SilverStone DS351 [12/119] Install the sii 4726 hardware

Software

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For x86 platforms: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 with

the latest Service Pack installed.

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For Mac platforms: Mac OS X with the latest set of patches installed.

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SV-HBA3124 CD

Install the SiI 4726 hardware

In order to run the SiI 4726 Manager, first install the Silicon Image SV-HBA3124 host controller (card

and driver) or another SATA host controller with port multiplier (PM) support. The host controller

provides a software and hardware link between the host computer and the SiI 4726 Storage

Appliance.

The SV-HBA3124 board uses the SiI3124-2 SATA II controller with port multiplier support. You can use the

SiI 4726 Storage Appliance with any SATA host controller with port multiplier support. In addition to the

SV-HBA3124 host card, the following Silicon Image controllers provide port multiplier support:

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SiI3124-2

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SiI3124-4

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SiI3132

Install the SV-HBA3124 card and driver

1.Turn off the host computer.

2.Install the SV-HBA3124 card into a PCI-X or PCI slot. Refer to the SV-HBA3124 Quick

Installation

Guide included on your SV-HBA3124 CD for details.

3.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

4.Click the SV3124 Setup icon in the Windows or Mac directory and follow the Installation Wizard to

complete the installation. Refer to the SV-HBA3124 User’s Guide for details.

5.Check www.steelvine.com

for updated software and manuals. Upgrade the driver software if needed.

Connect the host to the SiI 4726 Storage Appliance

The SiI 4726 Storage Appliance houses five configurable hard disk drives. After installing the SV-HBA3124

card and drivers, connect the host computer to the SiI 4726 Storage Appliance. Take a moment to verify

that the host computer sees the SiI 4726 hard disk drives.

MS Windows

1. Plug the SiI 4726 Storage Appliance into an AC power outlet and turn the SiI 4726 power switch to

ON.

2. Attach the SiI 4726 Storage Appliance to the SV-HBA3124 on the host computer with an external

SATA cable.

3. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage from the pop-up menu.