Sonnet Technologies Fusion DX800RAID (With Drives) - Manual (Page 4)

Enclosure Setup
Prepare Fusion DX800RAID Drive Enclosure for Use
1. Remove the Fusion drive enclosure from its packaging, and place
it near the computer to which it will be connected.
2. Pull a drive module’s lever out until it stops, and then pull the
module part way out of the enclosure (Figure 3).
3. With the lever fully opened, carefully slide the drive module into
the enclosure until it stops, and then secure it by pushing the
lever in until it snaps closed
(Figure 4).
4. Repeat steps 2–3 for each remaining drive module.
Connect Fusion DX800RAID Drive Enclosure to Sonnet
RAID Controller
This section describes the connection of the Fusion DX800RAID drive
enclosure to the Sonnet RAID controller card.
1. Insert one end of each of the supplied data cables to the mini-
SAS ports on the enclosure; verify the connectors are plugged in
securely (Figure 5).
2. Connect the data cables’ remaining connectors to the mini-SAS
ports on the Sonnet RAID controller card; verify the connectors
are plugged in securely (Figure 6).
3. Connect the supplied power cable between the Fusion
DX800RAID enclosure and a grounded wall outlet or power strip;
verify the cable is plugged in securely.
4. Push the switch on the back of the enclosure to the on position,
and then power on your computer.
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WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to
prevent components from being damaged by static electricity;
avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle hard drives only by their
edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins.
Figure 5
mini-SAS
connector
mini-SAS
connector
Figure 6
mini-SAS
connector
mini-SAS
connector
WARNING: When inserting drive modules into the enclosure,
do not force the levers closed. If a lever does not close easily,
remove and reinsert the module, and then push the lever in again.
Figure 3
Pull lever out
until it stops
Figure 4
Push lever in
until it snaps
closed
Push tray in
until it stops