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Quick Install Guide 3ware® SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9550SX Series PN 720-0124-03 January 2006
Quick Install Guide 3ware® SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9550SX Series PN 720-0124-03 January 2006
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Installing the Battery Backup Unit 23 Tools and equipment required 24 Installation Overview 24 Installation Instructions 26 Replacing the Battery 32 www.3ware.com iii Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 Before You Begin 1 Contents of Contents Chapter 1. Table of Package 1 Other Documentation 2 Installation Considerations 2 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 4 Safety Factors...
Installing the Battery Backup Unit 23 Tools and equipment required 24 Installation Overview 24 Installation Instructions 26 Replacing the Battery 32 www.3ware.com iii Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 Before You Begin 1 Contents of Contents Chapter 1. Table of Package 1 Other Documentation 2 Installation Considerations 2 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 4 Safety Factors...
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Appendix: Technical Support 35 Sales and ordering information 35 Feedback on this manual 35 iv 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
Appendix: Technical Support 35 Sales and ordering information 35 Feedback on this manual 35 iv 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
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... Multilane cables are sold separately. This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www.3ware.com 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller This document describes the physical installation of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with a multilane break-out ... Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for each port on the controller Note: With the exception of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. It contains the following topics: "Before You Begin" provides important information about things you should ...
... Multilane cables are sold separately. This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www.3ware.com 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller This document describes the physical installation of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with a multilane break-out ... Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for each port on the controller Note: With the exception of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. It contains the following topics: "Before You Begin" provides important information about things you should ...
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...Slot in Which to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide It is important that came with your controller, and available through the 3ware website: 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI ...drives with a controller, make sure there is available for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the slot in the chassis for the required cables. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is adequate space in...
...Slot in Which to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide It is important that came with your controller, and available through the 3ware website: 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI ...drives with a controller, make sure there is available for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the slot in the chassis for the required cables. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is adequate space in...
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...you are building a system from scratch, you can also operate at 66MHz or 100MHz. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is...the I2C connector on page 17. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for the appropriate controller in the installation sections starting on page 18, and refer to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 3ware 9550SX controller. For more information, see the figure for ...
...you are building a system from scratch, you can also operate at 66MHz or 100MHz. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is...the I2C connector on page 17. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for the appropriate controller in the installation sections starting on page 18, and refer to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 3ware 9550SX controller. For more information, see the figure for ...
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...disconnect power cords. Chapter 1. If the drives are planning to them. High voltages may want to consider installing drives into an available PCI expansion slot. Personal Safety Warning! Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to insure your own... safety, and that is required. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. Do not reconnect the power cords until you may be easily removed in...
...disconnect power cords. Chapter 1. If the drives are planning to them. High voltages may want to consider installing drives into an available PCI expansion slot. Personal Safety Warning! Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to insure your own... safety, and that is required. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. Do not reconnect the power cords until you may be easily removed in...
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...and 7 (top only) Ports: 4 and 5 2 and 3 0 and 1 Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Ports: 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 6 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide On the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are located below even-numbered ports. Oddnumbered ports are usually... double-stacked connectors. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are both on top...
...and 7 (top only) Ports: 4 and 5 2 and 3 0 and 1 Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Ports: 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 6 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide On the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are located below even-numbered ports. Oddnumbered ports are usually... double-stacked connectors. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are both on top...
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Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post www.3ware.com 7 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 9550SX 4-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Figure 3. 12-Port 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Ports 10 and 11 Odd-numbered ports 1 ...7 4 and 5 2 and 3 0 and 1 Holes for battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post Ports: 2 and 3 0 and 1 9550SX 12-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Figure 2. 4-Port 3ware 9550SX-4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 and 3 are located below even-numbered ports 0 and 2.
Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post www.3ware.com 7 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 9550SX 4-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Figure 3. 12-Port 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Ports 10 and 11 Odd-numbered ports 1 ...7 4 and 5 2 and 3 0 and 1 Holes for battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post Ports: 2 and 3 0 and 1 9550SX 12-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Figure 2. 4-Port 3ware 9550SX-4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 and 3 are located below even-numbered ports 0 and 2.
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... 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery BBU connector and hole for post 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 4. 12-Port 3ware 9550SX-12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Multi-lane connectors can each handle up to 3 Holes for...battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9550SX-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Multi-lane ...
... 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery BBU connector and hole for post 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 4. 12-Port 3ware 9550SX-12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Multi-lane connectors can each handle up to 3 Holes for...battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9550SX-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Multi-lane ...
