ATTO ExpressSAS Host and RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual

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5 Insert the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter intoany open 3.0/2.0/1.2 PCI Express expansionslot. If you have questions about how to installan expansion card in your system, consult yourcomputer’s documentation.6 Close the case on the computer and power itup.7 Installed drivers are loaded.For Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003• Windows detects your ExpressSAS Adapterand the Found New Hardware wizardappears. Proceed through the wizard withthe default settings for each adapterchannel. Insert the ExpressSAS installationdisk when prompted.• After adapter installation is complete, theFound New Hardware wizard shows anATTO Phantom Device for each channel.Proceed through the wizard with defaultsettings to complete the installation.For Windows Vista and Server 2008• Windows detects your adapter andautomatically installs the required drivers.If drivers do not load, refer to Install Drivers onpage 6 and Troubleshooting on page 37.8 Turn off power to the computer.9 Continue to Install storage on page 25.16 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host & RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual
Installing CacheAssure (6Gb RAID Adapters only)Adding CacheAssure to your Host Adapter (marked ‘A’ in Exhibit 3-1) requires the installation of two modules;Non-Volatile Memory Card (B) and Power Module (C).WARNINGATTO CacheAssure modules and HostAdapters contain components that aresensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).ESD can cause damage to the ATTOExpressSAS host adapter. Please followstandard methods to avoid ESD.Exhibit 3-1 ESAS RAID Adapter with CacheAssureNon-Volatile (NV) Memory Card Installation-----------------------------------------------------------------------1 Power down the computer and unplug thecomputer from all power sources.2 Open the case.If you have purchased the ESAS RAIDAdapter bundled with CacheAssure, the NVMemory Card is pre-assembled to the RAIDHost Adapter. If so, please go directly to thePower Module Installation section. If youare adding CacheAssure to a previouslypurchased SAS RAID Adapter, continue tostep 3.3 Gently remove your ATTO 6Gb SAS Adapterfrom the PCI Express expansion slot. If youhave questions about how to remove anexpansion card from your system, consult yourcomputer’s documentation.4 Remove the NV Memory Card from itselectrostatic safe packaging.-----------------------------------------------------------------------5 Holding the RAID adapter firmly, plug the NVMemory Card into the RAID Host Adapter withATTO logos in matching direction and thestandoff mounts closer to the adapter’s bracket.See Exhibit 3-2.Exhibit 3-2 NV Memory Card InstallationCAUTIONMake sure the NV Memory Card is evenlyaligned on both sides. If the card isplaced incorrectly, damage to theMemory or Host Adapter Card may occur.This may void your warranty.17 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host & RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual
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Page 3 and 4: Contents1 ATTO Provides Storage Sol
Page 5 and 6: 1 ATTO Provides Storage SolutionsAT
Page 7 and 8: H60F technical specifications• 16
Page 9 and 10: R608 technical specifications• Ei
Page 11 and 12: WindowsInstalling from the ExpressS
Page 13 and 14: VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1 (ExpressSAS H6x
Page 15 and 16: 2.1 New Windows OS InstallationWhen
Page 17 and 18: 2.2 New OS X InstallationBoot suppo
Page 19: 3 Install HardwareUse this chapter
Page 23 and 24: Bracket detailsExhibit 3-4 ExpressS
Page 25 and 26: Exhibit 3-12 ExpressSAS R680 Adapte
Page 27 and 28: Exhibit 3-18 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapte
Page 29 and 30: Exhibit 3-23 ExpressSAS R60F Adapte
Page 31 and 32: Connections on the R608 and R60FThe
Page 33 and 34: Exhibit 3-3 Connect an H608 or H60F
Page 35 and 36: Exhibit 3-4SES-I2C Wire chart for R
Page 37 and 38: Example ConfigurationsExample 1 R60
Page 39 and 40: 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter conta
Page 41 and 42: TermSES-I2CSGPIOSidebandConnectorTr
Page 43 and 44: PARAMETERDESCRIPTIONnum_targets Max
Page 45 and 46: Appendix C Standards and Compliance

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