DATOptic ARC-1680 Series - Manual (Page 24)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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• Always wear a grounding strap or work on an ESD-protective
mat.
• Before opening the system cover, turn off power switches and
unplug the power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until
you have replaced the covers.
Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can cause serious damage to the electronic com-
ponents on this SAS RAID controller. To avoid damage caused by
electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
• Do not remove the SAS RAID controller from its anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install it into a computer case.
• Handle the SAS RAID controller by its edges or by the metal
mounting brackets at its each end.
• Before you handle the SAS RAID controller in any way, touch a
grounded, anti-static surface, such as an unpainted portion of the
system chassis, for a few seconds to discharge any built-up static
electricity.
2.3 Installation
Use the following instructions below to install a PCIe SAS RAID
controller.
Step 1. Unpack
Unpack and remove the PCIe SAS RAID controller from the pack-
age. Inspect it carefully, if anything is missing or damaged, contact
your local dealer.
Step 2. Power PC/Server Off
Turn off computer and remove the AC power cord. Remove the
system’s cover. For the instructions, please see the computer sys-
tem documentation.
Step 3. Check Memory Module
Be sure of the cache memory module is present and seated firmly
in the DIMM socket (DDR2-533) for ARC1680ix-12/16/24 models.