Hardware installation, Safety precautions – Dell Adaptec U320 SCSI Raid 0 or 1 Controller Card User Manual
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Hardware Installation
Adaptec™ U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 User's Guide
Installing the Adaptec U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 Controller
Safety Precautions
For more information on safety instructions for your system, see the System Information Guide or Product Information Guide
that came with your system.
Do not handle the card until you discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed
metal parts on the back of your system.)
NOTE:
Handle the card by its edges or metal bracket. Do not touch the gold connector or any components on the card.
Installing the Adaptec U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 Controller
CAUTION:
Be sure to disconnect the system's power before you remove the cover and install the Adaptec
U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 controller.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use an approved ESD workstation and wrist-strap when handling the host adapter to
prevent damage from discharge of static electricity.
The Adaptec U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 controller card fits into any available:
64-bit PCI/PCI-X expansion slot
32-bit PCI expansion slot
NOTE:
Installing the Adaptec U320 RAID 0 or 1 controller in a 32-bit slot will decrease the maximum performance
of the controller.
To install the Adaptec U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 controller:
1.
Open the system chassis.
2.
Remove the inside slot cover of an appropriate slot on the system board. See the documentation that came with your
system for more information.
3.
Install the Adaptec U320 SCSI RAID 0 or 1 controller into the open slot as follows: