Wiebetech SS8 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Environment Setup 
 
2.1 Before installation 
 
Requirement: 
Prepare a host system with a SCSI HBA card.  For optimized performance, a 
SCSI Ultra 320 HBA is recommended.  The host system should have one free 
ethernet or COM port to be used for the initial setup. The management and 
configuration web GUI can be accessed remotely after proper setup. 
 
Package contents 
Check the accessories packaged with your ProSATA.  Please contact 
WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged.  The box should contain: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Caution 
 
•  Before starting any type of hardware installation, please ensure that all 
power switches have been turned off and all power cords have 
been disconnected to prevent personal injury and damage to the 
hardware. 
 
•  To avoid overheating, ProSATA SS8 should be operated in a well-
ventilated area and in such a way that sufficient airflow is 
maintained across the controller chips. 
 
•  Static electricity can damage electronic components. To guard against 
such damage: 
1.  Work in a static-free environment 
2.  Wear a grounded anti-static wrist strap 
3.  Store uninstalled components in anti-static bags 
4.  Handle PCBs by their edges and avoid touching chips and 
connectors. 
 
• Environmental 
requirements: 
 
Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) 
 
Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing 
ProSATA SS8 unit 
Removable drive trays (inside unit) 
Ultra320 SCSI terminator 
Power cord 
Key 
Hard drive screws 
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