AMCC 9550SX-8LP manual To install the drives

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

2Insert the controller into the computer. For details, see “To install the controller in the computer” on page 10.

3If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of each multilane cable to the backplane.

If you are using a standard enclosure, connect each of the individual SATA connectors to a drive.

To install the drives

1If your drives are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane, or by installing them in the computer chassis.

2Be sure that the power supply is connected to either the backplane or the individual drives.

163ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

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Contents 3ware Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks Table of Contents Appendix Technical Support Contents of Package Before You BeginInstallation Considerations Other DocumentationWhether to Use the LED Status Connector What You Need Tools and Equipment Safety FactorsPersonal Safety 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 Finishing Up Check Installation and Close the CaseConfigure your RAID Arrays 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