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Step 2-Installing and connecting the eSATA adapter NOTE: To locate the appropriate connectors on the system board, see the service label on the workstation access panel. 1. Insert the eSATA adapter into the selected slot with the two SATA connector cables protruding inside the workstation chassis . 2. Close the expansion slot retention clamp 2. Figure 2 Installing the eSATA adapter (HP xw8600 Workstation) 3. Connect the two eSATA adapter cables to two available SATA ports on the workstation system board. On HP xw 6600 and HP xw 8600 Workstations, the red-colored SATA connectors are designated for eSATA use. NOTE: If only one SATA port is available or if using only one eSATA device, connect only a single eSATA adapter cable and secure the unused cable so that it does not interfere with operation of other components within the workstation. Note which cable port is active for external device connection. 4. Note the system board SATA port numbers used. You need this information for system BIOS setup. Step 3-Reassembling the workstation 1. Reinstall the card support, if applicable. 2. Reinstall the side access panel. 3. Reconnect external devices and power cord. 4. To enable external eSATA devices at this time, go to Step 4-Connecting eSATA devices to the workstation on page 4 and Step 5-Setting the system BIOS for eSATA operation on page 5. Otherwise, you can restore power to the workstation and all external devices. Step 4-Connecting eSATA devices to the workstation Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting eSATA devices to the HP eSATA adapter. 4 HP eSATA PCI cable kit installation ENWW

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Step 2—Installing and connecting the eSATA adapter
NOTE:
To locate the appropriate connectors on the system board, see the service label on the
workstation access panel.
1.
Insert the eSATA adapter into the selected slot with the two SATA connector cables protruding
inside the workstation chassis
.
2.
Close the expansion slot retention clamp
2
.
Figure 2
Installing the eSATA adapter (HP xw8600 Workstation)
3.
Connect the two eSATA adapter cables to two available SATA ports on the workstation system
board. On HP xw 6600 and HP xw 8600 Workstations, the red-colored SATA connectors are
designated for eSATA use.
NOTE:
If only one SATA port is available or if using only one eSATA device, connect only a single
eSATA adapter cable and secure the unused cable so that it does not interfere with operation of
other components within the workstation. Note which cable port is active for external device
connection.
4.
Note the system board SATA port numbers used. You need this information for system BIOS setup.
Step 3—Reassembling the workstation
1.
Reinstall the card support, if applicable.
2.
Reinstall the side access panel.
3.
Reconnect external devices and power cord.
4.
To enable external eSATA devices at this time, go to
Step 4—Connecting eSATA devices to the
workstation
on page
4
and
Step 5—Setting the system BIOS for eSATA operation
on page
5
. Otherwise, you can restore power to the workstation and all external devices.
Step 4—Connecting eSATA devices to the workstation
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting eSATA devices to the HP eSATA adapter.
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