Mylex DAC960PG User manual

PCI RAID Controller
Installation Guide
DAC960PG
PCI to Ultra-SCSI
P/N: 771971-D01

DAC960PG
PCI to Ultra-SCSI
RAID Controller
Installation Guide
Part Number 771971-D01
© Copyright 1997 Mylex Corporation.
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Notice
This Manual describes the Mylex DAC960PG.
Although reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the information
contained herein, this publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors. Mylex Corporation expressly disclaims liability for any error in this information,
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Class B Compliance
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is not guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Move the equipment away from the receiver
3. Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is powered.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
All external connections should be made using shielded cables.
mCaution
Only equipment certified to comply with Class B
(computer input/output devices, terminals, printers,
etc.) should be attached to this equipment.
Finally, any changes or modifications to the
equipment by the user not expressly approved by the
grantee or manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate such equipment.

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s Name: Mylex Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address: 34551 Ardenwood Blvd.
Fremont, CA94555-3607
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Name: 1, 2, and 3 Channel RAID Controller
Model Number(s): DAC960PG, Fab. 550107 Rev. A
Year of Manufacture: 1997
Conforms to the following Product Specification(s):
EMC: EN 50081-1:1992/EN 55022:1992 Class B
EN 50082-1:1992 - Generic Immunity
EN 61000-4-2:1995,4kV CD, 8kV AD
EN 50140:1995, 3 V/m, 80 - 1000 MHz, 80%
EN 61000-4-4:1995, 0.5kV I/O, 1kV Power
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements to the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC
Declaration that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
directive(s) and standard(s) is on file and available for inspection at the
manufacturer’s address cited above.

Community of Europe
CE mark is rated for the DAC960PG as follows:
CISPR 22 Radiated Emission
EN55022, EN5082-1 Generic immunity standard for the following:
IEC 801-2 ESD, IEC 801-3 Radiated, and IEC 801-4 EFT/Burst
Warning!
This is a Class B product. In a residential environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung!
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse B. In Wohnbereichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen aufreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer
für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Avertissement!
Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe B. Dans un environnement résidentiel cet
appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être
demandé à l’utilisateur de prendre des mésures appropriées.

About This Manual
This installation guide covers hardware set-up and configuration procedures
necessary for the installation of a DAC960PG PCI to Ultra-SCSI Raid
controller.
Chapter 1 is an introduction to the DAC960PG, providing an overview of
what the product is, operating system platforms that are supported, and the
prerequisites for product installation.
Chapter 2 is a functional description of the DAC960PG. This section also
provides detailed configuration information, and discusses options.
Chapter 3 explains installation procedures in detail, and includes an
installation checklist.
Chapter 4 gives information regarding firmware, BIOS start-sequences,
BIOS set-up options, and error messages.
Appendix A discusses enclosure management capability.
Appendix B (not included in the Beta version of this document) Describes
the Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (IBBU) and provides information on
how to install it.
The glossary defines the RAID terminology used in this manual.

Conventions
Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to describe user
interaction with the product:
bold The user must enter the bold text exactly as shown
↵Press the Enter key
Enter Press the key labeled “Enter” (or “Delete”, etc.)
File, Run Select the Run option from the pull-down menu
activated when the File menu pad is selected
☛Note
Supplementary information that can have an effect on
system performance
mCaution
Notification that a proscribed action has the potential
to adversely affect equipment operation, system
performance, or data integrity
,WARNING
Notification that a proscribed action will definitely
result in equipment damage, data loss, or personal
injury