Specifications

Chapter 4: Expansion Chassis Reference 29
Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion
Chassis and SBS 7-Slot
Expansion Chassis
(Mac Only)
Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
The Digidesign Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion
Chassis is identical to the SBS 32-bit model
DD007-R. For compatibility and configuration
details, refer to the information that pertains to
that model.
Maximum track counts are not possible with
these chassis, and they support a maximum of 8
audio interfaces. For track/voice count details,
visit the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com).
Slot Layout for Pro Tools 7-Slot
Expansion Chassis and SBS 7-Slot
Expansion Chassis
The Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis and SBS
model DD007-R chassis have slots that are num-
bered sequentially (1–7), left-to-right, from the
front.
These chassis do not have a Backplane Control-
ler slot. Instead, they have a built-in chassis con-
troller with a connector on the back of the ex-
pansion chassis.
Configuring the Pro Tools 7-Slot
Expansion Chassis or SBS
Expansion Chassis
Connecting the Expansion Chassis
To install the chassis host card in the computer:
1 Turn off the expansion chassis, your com-
puter, and any peripherals. To ensure proper
grounding, connect the expansion chassis to a
power source (such as a power strip or wall out-
let), using the supplied AC cable.
The Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
and SBS model DD007-R are supported on
Mac OS X.
SBS Technologies was previously called
“Bit 3.”
Slot numbering for Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
and SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
Slot 7
Slot 1