AMCC 9550SX-8LP manual Before You Begin, Contents of Package

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

This document describes the physical installation of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. It contains the following topics:

„“Before You Begin” provides important information about things you should consider before starting installation, and tools and equipment you will need.

„“Safety Factors” describes important precautions for your personal safety and to protect your equipment and data. Be sure to read this section.

„“Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller” and “Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane

Internal Connectors” provide step-by-step instructions for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller.

„“Finishing Up” describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller.

Before You Begin

Contents of Package

„3ware 9550SX RAID controller

„SATA interface cables, one for each port on the controller

Note: With the exception of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with a multilane break-out cable (SFF- 8087), multilane controllers (such as the 9550SX-12MI, 9500S-12MI, and 9500S-8MI) do not ship with cables. Multilane cables are sold separately.

„This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

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