Intel 410 - Manual (Page 9)

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Getting Started
This section provides an overview for preparing and installing the RAID Array 410 for Windows NT in your Intel-
based system. Detailed information is contained in Chapters 1 through 5.
Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. You should have re-
ceived the following:
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StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT platform kit
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StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem (SWXRA-Yx)
NOTE
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Installing the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem
requires a technical understanding of the following:
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Intel-based Computer System
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RAID array concepts
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Windows NT
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Basic hardware installation procedures
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Or, contact your supplier or service representative for in-
stallation assistance.
The major steps for installing and setting up the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem
include the following:
1. Performing the pre-installation steps listed below.
2. Unpacking and locating the RAID Array 410 Subsystem, installing the SWXRC-04
RAID Array controller, PC (Program) card, and write-back cache module, if they have
not been installed, and charging the write-back cache module batteries. (Chapter 1)
3. Unpacking and installing the host adapter in your computer system and connecting the
host adapter to the RAID controller. The host adapters that qualified to be used are:
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SWIA3-BB (Model AHA-2744W) for Intel-based EISA systems (Chapter 2)
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SWXA3-BC (Model AHA-2944W for Intel-based PCI systems (Chapter 2)
4. Installing the RAID Array 410 Manager for Windows NT (Chapter 3)
5. Configuring the communications port settings (Chapter 3)
6. Creating an Initial Configuration (Chapter 3)
7. Completing the Installation under Windows NT (Chapter 4)