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- Page 1 IBM High IOPS Adapter Hardware User Guide for Driver Release 2.2.3 5.4.2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Ibm High Iops Hardware User Guide For Driver Version 2.2.3
IBM High IOPS Hardware User Guide for Driver Version 2.2.3 Copyright Notice © Copyright International Business Machines 2011. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2006-2011 Fusion-io, Inc. All rights reserved. Fusion-io is a trademark of Fusion-io, Inc. Part Number D0003073-000_1C IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3... -
Page 4: Safety Information
First, remove power cords from outlet. Attach signal cables to connectors. Remove signal cables from connectors. Attach power cords to outlet. Remove all cables from devices. Turn device ON. IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3 __________________ __... -
Page 5: Introduction
IBM High IOPS Adapter. NOTE Throughout this manual, when you see a reference to an "IBM High IOPS Adapter," you may substitute your device. "IBM High IOPS Duo Adapter" refers to devices with two memory modules, including the IBM High IOPS SD/MD Class SSD PCIe Adapters. - Page 6 30 µs A1NB 1.5 GB/s 1.1 GB/s 150,000 30 µs 1. Single Level Cell (SLC), Multi Level Cell (MLC). 2. IOPS with 75/25 mixed read/write and 512B packet sizes. IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3 __________________ __...
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Page 7: System Requirements
The IBM High IOPS Adapter requires at least: A PCI-Express (PCIe) Gen1 x4 slot. The IBM High IOPS Adapter is a half-height, half-length, PCIe 1.1 x4 card and for full performance, it must reside in a PCIe slot where at least 4 lanes are electrically active. - Page 8 1600 3175 For example, if your system is equipped with a IBM High IOPS Duo Adapter, formatted to use 4,096 byte sectors, your system may require as much as: (425 MB of RAM / 80 GB) x (640 GB) = 3,400 MB (or around 3.32 GB) of system RAM...
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Page 9: In The Box
, half-length slot with a x8 physical connection. For systems with PCI 1.1, all 8 signaling lanes must be active for full IBM High IOPS Duo Adapter performance. For systems with PCIe 2.0, only 4 signaling lanes must be active for full performance. -
Page 10: Ibm High Iops Adapter Installation
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded before beginning any hardware installation procedure. If you are installing the IBM High IOPS Adapter in a low-profile system, you need to use the half-height bracket. Please refer to the Half-Height Bracket Installation section for details. - Page 11 Otherwise, continue with these steps to complete the hardware installation. Grasp the IBM High IOPS Adapter by the top edge and seat it gently but firmly in the available PCIe slot: IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3...
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Page 12: Half-Height Bracket Installation
Your operating system may detect the IBM High IOPS Adapter and ask if you want it to install a hardware driver for the device. In that case, click Cancel You are now ready to install the driver and utilities software. See the IBM High IOPS Adapter user guide based on your operating system. Half-Height Bracket Installation For half-height installation (such as in low-profile systems), you need to replace the full-height retaining bracket with the included half-height bracket. - Page 13 To prevent damage to the IBM High IOPS Adapter, use only a Philips #1 tip screwdriver. Remove the two screws holding the full-height bracket to the IBM High IOPS Adapter in the order shown.
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Page 14: External Hard Drive Led (Optional)
Step 2 of the Hardware Installation section to complete the install. External Hard Drive LED (optional) The IBM High IOPS Adapter includes a two-pin LED pinout for attaching to an external HDD access light. To attach the LED: IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3... - Page 15 Replace the computer's access panel. Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer. The external LED now displays both read and write operations performed on the IBM High IOPS Adapter. Resume the installation of your IBM High IOPS Adapter IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3...
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Page 16: Ibm High Iops Duo Adapter Installation
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded before beginning any hardware installation procedure. Locate the serial and informational numbers on each side of your IBM High IOPS Adapter and record them for future reference. - Page 17 If you choose to use the optional External Hard Drive LED connector, make that optional connection before proceeding. It will be difficult to make that connection once the IBM High IOPS Adapter is installed. Return to the next step after completing the connection.
- Page 18 Grasp the IBM High IOPS Adapter by the top edge and seat it gently but firmly in the available PCIe slot: Secure the IBM High IOPS Adapter's retaining bracket using a screw or lever (depending on how your hardware is configured): Replace the computer's access panel.
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Page 19: External Hard Drive Led Cable (Optional)
Your operating system may detect the device and ask if you want it to install a driver for the device. In that case, click Cancel You are now ready to install the driver and utilities software. See the IBM High IOPS Adapter user guide based on your operating system. External Hard Drive LED Cable (optional) The IBM High IOPS Duo Adapter includes a two-pin LED pinout for attaching to an external HDD access light. -
Page 20: Ibm Support
IBM Support IBM High IOPS Adapter Customer Support is available on the web at the following address: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support IBM part number 60Y1443 IBM High IOPS Adapter - Hardware User Guide 2.2.3 __________________ __...