AMCC 9550SX-8LP Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller, To connect Sata cables to the controller

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Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller

Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller

Note: The illustrations in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. If you have a different model of controller, the location of the ports will be slightly different, but the steps are very similar. For location of the ports on all boards, see the illustrations on page 6 through page 8.

Note: If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller before proceeding. For details, see “Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit”.

To connect SATA cables to the controller

Note: If you have a multilane controller, turn to page 13.

1Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller.

One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it can only be inserted in one direction. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation

2Decide to which port you want to connect the first cable.

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Contents 3ware Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Table of Contents Appendix Technical Support Before You Begin Contents of PackageOther Documentation Installation ConsiderationsWhether to Use the LED Status Connector Personal Safety Safety FactorsWhat You Need Tools and Equipment Protecting Equipment and Data 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 9550SX 8-Port with Standard Sata Connectors9550SX 12-Port with Standard Sata Connectors 9550SX 4-Port with Standard Sata Connectors9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal Sata Connectors 9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal Sata ConnectorsTo connect Sata cables to the controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID ControllerSata Cables Being Inserted Into Port To install the controller in the computerInserting Controller Into PCI Slot To connect the Sata cables to the drives Sata Cable Connecting to DriveMultilane Serial ATA Cable InfiniBand 4x, SFF-8470 9550SX-12MIMultilane Cable Serial ATA SFF-8087 9550SX-16MLPage To install the drives LED connector details Connecting Drive Activity LED IndicatorsPort 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 Tools and equipment required Installation OverviewPoints of connection on the half-height controller Removing the head from the plastic post Installation InstructionsPress 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 Feedback on this manual Sales and ordering informationAppendix Technical Support