Sonnet Technologies SSD PCI Express User Manual

Quick Start Guide

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Windows

for Tempo™ SSD 6Gb/s SATA PCIe Drive Card for SSDs

Tempo SSD shown with SSDs
attached; drives not included
(sold separately)

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Introduction and Package Contents

Congratulations on your purchase! Tempo SSD provides a handy
way to install one or two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs (or HDDs) into a
PCIe slot. Its unique design enables it to be used in half-length
card spaces (with a single drive) or full-length card space with

two drives when you attach the included extension bracket.

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OS X

, Windows®, and Thunderbolt™ compatible, this card
supports both operating systems’ RAID features and works in
PCIe expansion chassis without additional drivers

1 – Tempo SSD Card

This half-length card supports one SSD on its own.
Installation of a second SSD requires the installation of the
included extension plate

2 – Drive Mount Screws

When you use a single SSD, this set of four screws secures
your SSD to the Tempo SSD card; when you use two SSDs,
this set of four screws secures the extension plate to the
Tempo SSD card

3 – Support Tab

In longer PCIe slots, this tab provides additional support for the
Tempo SSD card. In some installations, it may be necessary for
you to snap off the tab to allow the card to fit properly

4 – Extension Plate and Mounting Screws

This plate must be attached to the Tempo SSD card when
you install a second SSD. It extends the total length to that
of a full-length PCIe card to enable it to use a computer’s or
expansion chassis’ card guide. Attach the plate to the card
using the included package of four screws; attach both SSDs
using the eight mounting screws attached to the plate

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