Specifications
17 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host & RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual
Installing CacheAssure (6Gb RAID Adapters only)
Adding CacheAssure to your Host Adapter (marked ‘A’ in Exhibit 3-1) requires the installation of two modules; 
Non-Volatile Memory Card (B) and Power Module (C).
WARNING
ATTO CacheAssure modules and Host 
Adapters contain components that are 
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). 
ESD can cause damage to the ATTO 
ExpressSAS host adapter. Please follow 
standard methods to avoid ESD.
Exhibit 3-1  ESAS RAID Adapter with CacheAssure
Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card Installation
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1 Power down the computer and unplug the 
computer from all power sources.
2 Open the case.
If you have purchased the ESAS RAID 
Adapter bundled with CacheAssure, the NV 
Memory Card is pre-assembled to the RAID 
Host Adapter. If so, please go directly to the 
Power Module Installation
 section. If you 
are adding CacheAssure to a previously 
purchased SAS RAID Adapter, continue to 
step 3.
3 Gently remove your ATTO 6Gb SAS Adapter 
from the PCI Express expansion slot. If you 
have questions about how to remove an 
expansion card from your system, consult your 
computer’s documentation.
4 Remove the NV Memory Card from its 
electrostatic safe packaging.
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5 Holding the RAID adapter firmly, plug the NV 
Memory Card into the RAID Host Adapter with 
ATTO logos in matching direction and the 
standoff mounts closer to the adapter’s bracket. 
See Exhibit 3-2
.
Exhibit 3-2  NV Memory Card Installation
CAUTIONCAUTION
Make sure the NV Memory Card is evenly 
aligned on both sides. If the card is 
placed incorrectly, damage to the 
Memory or Host Adapter Card may occur. 
This may void your warranty.










