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2.0 Install the FastStream
If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your
FastStream, use the following instructions to install the FastStream.
Unpacking the packing box; verifying contents
• The FastStream. Note the serial number of your
FastStream unit: ________________________
• DDR2-533 ECC DIMM
• Celerity FC-42ES Host Adapter (5550E)Celerity
FC-84EN Host Adapter (8550E) or ExpressSAS
H6F0 (8250E) Host Adapter.
• Cat 5 Ethernet cable, RJ-45, 6 feet
• RS-232 cable, RJ-11 to DB9, 6 feet
• CD including an Installation and Operation
Manual, firmware, drivers
CacheAssure contents (optional):
• 0244-FINL-000 Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card
• SPAK-0000-BLK Power Modules
• MISC-0143-R00 Industrial strength adhesive
• HDWS-0205-R45 Standoff mounting screws
CAUTION
CAUTION
FastStream SC RAID controllers and ATTO
host adapters contain components that are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can cause damage to these
components. Please follow standard
methods to avoid ESD.
Installing the FastStream
on page 12 for details on the
FastStream mounting holes and components.
1
Ensure you have the following customer-
supplied items available:
• A back panel I/O plate compliant with ATX
specification version 2.1 or greater
• Internal
SAS
cable
• ATX-compatible
storage
enclosure
• SAS or SATA drives
2
Ensure the power to the enclosure is off.
3
Install the back panel I/O plate into your
enclosure. (See
on page 13 for a
representation of a typical backplate.)
Note
ATTO Technology does not supply the
backplate because of the variety of enclosures
available. Contact your enclosure
representative for assistance.
4
Install CacheAssure NV Memory Card (see
Installing CacheAssure (optional)
on page 11) if
the option was purchased with the FastStream.
5
Install your FastStream into the enclosure.
Note
The FastStream must be supported at all six
mounting points to prevent excessive flexing.
Flex damage caused by excessive force on an
improperly mounted circuit board is not
covered by the product warranty.
on page 12 displays the FastStream
mounting holes.
6
Connect the 24-pin ATX power connector from
the enclosure to the FastStream.
7
Install the DIMM module (see
CAUTION
CAUTION
Use extreme care when installing or
removing the DIMM module to prevent
possible damage.
a. Insert the DIMM module vertically into its
slot on the board, observing the position of
the notch along the bottom of the module to
prevent inserting the DIMM module
incorrectly.
b. Gently press down on the DIMM module
until it snaps into place in the slot.
8
Install the Host Adapter. See
page 4 and
on page 6 for details.
a. Remove the Host Adapter from its anti-
static bag.
b. Remove the blank plate from slot 7 of your
enclosure.