Netstor TurboBox Pro NA250A, Quick Installation Manual

2.

  Package checklist

Step 1

Step 2

Note: it is easier to use a screwdriver to bend the L 

          shape metal bracket.

1. 

 Overview

3.

  Panel layout

NA250A

The easy and cost-effective  PCIe to PCIe expansion system 

TurboBox  Pro  NA250A  features  easy  plug  and  play  installation, 

containing  PCIe  2.0  ×8  host  card  and  data  cable  for  up  to  40  Gbps 

high-speed transfer rate. The TurboBox Pro NA250A is configured by 

the BIOS from the workstation or server automatically, which makes all 

the  PCIe  slots  on  TurboBox  Pro  NA250A  available  to  the  server  or 

workstation.

Before the installation of this unit, verify the package contains the 

following items.

1. Power on/off button

2. Buzzer mute button
3. Fan LED

     Green – normal
     Red – fan failure (low frequency of RPM or stop)

4. Temperature LED

     Green – normal
     Red – overheated (higher than 55

℃

)

5. Power switch
6. Power receptacle
7. 60×60×25 mm hot-swappable cooling fan
8. External PCIe ×8 connector for host connection
9. PCIe slots
10. Thumbscrew to loosen/tighten the side door

Blue – power-on

Note:

 To power on/off the TurboBox Pro NA250A, press the

           button for two seconds.

1. Slot1 : PCIe ×16 connector (×8 signal)
2. Slot2 : PCIe ×16 connector (×8 signal)
3. Slot3 : PCIe ×4 connector (×4 signal)
4. Slot4 : PCIe ×16 connector (×8 signal)
5. Slot 5: PCIe ×4 connector (×4 signal)
6. Slot 6: PCIe ×16 connector (×8 signal)
7. 8 × 6+2 pin PCI Express power connectors for 
    graphics cards

To server or workstation, the speed of the PCIe slots on NA250A 
runs at PCIe ×8 (40 Gbps).

External PCIe to GPU Enclosure

1   2   3   4

10                     5  6  7  8     9

4.

  Installation of PCI Express 

       Add-On/Graphics Card

Before following the installation procedures, disconnect 

TurboBox Pro NA250A from power source to prevent 

electric shock or damage to add-on/graphics card.

PCIe 2.0 ×8 host adapter with 

standard and low profile bracket x 1

B

Power cord x 1

D

CD containing user manual x 1

E

PCIe 2.0 ×8 cable (1.5 meter) x 1

C

TurboBox NA250A x 1

A

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inside

1. First, loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the side 

    door from TurboBox Pro NA250A.

2. Bend the L shape metal bracket on rear panel of 

    TurboBox Pro NA250A for preparation of the installation 

    of PCIe add-on or graphics card

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