AMCC 9550SX-8LP manual 9550SX RAID Controller Cards, 9550SX 8-Port with Standard Sata Connectors

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Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller

9550SX RAID Controller Cards

Serial ATA ports are usually double-stacked connectors. Odd- numbered ports are usually located below even-numbered ports. On the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are both on top.

9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors

Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17.

Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller

I2C connector

Slots for battery holder

Odd-numbered ports 1 through 5 are located below even-numbered ports 0 through 4.

Ports 6 and 7 (top only)

Ports:

4 and 5

2 and 3

0 and 1

BBU connector and hole for post

Ports: 0 1

2

3

4 5

7

6

63ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

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Contents 3ware Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Table of Contents Appendix Technical Support Contents of Package Before You BeginInstallation Considerations Other Documentation Whether to Use the LED Status Connector Personal Safety Safety FactorsWhat You Need Tools and Equipment Protecting Equipment and Data 9550SX 8-Port with Standard Sata Connectors 9550SX RAID Controller Cards9550SX 4-Port with Standard Sata Connectors 9550SX 12-Port with Standard Sata Connectors9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal Sata Connectors 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal Sata ConnectorsInstalling a Serial ATA RAID Controller To connect Sata cables to the controllerTo install the controller in the computer Sata Cables Being Inserted Into PortInserting Controller Into PCI Slot Sata Cable Connecting to Drive To connect the Sata cables to the drives9550SX-12MI Multilane Serial ATA Cable InfiniBand 4x, SFF-84709550SX-16ML Multilane Cable Serial ATA SFF-8087Page To install the drives Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators LED connector detailsPort 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors LED Indicator Pin Positions Configure your RAID Arrays Check Installation and Close the CaseFinishing Up Installing an Amcc 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Overview Tools and equipment requiredPoints of connection on the half-height controller Installation Instructions Removing the head from the plastic postPress down gently until the BBU is seated If you have a 4-port or 8-port 9550SX If you have a 12-port or 16-port 9550SX Shows the BBU fully installed on 3ware controllers BBU installed on controllers Replacing the Battery Removing the battery module Removing the power cable from the BBU module Sales and ordering information Feedback on this manualAppendix Technical Support