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Using the ATTO RAID Controller
G SPEED
eS
PRO
™
Attach eS Pro to ATTO Controller
Attaching G-SPEED eS Pro to the ATTO R680 RAID controller takes a few easy steps.
1. Shut down your system.
2. Attach one end of the supplied mini-SAS cable to the mini-SAS
port located on the back of G-SPEED eS Pro.
3. Attach the other end of the mini-SAS cable to Port A (leftmost
port) on the ATTO controller, as shown at right.
4. Attach the power cord to the back of G-SPEED eS Pro and con-
nect the other end to AC power.
5. Power on the G-SPEED eS Pro and power on the system.
G-SPEED eS Pro will mount on the desktop.
NOTE: G-SPEED eS Pro is shipped from the factory in RAID 0 mode for best performance.
The ATTO controller also supports RAID 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD modes. Refer to Change the
RAID Mode if you want to change the RAID mode. See RAID Levels Explained for infor-
mation on the features of supported RAID modes.
Install ATTO Controller
It is simple to install the ATTO controller, as explained below. Keep in mind that ATTO Ex-
pressSAS Host Adapters contain components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Please follow standard methods to avoid ESD.
1. For maximum performance, install the ATTO R680 RAID controller in your MacPro in
SLOT 2 (x16 slot closest to video card).
2. Secure the ATTO controller in place.
NOTE: If you are using a video capture card such as AJA Kona
TM
or Blackmagic Decklink
TM
,
follow their recommendations for slot usage.
Port A
attach