Sonnet Technologies Tempo RAID66 ATA Hardware RAID Controller Card - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation Steps – Normal (Non-Striping) Configuration
Tempo RAID66 Macintosh
ATA Hardware RAID Controller
Ultra ATA/66 cable
drive 0 (single or master)
- jumpers
Figure 11
Tempo RAID66 Macintosh
ATA Hardware RAID Controller
Ultra ATA66 cable
drive 3 (slave)
drive 2 (master)
drive 1 (slave)
drive 0 (master)
Ultra ATA66 cable
- jumpers
Figure 12
This section covers the configuration and installation of the Tempo RAID66, used
as a PCI host adapter, and one or more hard drives. This setup will enable you to
connect up 4 hard drives as separate volumes.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Remove the case cover from the computer and access the expansion card
area and drive bay(s) in your computer; refer to your computer’s user manual
for specific information.
3. Configure your hard drives’ jumpers as follows:
When installing one drive, set the jumpers on the drive to the single setting
(when available) or the master setting as indicated in Figure 12. When con-
necting more than one drive, configure the drives’ jumpers as indicated in
Figure 12.
4. Install the hard drives into expansion bays. (Depending on your computer
model, drive mounting brackets/carriers or drive sleds may be required to
install your hard drives. Refer to your computer’s user guide.)
5. Connect the ATA/66 cables to the hard drives as follows:
When connecting one drive, connect the ATA/66 cable’s master connector to
it (Figure 11). When connecting more than one drive, connect the ATA/66
cables’ master connectors to the drives with jumpers configured in the mas-
ter setting; connect the slave connectors to the drives with jumpers config-
ured in the slave setting (Figure 12).
6. Locate the existing hard drive in your computer and find the power connec-
tor plugged into it; you should find at least one extra power connector near
the existing drive. If you are installing only one drive, connect the extra
power connector directly to the new drive. If you are installing two addition-
al hard drives, connect the extra power connector to the supplied power
connector Y-adapter, then connect the Y-adapter to the new hard drives.
Otherwise, connect additional Y-adapters (sold separately) as necessary to
power all of the hard drives. Verify the connectors are plugged in securely.
Support Note: Certain computer models may require technical knowl-
edge to gain access to the drive expansion bays. 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.
. Support Note: Refer to the hard drives’ user manuals for jumper
setting information specific to your drives. Alternately, you may find
jumper setting information printed on your hard drives’ labels. Make sure the
drives are oriented the same way as the illustration before moving jumpers.
Figure 13
power supply
access cover
support stand
Support Note: Desktop G3 users must remove the access panel on
the main chassis to route the ATA/66 cables from the drives to the
Tempo RAID66 card. You may need tools to perform this procedure. To remove the
access panel, first unlock and tilt up the internal assembly; remember to lower
the assembly support stand. Next, firmly twist the top edge of the panel forward
toward the power supply, then lift the panel out (Figure 13). Save the panel in
case you ever need to use it again.