AMCC 9550SX-8LP manual 9550SX RAID Controller Cards, 9550SX 8-Port with Standard Sata Connectors

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

9550SX RAID Controller Cards

Serial ATA ports are usually double-stacked connectors. Odd- numbered ports are usually located below even-numbered ports. On the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are both on top.

9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors

Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17.

Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller

I2C connector

Slots for battery holder

Odd-numbered ports 1 through 5 are located below even-numbered ports 0 through 4.

Ports 6 and 7 (top only)

Ports:

4 and 5

2 and 3

0 and 1

BBU connector and hole for post

Ports: 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 6

63ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide