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RED ROCKET-X INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER 4:
INSTALL IN A THUNDERBOLT
EXPANSION CHASSIS
POWER SUPPLY
Before installing the RED ROCKET-X
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
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 highest 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 specifications, each slot is limited to x4 lane speeds. RED recommends that you use Thunderbolt
2 for enhanced performance. 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 information about
installing components in your chassis, refer to the chassis manufacturer instructions.
NOTE: Some Thunderbolt expansion chassis may not have a slot for the HD-SDI slot filler.
WARNING: The computer system that you are installing the RED ROCKET-X in works with voltages that can be
hazardous 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 to 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.
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, ensure that you have the appropriate power connector or power cable adaptor
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installations only, and is not compatible with a Thunderbolt™ expansion chassis.
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