User manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Figure 2-5 ARC-1170 (24-port PCI-X SATA RAID Controller)
Tools Required
An ESD grounding strap or mat Standard hand tools to open your
system’s case and install the SATA RAID Controller into an available
PCI expansion slot.
System Requirement
The controller can be installed in a universal PCI slot and requires
a motherboard that:
ARC-11xx series
• Complies with the PCI Revision 2.3 32/64-bit 33/66MHz, 3.3V.
• Complies with the PCI-X 32/64-bit 66/100/133 MHz, 3.3V.
ARC-12xx series
• Complies with the PCI-Express X8
• The SATA RAID controller may be connected to up to 4, 8, 12, 16,
and 24 SATA ll hard drives by the supplied cables.
• An optional cables to connect the drive activity LED and fault LED
on the enclosure to the PCI SATA RAID controller.
Installation Tools
The following items may be needed to assist with installing the