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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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... a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors. 13 9550SX-12MI 13 9550SX-16ML 14 To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer 15 To install the drives 16 Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators 17 Finishing Up 21 Check Installation and Close the Case 21 Configure your RAID Arrays 21 Chapter 2. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller...
... a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors. 13 9550SX-12MI 13 9550SX-16ML 14 To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer 15 To install the drives 16 Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators 17 Finishing Up 21 Check Installation and Close the Case 21 Configure your RAID Arrays 21 Chapter 2. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller...
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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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... Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA interface cables, one for each port on the controller Note: With the exception of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. Chapter 1. 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...
... Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA interface cables, one for each port on the controller Note: With the exception of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. Chapter 1. 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...
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.... Selecting the Slot in Which to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide It is important that came with a controller, make sure there is adequate space in the chassis for your controller, and available through the 3ware website: 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide In HTML format: ...
.... Selecting the Slot in Which to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide It is important that came with a controller, make sure there is adequate space in the chassis for your controller, and available through the 3ware website: 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide In HTML format: ...
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....) If you are building a system from the CCU to the I2C connector on the 9550SX. Note: If you are using a chassis or drive carrier that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Please check...connector, see "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 17. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can connect to the overall activity indicator on the 3ware 9550SX controller. For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is ...
....) If you are building a system from the CCU to the I2C connector on the 9550SX. Note: If you are using a chassis or drive carrier that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Please check...connector, see "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 17. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can connect to the overall activity indicator on the 3ware 9550SX controller. For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is ...
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... Do not reconnect the power cords until you may be easily removed in the event of your equipment. Personal Safety Warning! Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. If you can be found inside computer equipment. If the drives are planning to insure your own... safety, and that is required. Chapter 1. Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to use RAID 1, 5, 10, or 50, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
... Do not reconnect the power cords until you may be easily removed in the event of your equipment. Personal Safety Warning! Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. If you can be found inside computer equipment. If the drives are planning to insure your own... safety, and that is required. Chapter 1. Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to use RAID 1, 5, 10, or 50, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
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...touch any internal part unnecessarily. Always wear a grounded strap or work on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware RAID controller from its protective bag until you from inserting them up your system. Be sure the board is open and its internal parts are ...and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before installing. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. Do not flex the board excessively. SATA cable connectors must not be mated carefully with its two ends. Do not...
...touch any internal part unnecessarily. Always wear a grounded strap or work on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware RAID controller from its protective bag until you from inserting them up your system. Be sure the board is open and its internal parts are ...and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before installing. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. Do not flex the board excessively. SATA cable connectors must not be mated carefully with its two ends. Do not...
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Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. Ports 6 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 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Note...
Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. Ports 6 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 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Note...
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...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 through 11 are located ...below even-numbered ports 0 and 2. 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 through 10. Slots...
...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 through 11 are located ...below even-numbered ports 0 and 2. 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 through 10. Slots...
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Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX 12-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 BBU connector and hole for post 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9550SX-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Multi...
Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX 12-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 BBU connector and hole for post 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9550SX-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Multi...
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...9550SX-8LP. For details, see the illustrations on page 6 through page 8. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to connect the first cable. Note: If you want to which port you have a different model of controller...Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction. www.3ware.com 9 If you have a multilane controller, turn to the controller Note: If you have a Battery Backup ...
...9550SX-8LP. For details, see the illustrations on page 6 through page 8. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to connect the first cable. Note: If you want to which port you have a different model of controller...Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction. www.3ware.com 9 If you have a multilane controller, turn to the controller Note: If you have a Battery Backup ...
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... disconnect the power cord from excessive bending. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 6. Chapter 1. SATA Cables Being Inserted...manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you will connect one cable for the serial 3ware RAID controller. For a discussion of the serial controller and the drive are properly grounded. (For details about safety precautions, see "Selecting the Slot in...
... disconnect the power cord from excessive bending. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 6. Chapter 1. SATA Cables Being Inserted...manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you will connect one cable for the serial 3ware RAID controller. For a discussion of the serial controller and the drive are properly grounded. (For details about safety precautions, see "Selecting the Slot in...
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... mate with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Save this screw; Figure 7. it is keyed to secure the serial 3ware RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the slot so that the contacts will mate... the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with the grooves in the slot. 7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the slot until it will be used to ensure proper installation into place.
... mate with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Save this screw; Figure 7. it is keyed to secure the serial 3ware RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the slot so that the contacts will mate... the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with the grooves in the slot. 7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the slot until it will be used to ensure proper installation into place.
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... was used to make these connections, see the connection details on "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide SATA Cable Connecting to ensure proper installation. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to "Check ...Installation and Close the Case" on page 17. 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 screw that the drives are not already...
... was used to make these connections, see the connection details on "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide SATA Cable Connecting to ensure proper installation. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to "Check ...Installation and Close the Case" on page 17. 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 screw that the drives are not already...
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Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Models 9550SX-12MI and 9550SX-16ML come with a backplane. The type of cable you have a 12or 16-port card and the type of which has multilane connectors on each of enclosure you have. 9550SX-12MI With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or...
Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Models 9550SX-12MI and 9550SX-16ML come with a backplane. The type of cable you have a 12or 16-port card and the type of which has multilane connectors on each of enclosure you have. 9550SX-12MI With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or...
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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 has ... on one end, and four individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 12). Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) With a backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors, use the...
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 has ... on one end, and four individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 12). Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) With a backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors, use the...
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... into place. Connecting an InfiniBand Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller www.3ware.com 15 Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer Depending on the controller. Figure 13. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to four multilane... the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect one to three multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14.
... into place. Connecting an InfiniBand Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller www.3ware.com 15 Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer Depending on the controller. Figure 13. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to four multilane... the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect one to three multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14.
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... 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of each of the individual SATA connectors to 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.
... 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of each of the individual SATA connectors to 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.
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... LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J7. LED connector details J7 is for individual drives on the different 9550SX controllers. www.3ware.com 17 Figure 15. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is the upper. The anode is the lower of the two pins and...
... LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J7. LED connector details J7 is for individual drives on the different 9550SX controllers. www.3ware.com 17 Figure 15. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is the upper. The anode is the lower of the two pins and...