Fusion ioMemory Hardware Installation Guide | Rev 80-11-71092
Introduction
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a SanDisk solid-state storage device. This guide explains how to install your Fusion
ioMemory device.
For information on installing software for your device, consult the
Fusion ioMemory VSL User Guide
for your operating
system.
NOTE-
Throughout this manual, when you see a reference to an
Fusion ioMemory device
, you may substitute your
particular device(s), such as Fusion ioMemory ioDrive2 devices, Fusion ioMemory ioScale devices, or Fusion
ioMemory ioDrive Duo devices.
Software Compatibility
Compatible Software (Driver)
The Fusion ioMemory VSL software is more than just a hardware driver, it is the "secret sauce" that gives Fusion ioMemory
devices their amazing performance. Each release of the Fusion ioMemory VSL software is compatible with certain Fusion
ioMemory devices.
For a list of devices that are compatible with the version of the Fusion ioMemory VSL software that you are installing,
consult the
Fusion ioMemory VSL Release Notes
for that version.
Compatible Operating Systems
The operating system requirements depends on the version of Fusion ioMemory VSL software that you are installing with
this device.
For more information, consult the
Fusion ioMemory VSL Release Notes
.
Hardware Requirements
Before you install your Fusion ioMemory device(s) make sure your computer hardware meets these requirements.
PCIe Slot Requirements
The minimum slot requirements for your Fusion ioMemory device depends on the type of product.
ATTENTION!
Once you have installed the Fusion ioMemory VSL software, you can use the
fio-pci-check
utility on most
operating systems to see if the PCIe slot meets the bandwidth requirements.
Fusion ioMemory ioDrive devices require at least:
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A PCI-Express (PCIe) Gen1 x4 slot, with at least 4 lanes that are electrically active.
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Clearance for a half-height, half-length PCI device.
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