Ci Design iStoragePro iT8MIS User manual

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Revision 1.0
July 2009
Quick start guide

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MiniSAS Cables (2) (Optional)
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What’s included ?
iStoragePro MiniSAS T8 Tower enclosure and accessories:
Please check all the items below when unpack your MiniSAS
storage system. If you find anything is missing, please contact
your reseller/distributor or iStaragePro for immediate assistance.
Welcome
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Thank you for choosing iStoragePro MiniSAS Model# iT8MIS.
The iStoragePro series provide professional level of
performance for Audio & Video editing solution with latest
SAS/SATA technology.
RAID Controller Installation
Please always follow your PCI-X or PCI-e RAID Controller
installation guide to ensure proper operation. ( Standard
System RAID Controller Not Included)
Check your iStoragePro MiniSAS T8 Disk Drive Trays
All the drives should be installed with the trays and
inserted in the enclosure. ( Standard System Disk Drive
Not Included)
Please backup your important files before you continue
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Lay your Mac Pro or PC down on
a soft, clean and safe work surface.
To avoid damaging internal components
or the controllers, always turn off and
unplug your Mac Pro or PC. DO NOT
install subjects while it is plugged.
Open your Mac Pro or PC cover and
remove the side panel.

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Unscrew the captive screws in the
PCI bracket and remove
the bracket
Remove the slot cover from the slot
that you wish to install the card.
Consult with your iStoragePro video
experts for best slot position if you
are not sure.
Install and secure the card into the
slot with PCI bracket
Put the cover back to your computer
lock it securely.
If the PCI Express card you are
installing is full-length (12") ,make
sure it fits in the appropriate card
guide.
Your RAID controller Installation is done
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Connect miniSAS Host cable (2 x MiniSAS Cables)
Please see the cable diagram
Connect MacPro or PC computer to your T8 MiniSAS:
Please make sure the cable connector are fully inserted and
secured between the controller and storage system. (most
common issues are loose cables causing poor connection).
GComplete Basic Installtion:
after connecting the cables between your Host Computer & T8
MiniSAS system, please power on your T8 MiniSAS system
first, and then power on your workstation. Please follow RAID
installation instruction come with your PCI-X or PCI-e RAID
Card.
Two cables between Computer & T8 System
Back View of T8
MiniSAS System Front View of T8
MiniSAS System
Back View of MacPro or PC Front View of MacPro or PC
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