HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Tools Required
An ESD grounding strap or mat is required. Also required are stan-
dard hand tools to open your system’s case.
System Requirement
The controller can be installed in a universal PCI slot and requires
a motherboard that:
• Complies with the PCIe x1
The SATA RAID controller may be connected to up to 2 cables.
Optional cables are required to connect any drive activity LEDs and
fault LEDs on the enclosure to the SATA RAID controller.
Installation Tools
The following items may be needed to assist with installing the
SATA RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot.
• Small screwdriver
• Host system hardware manuals and manuals for the disk or
enclosure being installed.
Personal Safety Information
To ensure personal safety as well as the safety of the equipment:
• Always wear a grounding strap or work on an ESD-protective
mat.
• Before opening the system cabinet, turn off power switches and
unplug the power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until
you have replaced the covers.
Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can cause serious damage to the electronic com-
ponents on this SATA RAID controller. To avoid damage caused by
electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
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