AMCC 9550SX-8LP Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller, To connect Sata cables to the controller

Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller

Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller

Note: The illustrations in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. If you have a different model of controller, the location of the ports will be slightly different, but the steps are very similar. For location of the ports on all boards, see the illustrations on page 6 through page 8.

Note: If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller before proceeding. For details, see “Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit”.

To connect SATA cables to the controller

Note: If you have a multilane controller, turn to page 13.

1Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller.

One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it can only be inserted in one direction. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation

2Decide to which port you want to connect the first cable.

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