Hardware Installation; Before You First Installing; Board Layout - Areca ARC-1880 Series User Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2. Hardware Installation
This section describes the procedures for installing the 6Gb/s SAS RAID
controllers.

2.1 Before You First Installing

Thanks for purchasing the 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller as your RAID
data storage subsystem. This user manual gives simple step-by-
step instructions for installing and configuring the 6Gb/s SAS RAID
controller. To ensure personal safety and to protect your equipment
and data, reading the following information package list carefully
before you begin installing.
Package Contents
If your package is missing any of the items listed below, con-
tact your local dealers before you install. (Disk drives and disk
mounting brackets are not included)
• 1 x 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller in an ESD-protective bag
• 1 x Installation CD – containing driver, relative software, an
electronic version of this manual and other related manual
• 1 x User manual
• 1 x Low-profile bracket

2.2 Board Layout

The controller can support a family included 8 ports models as well
as industry-first 8/12/16/24 internal ports with additional 4 exter-
nal ports. This section provides the board layout and connector/
jumper for the 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller.
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