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Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller
Note:
If you are not installing a Parallel ATA RAID
Controller, continue to page18 “Installing a Serial ATA
RAID Controller”.
Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID
Controller Layout
Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID
Controller
1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to the
ATA RAID Controller. See Figure 1.
Serial Number
(on plate)
0
2
4
6
JP2 LED drive status connector
Note: Pin 1 and 4 are 3.3V
and pin 2 and 3 are ground
Plug cable to either pins 1 and 2
or pins 3 and 4.
Ports:
7
5
0
1
3
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Note:
UltraATA-66, UltraATA-100 and UltraATA-
133 drives require 40-pin, 80-conductor ribbon
cables. These cables have color coded ends. For opti-
mum performance, the blue end must be connected to the
ATA RAID Controller and the black end must be con-
nected to the hard drive.
2 One edge of each interface cable should have a colored (usually
red) line denoting the conductor to Pin 1. Align the ATA RAID
Controller so that the colored line is toward the top edge of the
controller. Mate the connectors carefully without bending any
pins.
3 Install the other connectors in the same manner.
Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the computer
1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the
computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
2 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
3 Find the PCI slot you want to use for the ATA RAID Controller.
Hint:
Cable routing may be easier if you install the
ATA RAID Controller next to an open slot.
4 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. Save this screw; it
will be used to secure the ATA RAID Controller after you have
seated it in the slot.
