Accusys ExaSAN SW-08 - Manual (Page 27)

3. Installation
User Guide Page 3-2
6. With the handle in lifted position, push the disk tray back in, then pull the handle down to lock it
in place.
6. Close and lock the rear panel door.
7. If you have more than one RAID disk systems, repeat this process for all storage systems.
Note that the hard drives in a RAID system should match in size and speed. All drives in an array should
be of identical model with the same firmware version.
Also note that the ExaSAN Compact solution does not require the direct connection between any
workgroup host system and the storage unit. Do not install the Re-drive card which came with your RAID
disk system.
3.1.2 Installing the HBA Card
Before the ExaSAN Compact system components are ready to be connected and powered on, you must
install one HBA card in each workgroup client system. The HBA card is compatible with PCIe x4, x8,
and x16 slots. If a choice is given, use the fastest PCIe slot available. Although the HBA card is
compatible with both PCIe 1.1 and 2.0 standards, only the latter is recommended due to performance
consideration.
Follow these steps to install the card in each host system:
1. Make sure that the client system is turned off.
2. Open the client system’s outer casing cover, check with your vendor documentation for instructions if
necessary.
3. Locate the available PCIe slot; remove the blank plate if one is present, save the screw for later use.