System Requirements PC Requirements • System with a free PCIe 3.0 (or 4.0) x16 slot R1104: requires an x16 slot R1204: x8 or x16 slot • Windows 11, 10 / Server 2022, 2019, 2016, Microsoft Hyper-V • RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Proxmox/Xenserver (Linux kernel 3.10 and later) •...
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R1104 Hardware Front View Full-length black anodized aluminum, fan-less heatsink PCIe x16 host interface with Smart Switching...
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R1204 Hardware Front View Full-length black anodized aluminum, fan-less heatsink PCIe x8 host interface with Smart Switching...
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R1104/R1204 Hardware Installation: Using the R1204 as an example: Step 1. On the rear of the R1204, remove the six screws that secure the unit’s heat sink to the PCB. After removing the screws, carefully remove the heat sink from the R1204. Step 2.
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Step 3. These 4 screws are used to install the NVMe SSD’s. The R1104 and R1204 can support any M.2 form factor (2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110). Step 4. Please remove the screws on the right side of the R1204: Step 5.
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Step 6. Refasten the screw to secure the SSD. Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to install the remaining SSDs. Note: Make sure the SSDs 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 8. On the rear of the R1204, refasten the six screws that were removed in step 1. Note Make sure the aluminum heatsink is properly aligned : with the controller board (PCB), and that it makes full contact with the thermal pad, before refastening it to the R1204/R1104. If the heatsink is improperly installed, it will be unable to sufficiently cool the NVMe SSDs and controller componentry, which may result in damage to the SSDs or controller...