Seagate Nytro User manual

Seagate® Nytro™ XP6302 Flash Accelerator Cards
Thank you for purchasing the
Seagate Nytro XP6302 Flash
Accelerator card. Take a few
minutes to read this quick
installation guide before you
install your card.
For updated documentation,
drivers, and utilities, please visit
http://www.seagate.com/products/solid-
state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/ or
contact your reseller support
representative.
Quick Installation Guide
To install the Seagate® Nytro™ XP6302 Flash Accelerator card, follow these steps:
1. Unpack the card and inspect it for damage. Unpack the Nytro XP6302 card in a static-
free environment, and follow good antistatic grounding procedures. Remove the card
from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any
damage or if any component is missing, contact Seagate or your reseller support
representative.
CAUTION: Back up your data before changing your system configuration.
2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the
power supply. Remove the cover from the chassis.
WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the computer from the main power and
from any networks before you install the card.
3. Replace the mounting bracket (system dependent). If required for your system, replace the
half-height mounting bracket that ships on the Nytro XP6302 card with the longer bracket
supplied. Save the two screws from the half-height bracket and use the screws to attach the
long bracket.
4. Insert the Nytro XP6302 card in an empty PCI Express® (PCIe®) slot that provides at least
50 W of power. Without sufficient power the Nytro XP6302 card may be damaged or run at
less than optimal performance. Remove the blank bracket panel on the server chassis that
aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable. Align the card to the PCIe
slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to properly seat the card in the slot. The following figure
shows how to insert the card in a PCIe slot.
NOTE: The shape, size, and locations of components on your Nytro XP6302 card might
vary from this illustration.
CAUTION: For highest performance, make sure that the PCIe slot is PCIe 3.0 and make
sure that it has an active width of dedicated eight lanes.
CAUTION: The location must meet the 300 LFM (linear feet/minute) minimum airflow
requirement.
5. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage
the system retention mechanism to secure the card to the system’s chassis.
6. Replace the cover, the power cord, and power up the system. Replace the system’s cover,
and reconnect the power cord and any network cables. Turn on the power.
You have now completed the Nytro XP6302 card hardware installation. Use the next procedure
to install the appropriate operating system drivers.

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Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. DuraWrite, Nytro, Fusion MPT, and SandForce are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other
trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Nytro products are not intended for use in life-support
appliances, devices, or systems. Use of any Nytro product in such applications without written consent of the appropriate Seagate officer is
prohibited. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
Publication Number: 100765556, Rev. B, April 2015
Windows Driver Installation
The Seagate drivers for Windows Server® 2012 and Windows Server 2008 are available online.
Download the latest Windows drivers from the Seagate website:
1. Go to the following website:
http://www.seagate.com/products/solid-state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/
2. Click on Nytro XP6302 Flash Accelerator Card.
3. Click Support, and click the driver you need.
4. Download the driver files.
5. Open the Windows Driver Configuration Utility file and follow the instructions to install the
driver.
Linux Driver Installation
Seagate provides open source drivers in the following ways:
• Precompiled binaries to add to an existing installation using driver update disks or RPMs for
selected distributions.
• Fusion-MPT™ source to add or update any distribution.
Download the latest Linux® drivers from the Seagate website.
1. Go to the following website:
http://www.seagate.com/products/solid-state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/
2. Click on Nytro XP6302 Flash Accelerator Card.
3. Click Support, and click the driver you need.
4. Download the driver files and install the RPM files.
FreeBSD Driver Installation
Download the latest FreeBSD® drivers from the Seagate website.
1. Go to the following website:
http://www.seagate.com/products/solid-state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/
2. Click on Nytro XP6302 Flash Accelerator Card.
3. Click Support, and click the driver you need.
4. Download the driver files and install the drivers.
VMware ESXi5.1, ESXi 5.5
Download the latest VMware® drivers from the Seagate website.
1. Go to the following website:
http://www.seagate.com/products/solid-state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/
2. Click on Nytro XP6302 Flash Accelerator Card.
3. Click Support, and click the driver you need.
4. Download the driver files and unzip. Install the drivers.
You have now completed the hardware and software installation
for your Nytro XP6302 card.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For assistance installing, configuring, or
using the Seagate Nytro XP6302 card,
contact Seagate Technical Support:
Submit a support ticket here: http://
support2.seagate.com/
Phone: [phone] (North America)
+00-800-732-4283 (International)
Website: www.seagate.com