HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can cause serious damage to the electronic
components on this 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller. To avoid damage
caused by electrostatic discharge, observe the following precau-
tions:
• Do not remove the 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller from its anti-
static packaging until you are ready to install it into a computer
case.
• Handle the 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller by its edges or by the
metal mounting brackets at its each end.
• Before you handle the 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller in any way,
touch a grounded, anti-static surface, such as an unpainted por-
tion of the system chassis, for a few seconds to discharge any
built-up static electricity.
Warning:
High voltages may be found inside computer equipment. Be-
fore installing any of the hardware in this package or remov-
ing the protective covers of any computer equipment, turn
off power switches and disconnect power cords. Do not re-
connect the power cords until you have replaced the covers.
2.3 Installation
Use the following instructions below to install a PCIe 3.0 6Gb/s SAS
RAID controller.
Step 1. Unpack
Unpack and remove the PCIe 3.0 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller from
the package. Inspect it carefully, if anything is missing or damaged,
contact your local dealer.
Step 2. Power PC/Server Off
Turn off computer and remove the AC power cord. Remove the sys-
tem’s cover. For the instructions, please see the computer system
documentation.
