Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide ................................................................................................ 3
About this Add-on Module ............................................................................................. 3
An Important Note to the User ...................................................................................... 3
Returning Merchandise for Service ............................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the User's Guide ......................................................................... 4
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Technical Specications .................................................................................. 1-1
General ............................................................................................................ 1-1
OS Support ..................................................................................................... 1-2
Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Module Image and Layout ................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Major Components .......................................................................................... 2-2
2-3 SAS 3.0 Ports ................................................................................................. 2-3
2-4 Headers ........................................................................................................... 2-4
2-5 LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 2-5
Chapter 3 Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Installing the Add-on Module .......................................................................... 3-2
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