Sonnet Technologies Tempo-X eSATA 4+4 8-Port Serial ATA PCI-X Host Adapter Card - Manual (Page 2)

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Installation Preparation
Prior to installing the Tempo-X eSATA 4+4 into your system and connecting
any hard drives, you should familiarize yourself with the parts to be installed.
We also strongly recommend that you read the sections in your computer’s
user manual that address hard drive and PCI card installation.
1. The Tempo-X eSATA 4+4 card uses both internal and external Serial ATA
(SATA) data cable connectors, which require different cables. The internal
connectors (SATA I) have an L-shaped “key” in the center; the exter-
nal connectors (eSATA) have a straight, bar-shaped “key” in the center.
Figure 1 shows both eSATA and SATA I data cable connectors.
2. Figure 2 illustrates one of the internal Serial ATA (SATA I) data cables
included with the Tempo-X card; plug the straight connector into the
Tempo card.
3. Locate the connector block on your drive. Many Serial ATA drives are
equipped with both a legacy 4-pin power connector and a Serial ATA 15-
pin power connector
(Figure 3). Depending on your computer, you may
need to use 4-pin to 15-pin power adapter cables (sold separately).
Hardware Installation Steps
This section covers the installation of the Tempo-X eSATA 4+4 into your sys-
tem and connection of one or more hard drives.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Open your computer to access its expansion card area (PCI slots) and
drive bay(s); refer to your computer’s user manual for specific information.
3. If you are installing any hard drives inside your computer, do so now;
otherwise, skip to step 6 on page 3. (Depending on your computer model,
drive mounting hardware may be required to secure your hard drives.
Refer to your computer’s user manual.)
4. Plug the internal SATA data cables’ right angle connector into your drives;
verify the connectors are plugged in securely. (If you are connecting
three or more drives, you will need one or two additional internal SATA
data cables.)
Figure 1
Support Note: Technical knowledge may be required to gain access to
the drive expansion bays in certain computers. We recommend you
first consult your computer’s user manual. If you feel you are unable to install
the computer hardware, contact a qualified technician.
Figure 2
Quick Start Guide for Tempo-X eSATA 4+4
Serial ATA data cable
right angle
connector
straight connector
Figure 3
Serial ATA power
connector
Serial ATA data
connector
legacy power
connector
eSATA connector
SATA I connector
Support Note for External Drive Enclosure Users: Depending
on the drive enclosure(s) used, you will either need to use data cables
with eSATA connectors on both ends, or cables with an eSATA connector on
one end and SATA I connector on the other end (all enclosures and cables sold
separately). Note: SATA I connectors are used on SATA hard drives.