StorCase Technology InfoStation 5-Bay SATA 3Gbps RAID - Manual (Page 23)

InfoStation 5-Bay RAID User's Guide - Rev. C00 StorCase Technology, Inc.
Installation 13
Installing the SATA Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
CAUTION: The HBA contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. Warranty is
VOID if HBA is tampered with. Refer ALL servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel!
Remove ALL power from the computer before installing the HBA.
Before removing any component from its packaging, discharge any static
electricity by touching a properly grounded metal object.
NOTES: For PCI applications, StorCase recommends installing the HBA into a 64-bit PCI
slot for optimal performance.
Although the SATA HBA is designed to support both PCI and PCI-X connections,
StorCase recommends installing the HBA into a PCI-X slot for optimal RAID
performance.
A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.
Refer to your computer system manufacturer's documentation for further infor-
mation.
1. Turn OFF power to the host computer.
2. Open the computer system according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If neces-
sary, temporarily remove any expansion boards that may make installation difficult.
3. Locate an open PCI-X slot on the system motherboard and remove the correspond-
ing blank plate from the computer chassis.
4. Carefully install the HBA (provided) into the PCI-X slot and secure it to the computer
chassis.
Figure 7: SATA Host Bus Adapter