Specifications

Chapter 2: Expanded Pro Tools|HD Systems
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Expanded Systems Guide
Chapter 2: Expanded Pro Tools|HD Systems
This chapter covers the following:
• Slot order and sample rate information for all expanded systems.
• Instructions for installing an expanded system into slots in your computer (without an
expansion chassis).
• Instructions for connecting Pro Tools|HD cards together using their FlexCables. These
instructions apply to all systems.
• Instructions for connecting audio interfaces. These instructions apply to all systems.
Slot Order and Sample Rates
To ensure maximum track counts and trouble-free operation, it is important that cards are installed in the ap-
propriate slot locations.
Cards and Slot Order
When installing cards in a computer or an expansion chassis, group cards according to type and install them
in the following order, based on your Pro Tools system configuration. Though these recommendations are
true for most computers, always verify the slot numbering for your particular computer, as it may differ.
Computer Configuration (PCIe) Card Type Order
1 Accel Core (for PCIe) card
2 HD Accel (for PCIe) cards
3 SCSI HBA card
Computer Configuration with Expansion Chassis Card Type Order
1 Expansion chassis host card (PCIe)
2 SCSI HBA card
Expansion Chassis Configuration (PCIe) Card Type Order
1 Accel Core (PCIe) card
2 HD Accel (PCIe) cards
Use of a SCSI HBA card in expansion chassis is not supported.