RED ROCKET-X - Manual (Page 15)

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RED ROCKET-X INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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POWER SUPPLY
Before installing the RED ROCKET-X, ensure that you have the appropriate power connector or power cable
adaptor to plug into the RED ROCKET-X 6-pin power connector. The 6-pin PCIe power cable that is included
with the RED ROCKET-X is for Mac Pro installations only, and is not compatible with a Thunderbolt expansion
chassis.
PCIE SLOT CONSIDERATIONS
SELECT A PCIE SLOT
Since the majority of Thunderbolt expansion chassis do not have x16 slots, install the RED ROCKET-X in the
slot that has the highest number of electrical PCIe lanes. Refer to the Thunderbolt expansion chassis’ manual
to determine which slot has the most number of electrical PCIe lanes and can accommodate a full-length x16
card.
If you plan on installing the RED ROCKET-X in a physical PCIe slot that is smaller than the connector at the
bottom of the RED ROCKET-X, ensure that there is an opening at the end of the PCIe slot.
PCIE LANE SPEEDS
Due to Thunderbolt 1.0 specifications, each slot is limited to x4 lane speeds. Full-resolution, real-time playback
of 4K footage with a recording time base of 23.98 FPS should be unaffected.
INSTALL RED ROCKET-X
Since each Thunderbolt expansion chassis is different, the instructions in this section are general and cover the
essential steps for installing a RED ROCKET-X in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis.
Depending on how your system is set up, you may need to rearrange components in your chassis or perform
actions not described in these instructions in order to successfully install the RED ROCKET-X. For more infor-
mation about installing components in your chassis, refer to the chassis manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: Some Thunderbolt expansion chassis may not have a slot for the HD-SDI slot filler.
WARNING: The computer system you are installing the RED ROCKET-X in works with voltages that can be haz-
ardous to your health.
Follow the instructions below to install the RED ROCKET-X in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis:
1. Ensure that the Thunderbolt expansion chassis is turned off.
2. Wait 5—10 minutes to ensure that the system components cool down.
3. Unplug the power cable and all external cables from the chassis.
WARNING: Never work on the system or access its interior while any power cables are plugged in.
4. Discharge any static electricity from your body.
NOTE: To avoid generating static electricity while installing the RED ROCKET-X, DO NOT walk around the
room until you have completed the installation and closed the chassis.
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INSTALL IN A THUNDERBOLT
EXPANSION CHASSIS