Specifications

2.3. Static-free Installation
Static electricity can damage the system’s electronic components. Most of the controllers
that are returned for repair are the result of improper installation and ESD damage. To
prevent ESD damage, follow these precautions before touching or handling any of the
components:
 When installing the subsystem, you should wear an anti-static wrist band or touch a
grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity from your body.
 Avoid carpets, plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam in the work area.
 Handle all components by holding their edges or metal frame. Avoid touching PCB
boards or connector pins.
2.4. General Installation Procedure
Detailed, illustrated instructions for each step are given in the following sections.
CAUTION!
To ensure that the system is correctly installed, please follow the steps outlined below.
If these steps are followed, the installation will be fast and efficient. If these steps are
not followed, the hardware may accidentally be installed incorrectly.
Step 1. Unpack the subsystem. Make sure that all the required subsystem
components have indeed arrived.
Step 2. Change the DIMM module. Although a DIMM module has been
preinstalled on the controller board, if you wish to use a different
DIMM module with a larger memory capacity, then the DIMM
module exchange should be made first. (See Section 2.6.2)
Step 3. Rack/Cabinet installation. The subsystem should be installed into a
rack cabinetry prior to installing the hard drives. Installation into a
rack cabinet requires separately purchased mounting rails. RAID also
offers rail kits for 32 or 36 inch deep racks. Installing the 24 BAY
into a rack or cabinet requires at least two or three people.
Step 4. Install the hard drives into the drive trays. Separately purchased
SATA-II or SATA-I hard drives must be individually installed into the
drive trays. (See Section 2.7)
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