Enclosure setup, Prepare fusion dx800raid drive enclosure for use – Sonnet Technologies Fusion DX800RAID (With Drives) User Manual

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Enclosure Setup

Prepare Fusion DX800RAID Drive Enclosure for Use

1. Remove the Fusion drive enclosure from its packaging, and place

it near the computer to which it will be connected.

2. Pull a drive module’s lever out until it stops, and then pull the

module part way out of the enclosure

(Figure 3).

3. With the lever fully opened, carefully slide the drive module into

the enclosure until it stops, and then secure it by pushing the
lever in until it snaps closed

(Figure 4).

4. Repeat steps 2–3 for each remaining drive module.

Connect Fusion DX800RAID Drive Enclosure to Sonnet

RAID Controller

This section describes the connection of the Fusion DX800RAID drive
enclosure to the Sonnet RAID controller card.

1. Insert one end of each of the supplied data cables to the mini-

SAS ports on the enclosure;

verify the connectors are plugged in

securely (Figure 5).

2. Connect the data cables’ remaining connectors to the mini-SAS

ports on the Sonnet RAID controller card;

verify the connectors

are plugged in securely (Figure 6).

3. Connect the supplied power cable between the Fusion

DX800RAID enclosure and a grounded wall outlet or power strip;
verify the cable is plugged in securely.

4. Push the switch on the back of the enclosure to the on position,

and then power on your computer.

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WARNING:

When handling computer products, take care to

prevent components from being damaged by static electricity;

avoid working in carpeted areas. Handle hard drives only by their
edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins.

Figure 5

mini-SAS

connector

mini-SAS

connector

Figure 6

mini-SAS

connector

mini-SAS

connector

WARNING:

When inserting drive modules into the enclosure,

do not force the levers closed. If a lever does not close easily,

remove and reinsert the module, and then push the lever in again.

Figure 3

Pull lever out

until it stops

Figure 4

Push lever in

until it snaps

closed

Push tray in

until it stops

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