ATTO ExpressSAS Host and 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