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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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...9550SX RAID Controller Cards 6 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors 6 9550SX 4-Port with Standard SATA Connectors 7 9550SX 12-Port with Standard SATA Connectors 7 9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors 8 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors 8 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 9 To connect SATA cables to the controller 9 To install the controller in the computer 10 To connect the SATA cables to the drives 12 Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller...Configure your RAID Arrays 21 Chapter 2. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 ...
...9550SX RAID Controller Cards 6 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors 6 9550SX 4-Port with Standard SATA Connectors 7 9550SX 12-Port with Standard SATA Connectors 7 9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors 8 9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors 8 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 9 To connect SATA cables to the controller 9 To install the controller in the computer 10 To connect the SATA cables to the drives 12 Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller...Configure your RAID Arrays 21 Chapter 2. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 ...
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Before You Begin Contents of Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA interface cables, one for your equipment and data. It contains the following topics: "Before You Begin" provides important information about things you should consider ...
Before You Begin Contents of Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA interface cables, one for your equipment and data. It contains the following topics: "Before You Begin" provides important information about things you should consider ...
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...they can choose to install them either before or after connecting the SATA cables to them. High voltages may want to open your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide What You Need: Tools and Equipment Tools Required...132; Standard hand tools to consider installing drives into an available PCI expansion slot. Personal Safety Warning! Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few ...
...they can choose to install them either before or after connecting the SATA cables to them. High voltages may want to open your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide What You Need: Tools and Equipment Tools Required...132; Standard hand tools to consider installing drives into an available PCI expansion slot. Personal Safety Warning! Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few ...
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...components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your drives contain valuable data, back them upside-down. SATA cables are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black ...rail and metal bracket at its slot on the member drives. www.3ware.com 5 If your computer case is aligned with ...
...components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your drives contain valuable data, back them upside-down. SATA cables are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black ...rail and metal bracket at its slot on the member drives. www.3ware.com 5 If your computer case is aligned with ...
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... connector and hole for post Ports: 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 6 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are located below even-numbered ports. Oddnumbered ports are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Note: For details about LED connectors...
... connector and hole for post Ports: 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 6 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are located below even-numbered ports. Oddnumbered ports are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Note: For details about LED connectors...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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 connectors can each handle up to four drives. Chapter 1. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0... 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 ...
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 connectors can each handle up to four drives. Chapter 1. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0... 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 ...
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...For details, see the illustrations on the controller before proceeding. To connect SATA cables to the controller Note: If you want to page 13. 1 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.... you have a multilane controller, turn to connect the first cable. One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it on page 6 through page 8. For location of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. Note: If you have...
...For details, see the illustrations on the controller before proceeding. To connect SATA cables to the controller Note: If you want to page 13. 1 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.... you have a multilane controller, turn to connect the first cable. One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it on page 6 through page 8. For location of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. Note: If you have...
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... 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 6. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the end of which slot to use for each additional SATA cable. (You will attach.) To install the controller in Which to insert or remove the...
... 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 6. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the end of which slot to use for each additional SATA cable. (You will attach.) To install the controller in Which to insert or remove the...
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...cable or through the drive cage. 2 For each SATA cable connector is keyed to ensure proper installation. SATA Cable Connecting to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to Drive 3 (Optional) Connect the...secure the filler bracket in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. Chapter 1. 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...
...cable or through the drive cage. 2 For each SATA cable connector is keyed to ensure proper installation. SATA Cable Connecting to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to Drive 3 (Optional) Connect the...secure the filler bracket in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. Chapter 1. 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. Multilane Serial ATA Cable (InfiniBand 4x, SFF-8470) With a backplane that has the InfiniBand...one end, and 4 individual SATA connectors on each of which can be installed in an enclosure with multilane internal connectors, each end (see Figure 10). Figure 9. Figure 10. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 These controllers can handle up to four...
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. Multilane Serial ATA Cable (InfiniBand 4x, SFF-8470) With a backplane that has the InfiniBand...one end, and 4 individual SATA connectors on each of which can be installed in an enclosure with multilane internal connectors, each end (see Figure 10). Figure 9. Figure 10. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 These controllers can handle up to four...
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...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 has an SFF-8087... multilane connector on one end, and four individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Figure 11. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
...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 has an SFF-8087... multilane connector on one end, and four individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Figure 11. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
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... the computer. 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 Chapter 1. For details, see "To install the controller in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to either by attaching them to the... enclosure, connect each multilane cable to a drive. To install the drives 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of each of the individual SATA connectors to the backplane.
... the computer. 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 Chapter 1. For details, see "To install the controller in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to either by attaching them to the... enclosure, connect each multilane cable to a drive. To install the drives 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of each of the individual SATA connectors to the backplane.