Before You Begin. Mylex DAC960PG

Chapter 3

Installation

This chapter covers:

• Preparation

• Connectors and jumpers

• Safety considerations

• Controller installation procedures

Before You Begin

Installing a Mylex DAC960 PCI to Ultra SCSI RAID controller is no more difficult than installing any PCI adapter card. Follow these steps and then follow the installation procedures in this chapter.

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WARNING

Disconnect the system from the electrical wall outlet before opening the system cabinet. Working with the system covers off and power applied to the system can result in shock and serious injury.

1. Follow a safe anti-electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedure such as using a grounding wrist strap connected to a known ground source.

2. Power off the system and disconnect the power cables before starting the installation. Refer to the instructions provided in your system documentation. Do not disconnect cables or power cords while system power is on.

3. Read all of the instructions in this chapter completely before proceeding. Follow the Notes, Cautions, and Warnings described in this manual and marked on the equipment.

4. Safety check the installation before powering on the system.

• Make sure that all of the cabling Pin 1 locations are correct and that all cables are firmly seated in the connectors.

• Make sure all SCSI conventions (cable type, cable length, termination, SCSI IDs, etc.) are followed.

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