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Hardware

Introduction

The eXtremeRAID 1100 (DAC1164P) is a very versatile PCI to Ultra2

SCSI, LVD RAID controller. There are thousands of possible hardware

configurations. The following parameters are assumed:

• A RAID 0, 1, or 5 configuration is being installed.

• The user is familiar with Windows NT

or Novell

NetWare

• The user is familiar with disk drive and RAID terminology.

Performing an Installation

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to

perform this hardware installation with power on.

Disconnect the system from the electrical wall

outlet.

Connectors, Jumpers, and LEDs

Up to three Ultra2 SCSI channels are supported on the controller. The SCSI

connector locations are shown in Figure 1.

All the jumpers should normally be set to their (default settings). See Table 1

for default jumper settings. Jumper locations are shown in Figure 1.

The controller has 15 LEDs that are active indicators while the controller is

running. The LEDs indicate termination type and status, SCSI activity, cache

status, diagnostic status, and host activity. The LED locations and meanings

are shown in Figure 1.

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