Quick Start Guide for Tempo SSD Pro 6Gb/s SATA PCIe Drive Card for SSDs ™ Tempo SSD Pro shown with SSDs attached; drives not included (sold separately) For Windows
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Introduction and Package Contents OS X®, Windows®, and Thunderbolt™ compatible, this card supports both operating systems’ RAID features and works in PCIe expansion chassis without additional drivers Congratulations on your purchase! Tempo SSD Pro provides a handy way to install one or two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs (or HDDs) into a PCIe slot. Dual SATA controllers (one for each SSD) ensure that each SSD will perform at maximum speeds.
Optional Card Preparation Steps Figure 1 Installation Preparation Prior to attaching SSDs to the Tempo SSD Pro and installing the card, you should perform the steps below as necessary. Remove the Sonnet card from its packaging, handling the card by its edges and without touching any components or gold connector pins. Set the card down on a flat, level surface to perform the steps.
SSD Installation Steps Figure 3 SSD Installation 1. Remove the SSDs from their packaging. 2. Place an SSD label side up on top of the Tempo SSD Pro card with the SSD’s and card’s connectors aligned with each other (Figure 3). 3. Push the SSD’s connector into the Tempo SSD Pro card’s connector until the SSD is completely seated (Figure 3). 4. Holding the SSD firmly against the card, flip the Tempo SSD Pro over again. Figure 4 5.
SSD Installation Steps Figure 6 9. Using the remaining four screws, secure the SSD to the card; do not overtighten the screws (Figure 6). 10. Tempo SSD is ready for installation; proceed to the next page.
Tempo SSD Pro Card Installation Steps Hardware Installation Steps for All Users Formatting Drives 1. Shut down your computer or expansion chassis, disconnect its power cable, and then open it to access the expansion card area (PCI Express slots); refer to the user manual for specific information OS X: Use Disk Utility (found in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) to set up connected SSDs for use.
Specifications and Support Information Specifications Contacting Sonnet Customer Service Internal Connectors Two SATA Bus Interface CI Express 2.0 x4 mechanical, P x4 electrical Drives Supported Two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs or hard disk drives (HDDs) Drive Types Supported SATA 6 Gb/s, SATA 3 Gb/s, and SATA 1.5 Gb/s SSDs and HDDs Mac Compatibility • Mac Pro • Mac OS X Version 10.
