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NI HDD-8266 Installation Guide
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your NI HDD-8266 for PXI Express, you need the following hardware and
software to use with your PXI Express chassis and controller:
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Host: PXI Express controller and chassis
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RAID array: NI HDD-8266
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Host connection: NI PXIe-8384
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Cable: PCI Express x8
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Software: RAID drivers (on the included CD)
Note
Certain PXI Express controllers and chassis are preferred for optimal
performance. Refer to Knowledgebase
57ECR5HB
at
ni.com/support
for more
information about controller and chassis use with the NI HDD-8266.
Unpacking
Your NI HDD-8266 system is preassembled and preconfigured for use. You need only to
remove the NI HDD-8266 RAID storage chassis from the shipping box and assemble your
system. There is no need to open your NI HDD-8266 chassis. The system is preconfigured and
sealed.
Caution
Your NI HDD-8266 system is sensitive to electrostatic damage (ESD).
ESD can damage several components on the system.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the
device.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following precautions:
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Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
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Touch any antistatic packaging to a metal part of the chassis before removing the device
from the package.
Hardware Installation and Use
This section explains how to install and use the NI HDD-8266 for PXI Express.
Hardware Installation for x8 PXI Express Solution
The following are general instructions for installing the NI HDD-8266 for PXI Express system.
Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and
warnings.
