Dulce Systems PRO RX16ex - Manual (Page 13)

PRO RX16ex Installation and User’s Manual
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4. Installation
Please follow these few steps to install the PRO RX16ex. This process typically
takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Overview of installation:
• Rackmount
installation
• Disk Module Installation
• Host Bus Extender Card Installation
• PCI-express
Extender Cable Installation
• Driver
Installation
• RAID Console Installation
The PRO RX16ex ship pre-configured in RAID 5 mode and pre-
formatted for Apple Mac OS X. After the driver installation step and a
reboot, the PRO RX16ex icon will appear on the desktop ready for use.
Windows operation will require a format/partition process. The PRO
RX16ex ship already pre-configured in RAID 5. After the driver
installation, simply run the Windows Disk Management utility to
prepare the RAID for Windows usage.
4.1. Rackmount Installation
The PRO RX16ex can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space
is required. An optional rackmount kit is available for 24” and 30” depths.
Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available.
Adjust depth as required.
Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX16ex.
The PRO RX16ex can be heavy, install the PRO RX16ex to the rack
before installing the drives will make it easier. Install the PRO R
carefully on the rack by aligning the sliders in the rails.
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