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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 ... Arrays 21 Chapter 2. 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
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 ... Arrays 21 Chapter 2. 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
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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 a multilane... a serial controller. Be sure to protect your equipment and data. 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. 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 a multilane... a serial controller. Be sure to protect your equipment and data. 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. Chapter 1.
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... 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 an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is available for the ...a controller, make sure there is important that came with 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 ...
... 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 an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is available for the ...a controller, make sure there is important that came with 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 ...
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... each drive. (Not supported on chassis that have a single drive activity cable that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Most chassis have a common ground.) If you are using a chassis that includes a Chassis Control Unit...see "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on the 9550SX. The 3ware 9550SX controller performs best when installed in both 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots, not all slots give equal performance. However, it can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. Note: If you are building a ...
... each drive. (Not supported on chassis that have a single drive activity cable that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Most chassis have a common ground.) If you are using a chassis that includes a Chassis Control Unit...see "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on the 9550SX. The 3ware 9550SX controller performs best when installed in both 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots, not all slots give equal performance. However, it can be installed in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. Note: If you are building a ...
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...package or removing the protective covers of any of the hardware in the event of your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into hotswappable enclosures, so that is required. What You Need: Tools and Equipment Tools Required You will ...10, or 50, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide If the drives are planning 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 ...
...package or removing the protective covers of any of the hardware in the event of your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into hotswappable enclosures, so that is required. What You Need: Tools and Equipment Tools Required You will ...10, or 50, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide If the drives are planning 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 ...
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Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are located below , ... double-stacked connectors. 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 Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually located below even-numbered ports.
Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are located below , ... double-stacked connectors. 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 Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually located below even-numbered ports.
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... 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. 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 ...
... 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. 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 ...
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Turn off power 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 will attach.) To install the controller in Which to insert or remove the SATA cable connector at an angle. Be careful not to ... cable. (You will connect one cable for each hard drive you want to the computer and disconnect the power cord from excessive bending. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the end of which slot to use for the slot. 10...
Turn off power 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 will attach.) To install the controller in Which to insert or remove the SATA cable connector at an angle. Be careful not to ... cable. (You will connect one cable for each hard drive you want to the computer and disconnect the power cord from excessive bending. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the end of which slot to use for the slot. 10...
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For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. Be sure that was used to ensure proper installation. For details, see "Whether to ... 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 Figure 8. 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...
For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. Be sure that was used to ensure proper installation. For details, see "Whether to ... 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 Figure 8. 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...
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... SFF-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... one end, and four individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 11. Chapter 1.
... SFF-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... one end, and four individual SATA connectors on each end (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 11. Chapter 1.
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... 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 If you are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane..., or by installing them in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to a drive. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer. Chapter 1. For details, see "To install the controller in the computer" on page 10...
... 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 If you are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane..., or by installing them in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to a drive. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer. Chapter 1. For details, see "To install the controller in the computer" on page 10...
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...9550SX-12 and the 9550SX-12MI are in a very similar place. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note: The LED headers on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J9). Figure 17. 12-Port... 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8...) J9 is for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator is the upper. 18 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
...9550SX-12 and the 9550SX-12MI are in a very similar place. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note: The LED headers on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J9). Figure 17. 12-Port... 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8...) J9 is for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator is the upper. 18 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
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Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair Comment 9550SX-4LP J7 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 9550SX-8LP J7 J8 0 1 2 3 All Port number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is on the ... using a chassis that has a common or shared LED ground, be sure to only connect LED cables to any cathode pins on the controller. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the different controllers. Do not connect any common ground to the anode pins on...
Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair Comment 9550SX-4LP J7 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 9550SX-8LP J7 J8 0 1 2 3 All Port number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is on the ... using a chassis that has a common or shared LED ground, be sure to only connect LED cables to any cathode pins on the controller. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the different controllers. Do not connect any common ground to the anode pins on...
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Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 22 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
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...sich an die RBRC (the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) (www.rbrc.com). Um eine Ersatzbaterie zu erhalten, wenden Sie sich an die AMCC. Vorsicht: Es entsteht Explosionsgefahr bei Auswechslung der Baterie mit einer des falschen Typs. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery... it. You can check the current status of the battery module to two years depending on the bottom of the module. 32 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc...
...sich an die RBRC (the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) (www.rbrc.com). Um eine Ersatzbaterie zu erhalten, wenden Sie sich an die AMCC. Vorsicht: Es entsteht Explosionsgefahr bei Auswechslung der Baterie mit einer des falschen Typs. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery... it. You can check the current status of the battery module to two years depending on the bottom of the module. 32 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc...
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... is welcome. If anything in the guide seems unclear please let us know by using the email form at http://www.3ware.com/support and use our convenient e-mail form. AMCC also offers toll-free 1 (800) 840-6055 or 1 (408) 542-8800 direct phone support during normal business hours. Sales and ordering...