User manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.3 Installation

Follow the instructions below to install a SATA RAID controller into

your PC / Server.

Step 1. Unpack

Unpack and remove the SATA RAID controller from the package.

Inspect it carefully, if anything is missing or damaged, contact your

local dealer.

Step 2. Power PC/Server Off

Turn off computer and remove the AC power cord. Remove the

system’s cover. See the computer system documentation for in-

struction.

Step 3. Install the PCI RAID Cards

To install the SATA RAID controller remove the mounting screw

and existing bracket from the rear panel behind the selected PCI

slot. Align the gold-ngered edge on the card with the selected

PCI expansion slot. Press gently but rmly down to ensure that the

card is properly seated in the slot, as shown in Figure 2-11. Next,

screw the bracket into the computer chassis. ARC-11xx controllers

can t in both PCI (32-bit/3.3V) and PCI-X slots. It can get the best

performance installed in a 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X slot. ARC-12xx

controllers require a PCI-Express x8 slot.