AMCC 9550SX-8LP manual 9550SX-16ML, Multilane Cable Serial ATA SFF-8087

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

9550SX-16ML

With a multilane-enabled drive backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors, use the double-ended 4x cable, which has multilane connectors on each end (see Figure 11).

Figure 11. Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087)

With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives, use the multilane break-out cable, which has an SFF-8087 multilane connector on one end, and four individual SATA connectors on the other end (see Figure 12).

Figure 12. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087)

143ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

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Contents 3ware Copyright TrademarksDisclaimer Table of Contents Appendix Technical Support Contents of Package Before You BeginInstallation Considerations Other DocumentationWhether to Use the LED Status Connector Safety Factors Personal SafetyWhat 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 Check Installation and Close the Case Configure your RAID ArraysFinishing 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