Areca 24/4 Internal/External Port Pcie 3.0 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA Raid Controller 2Gb Cache - Manual (Page 18)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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2. Hardware Installation
This section describes the procedures for installing the 12Gb/s SAS RAID
controllers.
2.1 Before You First Installing
Thanks for purchasing the 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller as your
RAID data storage subsystem. This user manual gives simple
step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the 12Gb/s
SAS RAID controller. To ensure personal safety and to protect your
equipment and data, reading the following information package list
carefully before you begin installing.
Package Contents
If your package is missing any of the items listed below, con-
tact your local dealers before you install. (Disk drives and disk
mounting brackets are not included)
• 1 x 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller in an ESD-protective bag
• 1 x Installation CD – containing driver, relative software, an
electronic version of this manual and other related manual
• 1 x User manual
• Adapter convert two 4 pin peripheral power cables into a PCI-E
power cable (ARC-1883ix only)
• 1 x Low-profile bracket
Note:
Low-profile bracket has included on the low profile board
shipping package.
2.2 Board Layout
The controller can support a family included 8 ports models as well
as industry-first 8/12/16/24 internal ports with additional 4 exter -
nal ports. This section provides the board layout and connector/
jumper for the 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller.