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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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... document describes the physical installation of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with a multilane break-out cable (SFF8087), multilane controllers (such as the 9550SX-12MI, 9500S-12MI, and 9500S-8MI) do not ship with Multilane Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. Before You Begin Contents of Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA...
... document describes the physical installation of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with a multilane break-out cable (SFF8087), multilane controllers (such as the 9550SX-12MI, 9500S-12MI, and 9500S-8MI) do not ship with Multilane Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. Before You Begin Contents of Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA...
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... on the number of the system. It is available for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the slot in the chassis for the required cables. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation 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 available from 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager) Additional support information is...
... on the number of the system. It is available for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller: In PDF format, on the slot in the chassis for the required cables. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation 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 available from 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager) Additional support information is...
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... 3ware 9550SX controller. Whether 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 page 18, and refer to consider using a chassis that includes a Chassis Control Unit (CCU), follow the instructions that have a single drive activity cable that you can be installed in both 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots, not all slots give equal performance. Most chassis have a common ground.) If you may want to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin...
... 3ware 9550SX controller. Whether 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 page 18, and refer to consider using a chassis that includes a Chassis Control Unit (CCU), follow the instructions that have a single drive activity cable that you can be installed in both 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots, not all slots give equal performance. Most chassis have a common ground.) If you may want to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin...
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... installed in this package or removing the protective covers of a drive failure. When to them either before or after connecting the SATA cables to install the drives. If the drives are planning to use RAID 1, 5, 10, or 50, you may be easily removed in the event of any of your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure...
... installed in this package or removing the protective covers of a drive failure. When to them either before or after connecting the SATA cables to install the drives. If the drives are planning to use RAID 1, 5, 10, or 50, you may be easily removed in the event of any of your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure...
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... connectors. 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 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 Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17. On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports...
... connectors. 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 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 Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17. On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports...
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...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 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. Chapter 1. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery holder 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...
...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 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. Chapter 1. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery holder 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...
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...'s instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you will connect one cable for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 6. Note: The connectors on the end of which slot to use for the serial 3ware RAID controller. SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional SATA cable. (You will attach.) To install the controller in the computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector...
...'s instructions. 4 Find the PCI or PCI-X slot you will connect one cable for the slot. 10 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 6. Note: The connectors on the end of which slot to use for the serial 3ware RAID controller. SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional SATA cable. (You will attach.) To install the controller in the computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector...
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... each SATA cable connector is keyed to secure the filler bracket in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide One edge of each drive, select the end of whether to make these connections, see the connection details on "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 3. 4 Turn to the 3ware RAID Controller...
... each SATA cable connector is keyed to secure the filler bracket in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 21. 12 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide One edge of each drive, select the end of whether to make these connections, see the connection details on "Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators" on page 3. 4 Turn to the 3ware RAID Controller...
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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). Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 12. Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) With a backplane that has the...
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). Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Figure 12. Multilane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) With a backplane that has the...
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... install the controller in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to the backplane. If you are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane, or by installing them in the computer" on page 10. 3 If your drives are using a standard enclosure, connect each of each multilane cable to either the backplane or the individual drives. 16 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide...
... install the controller in the computer chassis. 2 Be sure that the power supply is connected to the backplane. If you are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane, or by installing them in the computer" on page 10. 3 If your drives are using a standard enclosure, connect each of each multilane cable to either the backplane or the individual drives. 16 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide...
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...-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 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) 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 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note: The LED headers on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J9). The anode is the lower of the two pins...
...-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 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) 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 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note: The LED headers on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J9). The anode is the lower of the two pins...
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... on the top a-anode-plus is 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 the controller. Warning: If using a chassis that has a common or shared LED ground, be sure to only connect LED cables to any cathode pins on the bottom 20 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
... on the top a-anode-plus is 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 the controller. Warning: If using a chassis that has a common or shared LED ground, be sure to only connect LED cables to any cathode pins on the bottom 20 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
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... 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. Finishing Up Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller 9550SX-16ML LED Header Pin Pair J7 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Comment Orientation Horizontal Port number/NU (Not Used) J8 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 4 5 6 7 All Port number/NU (Not Used) J9 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 8 9 10 11 All Port number/All (all activity...
... 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. Finishing Up Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller 9550SX-16ML LED Header Pin Pair J7 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Comment Orientation Horizontal Port number/NU (Not Used) J8 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 4 5 6 7 All Port number/NU (Not Used) J9 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 8 9 10 11 All Port number/All (all activity...
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... attach to the controller at the points illustrated in Figures 12 through 13: a Clips on the battery module match to slots on the half-height controllers (4-port and 8-port) and holes on the BBU 24 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9550SX series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is comprised of connection...
... attach to the controller at the points illustrated in Figures 12 through 13: a Clips on the battery module match to slots on the half-height controllers (4-port and 8-port) and holes on the BBU 24 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9550SX series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is comprised of connection...
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... plastic post on the BBU with the hole on the BBU control module and set it aside (you will reattach it soon.) Figure 22. Figure 23. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw head from the plastic post 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller and align the BBU control module and the controller, making sure to the controller 26 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Removing the head from...
... plastic post on the BBU with the hole on the BBU control module and set it aside (you will reattach it soon.) Figure 22. Figure 23. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw head from the plastic post 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller and align the BBU control module and the controller, making sure to the controller 26 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Removing the head from...
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... of the controller. 28 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Attaching the battery module to the half-height controller b Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the battery holder flexes slightly and the clip on the bottom slips over slots on the top edge of the half-height controller Figure 26. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 5 If you have a 4-port or 8-port 9550SX: a Hook the...
... of the controller. 28 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Attaching the battery module to the half-height controller b Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the battery holder flexes slightly and the clip on the bottom slips over slots on the top edge of the half-height controller Figure 26. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 5 If you have a 4-port or 8-port 9550SX: a Hook the...
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... plugged in and there is ready for use. Figure 23 shows the BBU fully installed on the BBU. Installing the Battery Backup Unit b Press down gently on the battery module until the system is no power to install in the lower hole. 3 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers. 30 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 2. Note: The battery will not be used right away, wait to do...
... plugged in and there is ready for use. Figure 23 shows the BBU fully installed on the BBU. Installing the Battery Backup Unit b Press down gently on the battery module until the system is no power to install in the lower hole. 3 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers. 30 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 2. Note: The battery will not be used right away, wait to do...
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... bottom of the module. 32 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Vorsicht: Es entsteht Explosionsgefahr bei Auswechslung der Baterie mit einer des falschen Typs. For details, see instructions in Erfahrung zu bringen, wenden Sie sich an die RBRC (the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) (www.rbrc.com). Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years...
... bottom of the module. 32 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Vorsicht: Es entsteht Explosionsgefahr bei Auswechslung der Baterie mit einer des falschen Typs. For details, see instructions in Erfahrung zu bringen, wenden Sie sich an die RBRC (the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) (www.rbrc.com). Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years...
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Figure 32. Removing the power cable from the BBU module 7 If you remove the BBU control module from the BBU page of this new battery. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. 34 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Press down on the lever-like clip and pull the connector out. You can run the battery test from the controller. Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 32 shows how removing the connector looks...
Figure 32. Removing the power cable from the BBU module 7 If you remove the BBU control module from the BBU page of this new battery. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. 34 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Press down on the lever-like clip and pull the connector out. You can run the battery test from the controller. Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 32 shows how removing the connector looks...