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R T X 4 0 0 - S V U s e r M a n u a l
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Hardware Setup
1.
Install a SATA2 host card into an empty PCI slot inside your computer (optional).
If your
computer already has a fully SATA2-compliant host with the Port Multiplying feature, you can skip this
step. Compatible cards are available from WiebeTech. The following general steps will work for most
cards. Instructions for individual cards may vary, so consult your host card’s user manual.
a) Some cards have jumpers that must be configured in order for the card to work in certain
expansion slots. If this applies to your card, set the jumpers according to the chart in the card’s
user manual. It might also be printed on the card itself.
b) Power down the computer system.
c) Insert the card into a compatible expansion slot. Do not force it, but it
will take firm pressure to insert it.
d) Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot. Secure with a screw.
e) Turn the computer back on.
f) Install the appropriate drivers for the card.
2.
Install your hard drive by pulling on the ejection handle and opening the door
. Then just slide
in your SATA drive and shut the door behind it. For extra security for your hard drive you can lock the
bay, but make sure to unlock it before pulling on the ejection handle again.
3.
Plug in the eSATA cable and power cord.
The RTX400-SV connects to your computer through
eSATA, an external application of Serial-ATA technology. One end of the cable connects to the back of
the unit. Insert the other end into an eSATA port on the computer.
Your RTX400-SV is now ready to use! Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit. If your drives
are already formatted, you can begin using them right away. New hard drives will need to be formatted
before they can be used. Initially, each drive is seen as a separate drive by the computer. If you wish,
you may format each drive into a separate volume and use them individually. If you have software for
creating a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), you may combine the drives into a single
volume for faster performance and/or data redundancy. Some operating systems, such as OS X, have
this software built in.
