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NOTE: If you are using a SCSI host card
that would normally support RAID
functionality, you will need to disable any
and all RAID settings on the card for the
RTX to be detected. If you cannot disable
the RAID settings, select JBOD mode.
5. Connect the RTX to your computer for data access.
a. First, make sure your computer is turned off. Plugging a SCSI cable into a live host could cause
damage to the host. Besides, since SCSI is not hot-swappable your computer would not see the RTX
until it is restarted.
b. Connect the SCSI cable to one of the channels on the back
of the RTX. Connect the other end to the host computer. If
your computer does not have an available SCSI port, you will
need to install a SCSI host bus adapter (HBA). If the SCSI
port on your computer is a different type and the cable will not
fit, you may need to use an adapter. Install a terminator in the
other port of that channel
c. Connect the power cord to the RTX and a grounded electrical outlet.
d. Turn on the RTX. After it is started up and ready, turn on your computer. If you turn on the computer
first, it will not be able to see the RTX.
If you purchased the unit preconfigured, you can begin using it right away. Otherwise, you will need to
format the volume(s) first.
Format newly-created volume(s)
If you did not purchase the RTX with preconfigured drives, you will need to format the new volume(s)
before using them. This is typically done using tools built in to your computer’s operating system. (For
example, Disk Utility for Mac OS X or Disk Management for Windows.) Consult your computer’s
operating manual for details.