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Section 2
Hardware Installation
2.1
Preinstallation Procedures
Before installing your QLA12160 board, take the time to read this instruction guide.
CAUTION!
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Your computer, the QLA12160 board, and each SCSI device must
be configured properly for optimum performance. Refer to the
appropriate documentation to configure your computer and SCSI
devices.
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Pay particular attention to the SCSI ID assignment. The QLA12160
board is set at the factory for SCSI ID 7. The QLA12160 board
and each SCSI device attached to the board must have
different SCSI IDs.
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The QLA12160 board contains parts that can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling the QLA12160
board, use standard methods to discharge static electricity. Keep
the QLA12160 board in the antistatic bag until you are ready to
install it. Place the board on the bag when you examine or configure
it. Retain the bag for future use.
2.2
What You Need for Installation
Before you install the QLA12160 board in your computer, you need the following:
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A screwdriver (usually a Phillips #1)
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One or more of the following cables:
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Internal narrow (68-pin to 50-pin)
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Internal wide (68-pin to 68-pin)
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External narrow (68-pin very high density cable [VHDC] to 50-pin)
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External wide (68-pin VHDC)
