826
x
chassis. The system is preconfigured and sealed.
Your HDD-826
x
system is sensitive to electrostatic damage (ESD).
ESD can damage several components on the system.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the device.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
•
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
•
Touch any antistatic packaging to a metal part of the chassis before
removing the device from the package.
Hardware Installation and Use
This section explains how to install and use the HDD-826
x
for
PXI Express.
Hardware Installation for x4 PXI Express Solution
The following are general instructions for installing the HDD-826
x
for
PXI Express system. Consult your computer user manual or technical
reference manual for specific instructions and warnings.