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Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 Before You Begin 1 Contents of Contents Chapter 1. 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 Table of Package 1 Other Documentation 2 Installation Considerations 2 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 4 Safety Factors 4 Personal Safety 4 Protecting Equipment and Data 5 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 6 9550SX 8-Port with Standard...
Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 Before You Begin 1 Contents of Contents Chapter 1. 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 Table of Package 1 Other Documentation 2 Installation Considerations 2 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 4 Safety Factors 4 Personal Safety 4 Protecting Equipment and Data 5 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 6 9550SX 8-Port with Standard...
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... RAID Controller" and "Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with cables. Be sure to protect your equipment and data. Multilane cables are sold separately. This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www.3ware.com 1 Chapter 1. Before You Begin Contents of 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...
... RAID Controller" and "Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with cables. Be sure to protect your equipment and data. Multilane cables are sold separately. This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www.3ware.com 1 Chapter 1. Before You Begin Contents of 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...
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... PDF format, on the CD that the cables do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of drives you will depend on the slot in the 3ware Knowledgebase, at this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB Installation Considerations Cable Length, Routing Space, and Air Flow When you install the 3ware RAID controller next to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing...
... PDF format, on the CD that the cables do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of drives you will depend on the slot in the 3ware Knowledgebase, at this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB Installation Considerations Cable Length, Routing Space, and Air Flow When you install the 3ware RAID controller next to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing...
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... connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is active. Individual LED indicators, for each drive. (Not supported on chassis that have a single drive activity cable that is compatible with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot.
... connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is active. Individual LED indicators, for each drive. (Not supported on chassis that have a single drive activity cable that is compatible with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot.
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... available PCI expansion slot. If the drives are planning to insure your computer, you can be found inside computer equipment. 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 Personal Safety Warning! Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations...
... available PCI expansion slot. If the drives are planning to insure your computer, you can be found inside computer equipment. 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 Personal Safety Warning! Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations...
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..., contact, lead or component on the member drives. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. www.3ware.com 5 Things to prevent you are fragile and must be crimped or pinched. ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions...
..., contact, lead or component on the member drives. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. www.3ware.com 5 Things to prevent you are fragile and must be crimped or pinched. ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions...
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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 for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post www.3ware.com 7 Ports: 8 and 9 6 and 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...
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 for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post www.3ware.com 7 Ports: 8 and 9 6 and 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...
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... connection 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 BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Ports: 12 to 15 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to four drives...
... connection 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 BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Ports: 12 to 15 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to four drives...
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... ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you have a multilane controller, turn to connect the first cable. 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. For location of the ports on all boards, see "Chapter 2. www.3ware.com 9 Note: If you have...
... ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you have a multilane controller, turn to connect the first cable. 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. For location of the ports on all boards, see "Chapter 2. www.3ware.com 9 Note: If you have...
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... install the controller in Which to use for each additional SATA cable. (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 page 4.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you want to use , see "Selecting the Slot...
... install the controller in Which to use for each additional SATA cable. (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 page 4.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you want to use , see "Selecting the Slot...
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... edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the slot until it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with the grooves in the slot so that the contacts will be used to secure the serial 3ware RAID controller after you have seated it is keyed to ensure proper installation into place. The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated...
... edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the slot until it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with the grooves in the slot so that the contacts will be used to secure the serial 3ware RAID controller after you have seated it is keyed to ensure proper installation into place. The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated...
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... 5. Be sure that was used to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 17. To connect the SATA cables to the drives 1 If your drives 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. Figure 8. For...
... 5. Be sure that was used to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 17. To connect the SATA cables to the drives 1 If your drives 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. Figure 8. For...
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... 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. Figure 9. These controllers can handle up to four drives. Figure 10. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 The type of cable you need will depend on whether you have a 12or 16-port card...
... 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. Figure 9. These controllers can handle up to four drives. Figure 10. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 The type of cable you need will depend on whether you have a 12or 16-port card...
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... 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. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports. 1 Connect each multilane cable to four multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to a multilane connector on the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect...
... 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. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports. 1 Connect each multilane cable to four multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to a multilane connector on the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect...
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... the computer" on page 10. 3 If your drives are using a standard enclosure, connect each multilane cable to either the backplane or the individual drives. 16 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For details, see "To install the controller in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to the backplane. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer.
... the computer" on page 10. 3 If your drives are using a standard enclosure, connect each multilane cable to either the backplane or the individual drives. 16 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For details, see "To install the controller in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to the backplane. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer.
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... of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. 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. The anode is the lower of J7. LED connector details J7 is...
... of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. 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. The anode is the lower of J7. LED connector details J7 is...
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Configure your RAID Arrays Turn to complete the hardware installation. Check Installation and Close the Case 1 Verify that the cables do not interfere with the operation of any other components in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide for information about configuring RAID arrays. www.3ware.com 21 Finishing Up Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller 9550SX-16ML LED Header Pin Pair J7 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Comment Orientation Horizontal...
Configure your RAID Arrays Turn to complete the hardware installation. Check Installation and Close the Case 1 Verify that the cables do not interfere with the operation of any other components in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide for information about configuring RAID arrays. www.3ware.com 21 Finishing Up Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller 9550SX-16ML LED Header Pin Pair J7 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Comment Orientation Horizontal...
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..., such as video cards. Wait to use . www.3ware.com 23 Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is an add-on the controller, be damaged through electrostatic discharge. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the BBU are grounded. Use a grounding strap, or work on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from...
..., such as video cards. Wait to use . www.3ware.com 23 Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is an add-on the controller, be damaged through electrostatic discharge. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the BBU are grounded. Use a grounding strap, or work on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from...
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... Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced by an incorrect type. To obtain a replacement battery module, contact AMCC. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. For details, see instructions in Erfahrung...
... Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced by an incorrect type. To obtain a replacement battery module, contact AMCC. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. For details, see instructions in Erfahrung...
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... this manual Your feedback is welcome. AMCC also offers toll-free 1 (800) 840-6055 or 1 (408) 542-8800 direct phone support during normal business hours. Appendix: Technical Support For support, troubleshooting tips, frequently asked questions, software releases, and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers, refer to: 3ware support page at: http://www.3ware.com/support/ 3ware knowledgebase: http://www.3ware.com/KB/kb.asp 3ware software downloads: http://www.3ware.com/support/download...
... this manual Your feedback is welcome. AMCC also offers toll-free 1 (800) 840-6055 or 1 (408) 542-8800 direct phone support during normal business hours. Appendix: Technical Support For support, troubleshooting tips, frequently asked questions, software releases, and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers, refer to: 3ware support page at: http://www.3ware.com/support/ 3ware knowledgebase: http://www.3ware.com/KB/kb.asp 3ware software downloads: http://www.3ware.com/support/download...