Install The Faststream; Unpacking The Packing Box; Verifying Contents; Installing The Faststream - ATTO Technology FastStream SC 5500E Installation And Operation Manual

If you have not already completed the instructions on the Quick Start page packed with your
FastStream, use the following instructions to install the FastStream.

Unpacking the packing box; verifying contents

• The FastStream. Note the serial number of your
FastStream unit: ________________________
• 512-megabyte (MB) DDR2-533 ECC DIMM
• Celerity FC-42ES Host Adapter (5500E),
Celerity FC-44ES Host Adapter (7500E) or
Celerity FC-84EN (8500E)
• Cat 5 Ethernet cable, RJ-45, 6 feet
• RS-232 cable, RJ-11 to DB9, 6 feet

Installing the FastStream

See Exhibit 2.0-1 on page 11 for details on the
FastStream mounting holes and components.
1 Ensure you have the following customer-
supplied items available:
• A back panel I/O plate compliant with ATX
specification version 2.1 or greater
• Internal SAS cable
• ATX-compatible storage enclosure
• SAS or SATA drives
2 Ensure the power to the enclosure is off.
3 Install the back panel I/O plate into your
enclosure. (See Exhibit 2.0-2
representation of a typical backplate.)
Note
ATTO Technology does not supply the
backplate because of the variety of enclosures
available. Contact your enclosure
representative for assistance.
4 Install your FastStream into the enclosure.
Note
The FastStream must be supported at all six
mounting points to prevent excessive flexing.
Flex damage caused by excessive force on an
improperly mounted circuit board is not
covered by the product warranty.
1 on page 11 displays the FastStream
mounting holes.
5 Connect the 24-pin ATX power connector from

2.0 Install the FastStream

on page 12 for a
Exhibit 2.0-
• CD including an Installation and Operation
Manual, firmware, drivers
CAUTION CAUTION
FastStream SC RAID controllers and
Celerity host adapters contain components
that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can cause damage to these
components. Please follow standard
methods to avoid ESD.
the enclosure to the FastStream.
6 Install the DIMM module (see
page 12).
CAUTION CAUTION
Use extreme care when installing or
removing the DIMM module to prevent
possible damage.
a. Insert the DIMM module vertically into its
slot on the board, observing the position of
the notch along the bottom of the module to
prevent inserting the DIMM module
incorrectly.
b. Gently press down on the DIMM module
until it snaps into place in the slot.
7 Install the Celerity Host Adapter. See
Exhibit 1.2-1 on page 4 and
page 6 for details.
a. Remove the Celerity Host Adapter from its
anti-static bag.
b. Remove the blank plate from slot 7 of your
enclosure.
c. Position the Celerity card directly above the
PCIe slot and push the card straight down.
For easier installation, place one end of the
host adapter into the slot first, then gently
push on each end until the unit is seated.
d. To ensure the card is seated completely,
give it an extra uniform push on each end
simultaneously.
e. Install the panel screw to secure the card.
8 Attach FastStream internal SAS I/O cables.
Exhibit 2.0-3 on
Exhibit 1.3-1 on
10