OCZ Z-Drive R4 Installation & Quick Start Manual - Cooling Requirements

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Cooling Requirements

The Z-Drive R4’s controller requires that the server system is cooled at 100 Linear Feet Per Minute 

(LFPM).  Please ensure proper airflow for normal operations of Z-Drive R4.

Hardware Requirements

Z-Drive R4 Minimum Hardware Requirements

·   One PCIe Gen1 x8 slot.

·   A system capable of accompanying a half height, half length PCIe card for Z-Drive R4 HH.

 OR

  A system capable of accompanying a full height, 3/4 length PCIe card for Z-Drive R4 FH.

·  Minimum system memory as required by the operating system.

Z-Drive R4 Recommended Hardware Requirements

·   One PCIe Gen2 x8 or x16 slot.

Switching the Bracket for Z-Drive R4 Half Height

The Z-Drive R4 comes installed with the half height bracket. This bracket must be switched to the full 

height bracket (included) to be properly installed on the full height systems. The full height bracket is 

the only item required for this change.

1.  Remove the 2 screws attaching the half height bracket to the Z-Drive R4

NOTE:  For optimal performance, please follow “Z-Drive R4 Recommended Hardware 

Requirements”.