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11 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual
3 Install Hardware
Use this chapter as a guide to install the ATTO ExpressSAS adapter into a PCI Express expansion slot on your
computer. If you have followed the Getting Started Guide successfully, you do not need to read this chapter.
computer. If you have followed the Getting Started Guide successfully, you do not need to read this chapter.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Back up your system data before
changing or installing any hardware.
changing or installing any hardware.
System requirements
The ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter package
contains
• ExpressSAS
contains
• ExpressSAS
adapter
• ATTO
ExpressSAS CD including drivers, user
manuals and utilities (Installation CD)
• A low-profile or standard bracket and the
installation procedure
• A warranty and registration card
If any of these items are missing, contact your ATTO
authorized sales representative.
In addition you must have:
• A computer with an available x8 or x16 PCI
If any of these items are missing, contact your ATTO
authorized sales representative.
In addition you must have:
• A computer with an available x8 or x16 PCI
Express 2.0/1.2 expansion slot. The
ExpressSAS adapter has been optimized for x8
electrical 2.0 slots. Check your computer’s
documentation.
ExpressSAS adapter has been optimized for x8
electrical 2.0 slots. Check your computer’s
documentation.
• SAS/SATA storage, cables and connectors.
See
See
on page 15 for details of the adapters and
brackets.
SAS address
Each ATTO ExpressSAS adapter has a unique SAS
address designated by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers which allows the system to
recognize the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter as a
unique part of your configuration.
The address is marked on the back of the board for
easy identification. Please keep a reference copy of
the number in a safe place.
address designated by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers which allows the system to
recognize the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter as a
unique part of your configuration.
The address is marked on the back of the board for
easy identification. Please keep a reference copy of
the number in a safe place.
Installing the adapter
WARNING
ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters contain
components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
cause damage to the ATTO ExpressSAS
host adapter. Please follow standard
methods to avoid ESD.
components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
cause damage to the ATTO ExpressSAS
host adapter. Please follow standard
methods to avoid ESD.
1
Install system drivers before you begin
hardware installation. Refer to
hardware installation. Refer to
Install Drivers
on
page 5.
2
Power down the computer and unplug the
computer from all power sources.
computer from all power sources.
3
Open the case.
4
If using internal ports,
remove the plastic or
metal plugs on the
adapter internal
connectors.
remove the plastic or
metal plugs on the
adapter internal
connectors.
5
If applicable, attach
the low profile or
standard bracket to
the adapter.
the low profile or
standard bracket to
the adapter.
a. Remove the original bracket from the
adapter, being careful not to damage the
board.Use an ESD-safe #1 Phillips
screwdriver to remove the Phillips screws
at the top and bottom edges of the board.
board.Use an ESD-safe #1 Phillips
screwdriver to remove the Phillips screws
at the top and bottom edges of the board.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Make sure the screwdriver is centered in
the top of the screw to prevent damage to
the screw. Damaging the screw can void
the warranty.
the top of the screw to prevent damage to
the screw. Damaging the screw can void
the warranty.
b. Set the bracket and screws aside.
c. Place the adapter on top of the
c. Place the adapter on top of the
replacement bracket, positioning the
bracket so that the holes in the bracket are
aligned with the openings in the board.
bracket so that the holes in the bracket are
aligned with the openings in the board.
d. Dip the screws into Loctite® 242.
e. Use an ESD-safe #1 torque screwdriver
e. Use an ESD-safe #1 torque screwdriver
set to a maximum torque of 3.98 in/lbs
(0.45N m) to screws removed previously.
(0.45N m) to screws removed previously.