2 Install Drivers ...5 Downloading drivers from the ATTO website Windows Installing from the ExpressSAS Installation CD Installing from the ATTO Technology website Installing from a directory containing the ExpressSAS driver OS X Linux Creating ExpressSAS installation media from the Installation CD...
1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ATTO Technology ExpressSAS low-profile host adapters provide 3-Gb and 6-Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity for IT and digital video environments. The ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter family provides enhanced reliability and performance thanks to more than 15 years of ATTO experience with SCSI hardware and storage connectivity solutions.
ExpressSAS Host Adapters ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapters are engineered for the most stringent IT server and digital media workgroup environments and are compatible with multiple operating systems, applications, and drives. Providing SAS/SATA II connectivity to up to 256 end devices, the ATTO SAS Host Adapter is ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of performance.
ExpressSAS RAID adapters ATTO ExpressSAS RAID adapters are ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of protection and performance, supporting up to 64 end devices. RAID improves data accessibility and reliability during normal operations. A RAID group is a virtual, independent single drive with data written to physical drives according to a RAID algorithm.
Select your model. From the table, find your Operating System. 5 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual 2 Install Drivers ATTO web site, or you followed the instructions in the Getting Started Guide, you do not need to perform any of these procedures.
Continue. Click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. Continue on to Install Hardware Installing from the ATTO Technology website Power on your system. Log on to Windows as the system administrator. Follow the instructions in...
Copy the driver file to a directory such as /usr/src. 7 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual Open a Terminal session. 10 Change to the directory where you stored the driver.
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 Install the driver into a new version of Windows Vista, Server 2008 on page 10. 9 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual Creating ExpressSAS installation media from a file Go to www.attotech.com.
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Install the driver into a new version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 Note You must have a floppy disk with the ExpressSAS driver available. Refer to Creating ExpressSAS installation media from the Installation CD ExpressSAS installation media from a file on page 9 Start Windows text mode setup as described by your Windows documentation.
If applicable, attach the low profile or standard bracket to the adapter. 11 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual 3 Install Hardware Express 2.0/1.2 expansion slot. The ExpressSAS adapter has been optimized for x8 electrical 2.0 slots. Check your computer’s documentation.
CAUTION CAUTION Do not exceed the torque specification to avoid damaging the board, connectors or screws. Insert the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter into any open 2.0/1.2 PCI Express expansion slot. If you have questions about how to install an expansion card in your system, consult your computer’s documentation.
• External connectors: use SFF- 8088 connectors. 19 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual • Internal connectors: use SFF-8087 internal connectors. • For SATA, use cables which are no longer than 1 meter.
This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology web site (www.attotech.com) or contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. General suggestions • Check each cable connection on every device.
Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Contact your ATTO representative regarding RoHS compliant products. i ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...
ATTO host adapter and void the warranty. ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty ATTO Technology, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it is free from defects in material and workmanship as described in the ATTO Technology website, www.attotech.com...