SV-HBA3124-2 SV-HBA3124-4 Quick Installation

Package Contents
(1) SV-HBA3124-2 or SV-HBA3124-4 Host Bus Adapter Card
(1) CD-ROM including:
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HBA Product Manual/Technical Specifications
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Software Drivers for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
•
Quick Installation Guide
(1) Quick Installation Guide
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Document Number:
Version:
DOC-003124-203
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SV-HBA3124-2
SV-HBA3124-4
Quick Installation Guide
SV-HBA Card Installation
The SV-HBA3124-2 or SV-HBA3124-4 Serial ATA card fits into any available PCI
or PCI-X slot on your PC or Server motherboard (below):
Disk Drives/Device Installation
The SV-HBA3124-2 card supports up to two external Serial ATA devices and two
internal Serial ATA devices while SV-HBA3124-4 card supports up to four external
devices. For optimal performance, install Serial ATA drives of the same model and
capacity. The drives' matched performance allows the logical disk to function better
as a single drive.
SV-HBA3124-2: For Internal Devices
1. Install the internal disk drives into the drive bays of your system.
2. Attach the power cables to the disk drives.
3. Attach one Serial ATA data cable to each Serial ATA disk drive.
4. Then attach the other ends of the cables to the connectors on the SV-HBA
card.
5. Put cover of system back on.
6. Boot up system.
SV-HBA3124-2 & SV-HBA3124-4: For External Devices
1. Attach one Serial ATA data cable to each Serial ATA device (i.e. SV2000).
2. Then attach the other ends of the cables to the connectors on the SV-HBA
card.
3. Power on the external SATA device.
4. Put cover of system back on.
5. Boot up system
Driver Installation
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Turn off system.
Remove the cover of your system.
Remove the inside slot cover of an available PCI or PCI-X slot on the
motherboard.
Install the SV-HBA card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot. Secure the
bracket to the system's frame.
Attach the Serial ATA cables to the external or internal ports on the card.
Fasten the controller card bracket to the system case.
Please refer to the product manual for driver installation procedures for the
Windows, Linux and Mac OS X operating systems. Drivers for Windows, Linux
and MacOS X are included on the CD-ROM. Drivers and installation instructions
are also downloadable from the Steel Vine website at www.steelvine.com.
Warning:
The SV-HBA3124-2 and SV-HBA3124-4 card, like other parts of your
system, are subject to damage by static electricity. Prior to installation,
please make sure that you’re properly grounded (wear an anti-static strap
or touch a grounded object) and that you unplug your system.