Installation guide

Manual Number 775012 3-1
Chapter 3
Installation
This chapter covers:
• Preparation
• Connectors and jumpers
• Safety considerations
• Controller installation procedures
Before You Begin
Installing a Mylex DAC960 PCI to Ultra SCSI RAID controller is no more
difficult than installing any PCI adapter card. Follow these steps and then
follow the installation procedures in this chapter.
, WARNING
Disconnect the system from the electrical wall
outlet before opening the system cabinet. Working
with the system covers off and power applied to the
system can result in shock and serious injury.
1. Follow a safe anti-electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedure such as
using a grounding wrist strap connected to a known ground source.
2. Power off the system and disconnect the power cables before starting
the installation. Refer to the instructions provided in your system
documentation. Do not disconnect cables or power cords while system
power is on.
3. Read all of the instructions in this chapter completely before proceed-
ing. Follow the Notes, Cautions, and Warnings described in this manual
and marked on the equipment.
4. Safety check the installation before powering on the system.
• Make sure that all of the cabling Pin 1 locations are correct and that
all cables are firmly seated in the connectors.
• Make sure all SCSI conventions (cable type, cable length,
termination, SCSI IDs, etc.) are followed.