Owner manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2. Hardware Installation

This section describes the procedures for installing the SAS RAID con-

trollers.

2.1 Before You Begin Installing

Thanks for purchasing the SAS RAID controller as your RAID data

storage subsystem. This user manual gives simple step-by-step

instructions for installing and conguring the SAS RAID controller.

To ensure personal safety and to protect your equipment and data,

reading the following information package list carefully before you

begin installing.

Package Contents

If your package is missing any of the items listed below, con-

tact your local dealers before you install. (Disk drives and disk

mounting brackets are not included)

• 1 x SAS RAID controller in an ESD-protective bag

• 1 x Installation CD – containing driver, relative software, an

electronic version of this manual and other related manual

• 1 x User Manual

2.2 Board Layout

The controller can support a family included 8 ports models as well

as industry-rst 8/12/16/24 internal ports with additional 4 exter-

nal ports. This section provides the board layout and connector/

jumper for the SAS RAID controller.