System Requirements PC Requirements • System with a free PCIe3.0 (or 4.0) x16 slot • Windows 10 or later, Windows Server 2019 • Linux Kernel 3.10 or later • macOS 10.13 or later • FreeBSD 12.1 and later R1108 Kit Content •...
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R1108 Hardware Installation: Step 1. On the rear of the R1108, remove the six screws that secure the unit’s heat sink to the PCB. Step 2. Carefully remove fan’s power cable from the right-side of the heatsink as shown below, then carefully flip the heatsink to the left (like turning a page from a book).
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Step 3. This will expose the two thermal pads. The blue film must be removed from each pad before reinstalling this panel. This film protects the pads from damage and foreign objects prior to installation, but will also prevent the pad from transferring heat away from the NVMe SSD’s and controller componentry.
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Step 5. Please remove these screws from each of the M.2 slots. Step 6. Gently insert the SSD into the slot. Step 7. Refasten the screw to secure the SSD. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to install the remaining SSDs. The following example shows eight M.2 SSDs installed into Ports 1-8:...
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Step 8. After installing all SSDs, carefully flip the heatsink to the right. Note: Make sure the SSD’s are carefully, but securely installed into each M.2 port. Loose connections can cause a variety of stability and performance issues, and may ultimately result in data loss.
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Step 10. On the rear of the R1108, refasten the 6 screws that were removed in step 1. Step 11. Power up the SSD external power supply Note: If the external power supply is not powered on, the SSDs may drop offline or remain undetected, which could lead to data loss.
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Note : The R1108 does not require the external power cord when used with 2019 Mac Pro systems.
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