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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 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 4 Personal Safety 4 Protecting Equipment and Data 5 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 6 9550SX 8-Port with Standard...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 the Battery Backup Unit 23 Tools and equipment required 24 Installation Overview 24 ...
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 4 Personal Safety 4 Protecting Equipment and Data 5 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 6 9550SX 8-Port with Standard...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 the Battery Backup Unit 23 Tools and equipment required 24 Installation Overview 24 ...
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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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... data. Chapter 1. Multilane cables are sold separately. This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www.3ware.com 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. 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 cable (SFF8087), multilane ...
... data. Chapter 1. Multilane cables are sold separately. This document, 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www.3ware.com 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. 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 cable (SFF8087), multilane ...
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... the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of drives you install the 3ware RAID controller next to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is important that came with your... Air Flow When you are installing multiple drives with a controller, make sure there is adequate space in the chassis for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the slot in which to insert the controller: Cable routing may be easier if ...
... the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of drives you install the 3ware RAID controller next to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is important that came with your... Air Flow When you are installing multiple drives with a controller, make sure there is adequate space in the chassis for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the slot in which to insert the controller: Cable routing may be easier if ...
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... a system from scratch, you can connect to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 3ware 9550SX controller. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for the appropriate controller in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. For more information, see the figure for chassis and drive carrier compatibility...lights when any drive is compatible with the chassis to connect the I2C cable from the CCU to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types of the overall drive activity connector, see "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on the 9550SX. Whether to...
... a system from scratch, you can connect to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 3ware 9550SX controller. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for the appropriate controller in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. For more information, see the figure for chassis and drive carrier compatibility...lights when any drive is compatible with the chassis to connect the I2C cable from the CCU to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types of the overall drive activity connector, see "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on the 9550SX. Whether to...
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... ESD grounding strap or mat Standard hand tools to them. High voltages may want to consider installing drives into an available PCI expansion slot. 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 this...
... ESD grounding strap or mat Standard hand tools to them. High voltages may want to consider installing drives into an available PCI expansion slot. 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 this...
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... and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before installing. Things to Watch Out For Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your drives contain valuable data, back them upside-down. SATA cables are exposed, do not impede the flow of cooling air from... heat sinks in the controller.The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from its protective bag until you 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. If your system.
... and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before installing. Things to Watch Out For Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your drives contain valuable data, back them upside-down. SATA cables are exposed, do not impede the flow of cooling air from... heat sinks in the controller.The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from its protective bag until you 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. If your system.
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On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports. 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: For details about LED ... ports are located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are usually located below , ports 6 and 7 are usually double-stacked connectors. Chapter 1. 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...
On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports. 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: For details about LED ... ports are located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are usually located below , ports 6 and 7 are usually double-stacked connectors. Chapter 1. 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... Quick Install Guide Ports: 12 to 15 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 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...
... Quick Install Guide Ports: 12 to 15 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 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...
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...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. One edge of the ports on the controller before proceeding. For location of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it ...on all boards, see "Chapter 2. www.3ware.com 9 Installing the Battery Backup Unit". Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction. Note: If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), ...
...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. One edge of the ports on the controller before proceeding. For location of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it ...on all boards, see "Chapter 2. www.3ware.com 9 Installing the Battery Backup Unit". Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction. Note: If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), ...
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... 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 Install the Controller" on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the serial 3ware RAID controller. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from excessive bending. Figure...
... 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 Install the Controller" on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the serial 3ware RAID controller. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from excessive bending. Figure...
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Make sure that the contacts will mate with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. Figure 7. The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated. it will mate with 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 ...
Make sure that the contacts will mate with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. Figure 7. The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated. it will mate with 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 ...
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...either by 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. Chapter 1. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to Drive 3 (...page 3. 4 Turn 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 One edge of each drive, select the end of whether to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page...
...either by 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. Chapter 1. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to Drive 3 (...page 3. 4 Turn 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 One edge of each drive, select the end of whether to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page...
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Figure 9. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 Multilane Serial ATA Cable (InfiniBand 4x, SFF-8470) With a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470), use the multilane break... has multilane connectors on the other end (see Figure 9). Figure 10. 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 Connectors Models 9550SX-12MI and 9550SX-16ML come with a backplane. The type of cable you need will depend...
Figure 9. Multilane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 Multilane Serial ATA Cable (InfiniBand 4x, SFF-8470) With a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470), use the multilane break... has multilane connectors on the other end (see Figure 9). Figure 10. 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 Connectors Models 9550SX-12MI and 9550SX-16ML come with a backplane. The type of cable you need will depend...
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...-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... connector 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 Figure 11.
...-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... connector 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 Figure 11.
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... will connect one to three multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to four multilane cables (for the 16-port card). 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 an... an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller www.3ware.com 15 When the cable is inserted correctly, you will feel it click into place.
... will connect one to three multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to four multilane cables (for the 16-port card). 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 an... an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8470 Connector to the 9550SX-16ML Controller www.3ware.com 15 When the cable is inserted correctly, you will feel it click into place.
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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 each of the individual ... the power supply is connected to a drive. Chapter 1. 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 each of the individual ... the power supply is connected to a drive. Chapter 1. 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
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...pins and the cathode is the upper. www.3ware.com 17 The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) Figure 16. 4-Port 3ware 9550SX-4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on the ...different 9550SX controllers. 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)...
...pins and the cathode is the upper. www.3ware.com 17 The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) Figure 16. 4-Port 3ware 9550SX-4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on the ...different 9550SX controllers. 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)...