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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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... publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any commitment to update the information contained herein. The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are property of AMCC, 215 Moffett Park Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Disclaimer While every attempt...proper written consent of their respective owners. All other trademarks herein are all registered trademarks of AMCC. All rights reserved. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are all trademarks of AMCC. Copyright ©2004-2006 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC).
... publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any commitment to update the information contained herein. The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are property of AMCC, 215 Moffett Park Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Disclaimer While every attempt...proper written consent of their respective owners. All other trademarks herein are all registered trademarks of AMCC. All rights reserved. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are all trademarks of AMCC. Copyright ©2004-2006 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC).
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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... for each port on the controller Note: With the exception of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. 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...
... for each port on the controller Note: With the exception of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers. 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...
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... documentation is available for the required cables. The amount of clearance you will be easier if you are installing multiple drives with your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the CD that the cables do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of... the number of the system. Selecting the Slot 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: Online help is available from 3DM...
... documentation is available for the required cables. The amount of clearance you will be easier if you are installing multiple drives with your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the CD that the cables do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of... the number of the system. Selecting the Slot 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: Online help is available from 3DM...
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... more information, see the figure for chassis and drive carrier compatibility list. www.3ware.com 3 Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. The 3ware 9550SX controller performs best when installed in both 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots, not all slots give equal performance.
... more information, see the figure for chassis and drive carrier compatibility list. www.3ware.com 3 Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. The 3ware 9550SX controller performs best when installed in both 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots, not all slots give equal performance.
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...package or removing the protective covers of any of a drive failure. When to open your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot. If the drives are planning to use RAID 1, 5, 10, or 50, you may be easily removed in the event... connecting the SATA cables to insure your own safety, and that is all that of your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Personal Safety Warning! High voltages may want to consider installing drives into hotswappable enclosures, so that...
...package or removing the protective covers of any of a drive failure. When to open your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot. If the drives are planning to use RAID 1, 5, 10, or 50, you may be easily removed in the event... connecting the SATA cables to insure your own safety, and that is all that of your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Personal Safety Warning! High voltages may want to consider installing drives into hotswappable enclosures, so that...
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... or pinched. If your data! 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: When your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system...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. Ensure that they do not touch any internal part unnecessarily. Always wear a grounded strap or work on...
... or pinched. If your data! 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: When your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system...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. Ensure that they do not touch any internal part unnecessarily. Always wear a grounded strap or work on...
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Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 5 are usually located below even-numbered ports 0 through 4. Oddnumbered ports are located below .... 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...
Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 5 are usually located below even-numbered ports 0 through 4. Oddnumbered ports are located below .... 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...
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... 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. 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 ...
... 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. 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 ...
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... 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 four drives. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0... to four drives. 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 3 Holes...
... 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 four drives. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0... to four drives. 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 3 Holes...
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... 6 through page 8. If you want to page 13. 1 Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. One edge of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. www.3ware.com 9 This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you have a multilane...
... 6 through page 8. If you want to page 13. 1 Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. One edge of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP. www.3ware.com 9 This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you have a multilane...
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...bending. SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each hard drive you will connect one cable for the serial 3ware RAID controller. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to use , see... 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you are susceptible to Install the Controller" on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For a discussion of the serial ...
...bending. SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each hard drive you will connect one cable for the serial 3ware RAID controller. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to use , see... 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you are susceptible to Install the Controller" on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For a discussion of the serial ...
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...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. Inserting Controller Into PCI Slot www.3ware.com 11 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Save this screw; it ...will mate with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated. Figure 7.
...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. Inserting Controller Into PCI Slot www.3ware.com 11 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Save this screw; it ...will mate with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated. Figure 7.
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... connected to secure the filler bracket in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. 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 installed in step 5. For details, see "Whether to Use the LED Status Connector" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide SATA Cable Connecting to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 3. 4 Turn to Drive 3 (...
... connected to secure the filler bracket in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. 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 installed in step 5. For details, see "Whether to Use the LED Status Connector" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide SATA Cable Connecting to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 3. 4 Turn to Drive 3 (...
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..., which can be installed in an enclosure with multilane internal connectors, each end (see Figure 10). Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 These controllers can handle up to four drives. Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal...
..., which can be installed in an enclosure with multilane internal connectors, each end (see Figure 10). Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 These controllers can handle up to four drives. Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal...
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... the other end (see Figure 11). Figure 12. Chapter 1. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX-16ML With a multilane-enabled drive backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA...
... the other end (see Figure 11). Figure 12. Chapter 1. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX-16ML With a multilane-enabled drive backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA...
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..., you will feel it click into place. Figure 13. 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...
..., you will feel it click into place. Figure 13. 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...
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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 Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC...
... 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 Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC...