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Chapter 3

Installation

This chapter describes:

• Preparation

• Connectors and jumpers

• Safety considerations

• Controller installation procedures

Before You Begin

Installing the eXtremeRAID 1100 DAC1164P PCI to Ultra2 SCSI RAID

controller is no more difficult than installing any PCI adapter card. Follow

these steps and the installation procedures in this chapter.

, WARNING

Working with the system covers off and power

applied to the system can result in shock and

serious injury.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe procedures. Use a grounded

wrist strap or ESD safe footwear, and work in an ESD safe area.

4. Perform a safety check of 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, etc.) are correct.

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