AMCC 9550SX-8LP manual

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Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors

To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer

Depending on the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect one to three multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to four multilane cables (for the 16-port card). Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports.

1Connect each multilane cable to a multilane connector on the controller.

When the cable is inserted correctly, you will feel it click into place.

Figure 13. Connecting an InfiniBand Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller

Figure 14. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller

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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