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SSD Installation and Card Installation Steps
9.
Using the remaining four screws, secure the
SSD to the card; do not overtighten the screws
(Figure 4)
.
10.
The Fusion Dual 2.5-inch SSD RAID card is
ready for installation.
Card Installation Steps for All Users
1.
Shut down your computer or expansion
chassis, disconnect its power cable, and then
open it to access the expansion card area (PCI
Express slots); refer to the users manual for
specific information.
2.
Locate an available PCI Express slot and
remove its access cover if necessary:
• Mac Pro (2019), Mac Pro (Mid 2012), Mac
Pro (Mid 2010), and Mac Pro (Early 2009)
users may install the card into any available
slot; Mac Pro (Early 2008) users should use
slot 2 when available for best performance.
• Windows and Linux computer users should
install the card into a PCIe 3.0 slot when
available for best performance.
3.
Install the Fusion Dual 2.5-inch SSD RAID
card with attached SSDs into the slot;
make
sure the card is firmly seated and secured
(use the computer’s PCIe card retaining
latch if present)
. If necessary, break off one
or more support tabs to allow the card to
be installed in your computer or expansion
chassis.
4.
Close your computer or expansion chassis.
5.
Reconnect the computer’s or expansion
chassis’ power cable and other cables if
necessary.
Figure 4
Support Note:
There is no need for you
to change the Drive Mode Selection
Switch setting prior to installing the Fusion card in
your computer or Thunderbolt expansion system;
you may change the switch setting after installing
the card into your system.