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... a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it can only be slightly different, but the steps are very similar. www.3ware.com 9 If you want to page 13. 1 Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. For location of the ports on all boards, see "Chapter 2. For details, see the... to which port you have a multilane controller, turn to connect the first cable. One edge of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction.
... a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it can only be slightly different, but the steps are very similar. www.3ware.com 9 If you want to page 13. 1 Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. For location of the ports on all boards, see "Chapter 2. For details, see the... to which port you have a multilane controller, turn to connect the first cable. One edge of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction.
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... will attach.) To install the controller in Which to use , see page 4.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you are susceptible to damage from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to Install the Controller" on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket.... (For details about safety precautions, see "Selecting the Slot in the computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the end of which slot to use for the slot. 10...
... will attach.) To install the controller in Which to use , see page 4.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you are susceptible to damage from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to Install the Controller" on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket.... (For details about safety precautions, see "Selecting the Slot in the computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the end of which slot to use for the slot. 10...
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...connections, see the connection details on "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 8 Check that the 3ware RAID controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the... are connected to the power supply, either by cable or through the drive cage. 2 For each SATA cable connector is keyed to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. Chapter 1. Be sure that was used to Drive 3 (Optional) Connect the...
...connections, see the connection details on "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 8 Check that the 3ware RAID controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the... are connected to the power supply, either by cable or through the drive cage. 2 For each SATA cable connector is keyed to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. Chapter 1. Be sure that was used to Drive 3 (Optional) Connect the...
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... come with a backplane. The type of cable you need will depend on whether you have. 9550SX-12MI With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives, use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which has multilane connectors on the ... multilane connector on one end, and 4 individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 10). Figure 9. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 These controllers can handle up to four drives.
... come with a backplane. The type of cable you need will depend on whether you have. 9550SX-12MI With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives, use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which has multilane connectors on the ... multilane connector on one end, and 4 individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 10). Figure 9. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 These controllers can handle up to four drives.
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Figure 12. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) With a backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors, ...use the multilane break-out cable, which has multilane connectors on the other end (see Figure 11). Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX-16ML With a multilane-enabled drive backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives, use the double-ended 4x cable, which...
Figure 12. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) With a backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors, ...use the multilane break-out cable, which has multilane connectors on the other end (see Figure 11). Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX-16ML With a multilane-enabled drive backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives, use the double-ended 4x cable, which...
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Figure 13. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller www.3ware.com 15 Connecting an InfiniBand Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports. 1 Connect each multilane cable to four multilane cables (for...
Figure 13. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller www.3ware.com 15 Connecting an InfiniBand Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports. 1 Connect each multilane cable to four multilane cables (for...
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If you are not already installed, install them now, either the backplane or the individual drives. 16 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer. To install the drives 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of the individual...
If you are not already installed, install them now, either the backplane or the individual drives. 16 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer. To install the drives 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of the individual...
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...pins and the cathode is the upper. www.3ware.com 17 Figure 15. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on J7: 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) Figure 16. 4-Port 3ware 9550SX-4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives... on the different 9550SX controllers. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 15, 10, and 11 ...
...pins and the cathode is the upper. www.3ware.com 17 Figure 15. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on J7: 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) Figure 16. 4-Port 3ware 9550SX-4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives... on the different 9550SX controllers. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 15, 10, and 11 ...
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... the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the right-most LED header pin pair on the 9550SX-12 and the 9550SX-12MI are in a very similar place. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note: The LED headers on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J9). Figure 17. 12-Port... 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) J9 ...
... the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the right-most LED header pin pair on the 9550SX-12 and the 9550SX-12MI are in a very similar place. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note: The LED headers on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J9). Figure 17. 12-Port... 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) J9 ...
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... the full-size 12-port cards, on J7 and J8 for the half-size 8-port, and on each LED connector (J7, J8, J9, J1). www.3ware.com 19 The anode is the lower of each LED to be connected. The odd-numbered pins, located on the top or cathode (-) side. Connecting... Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 18. 16-Port 3ware 9550SX-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) J9...
... the full-size 12-port cards, on J7 and J8 for the half-size 8-port, and on each LED connector (J7, J8, J9, J1). www.3ware.com 19 The anode is the lower of each LED to be connected. The odd-numbered pins, located on the top or cathode (-) side. Connecting... Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 18. 16-Port 3ware 9550SX-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) J9...