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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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... 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 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.
... 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 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.
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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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.... Before You Begin Contents 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 Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA interface cables, one for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps...
.... Before You Begin Contents 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 Package 3ware 9550SX RAID controller SATA interface cables, one for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps...
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... be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide It is important that came 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 the 3ware Knowledgebase, at this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB Installation Considerations Cable...
... be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to the controller. 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide It is important that came 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 the 3ware Knowledgebase, at this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB Installation Considerations Cable...
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... I2C cable from scratch, you can connect to the I2C connector on the 3ware 9550SX controller. www.3ware.com 3 Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can also operate at 66MHz or 100MHz. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for the appropriate controller in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. Whether to consider using a chassis that...
... I2C cable from scratch, you can connect to the I2C connector on the 3ware 9550SX controller. www.3ware.com 3 Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can also operate at 66MHz or 100MHz. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for the appropriate controller in a PCI-X 133MHz 64-bit slot. Whether to consider using a chassis that...
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...hardware in your computer, you may be easily removed in the event of your equipment. Personal Safety Warning! Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. Often a philip screen driver is all that of a drive failure. When ... into an available PCI expansion slot. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to insure your system...
...hardware in your computer, you may be easily removed in the event of your equipment. Personal Safety Warning! Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. Often a philip screen driver is all that of a drive failure. When ... into an available PCI expansion slot. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to insure your system...
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...bracket at its slot on the motherboard before attaching the drives to Watch Out For Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system case. Ensure that they do not impede...damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your system. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. Safety Factors Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data...
...bracket at its slot on the motherboard before attaching the drives to Watch Out For Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system case. Ensure that they do not impede...damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your system. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. Safety Factors Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data...
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Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are located below even-numbered ports. Oddnumbered ports are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA... 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 On the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are usually located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are usually double-stacked...
Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector Odd-numbered ports 1 through 4. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are located below even-numbered ports. Oddnumbered ports are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA... 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 On the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are usually located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are usually double-stacked...
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... 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 and 11 Odd...
... 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 and 11 Odd...
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... 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 for battery BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Ports: 8 to 11 4 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 for battery BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Ports: 8 to 11 4 to...
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...details, see the illustrations on the controller before proceeding. 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. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". www.3ware.com 9 For location of the...controller, the location of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it on page 6 through page 8. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction. One edge of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP....
...details, see the illustrations on the controller before proceeding. 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. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". www.3ware.com 9 For location of the...controller, the location of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it on page 6 through page 8. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in one direction. One edge of the ports will be inserted in this section show a 9550SX-8LP....
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...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 For a discussion of the serial controller and the drive are susceptible to damage from the outlet. 2 Make sure you are properly grounded. (... 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Be careful not to Install the Controller" on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler ...
...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 For a discussion of the serial controller and the drive are susceptible to damage from the outlet. 2 Make sure you are properly grounded. (... 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Be careful not to Install the Controller" on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on page 2. 5 Remove the metal filler ...
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... with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. Inserting Controller Into PCI Slot www.3ware.com 11 The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated. Figure 7. it is keyed to secure the serial 3ware RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the slot so that... 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 it will be used to ensure proper installation into place. Installing a Serial ATA...
... with the PCI slot pins when pushed into a full-sized 3.3-volt PCI or PCI-X slot. Inserting Controller Into PCI Slot www.3ware.com 11 The 3ware RAID controller is fully seated. Figure 7. it is keyed to secure the serial 3ware RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the slot so that... 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 it will be used to ensure proper installation into place. Installing a Serial ATA...
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... connected 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 Be sure that was used to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 17. SATA Cable... SATA cable connector is keyed to Drive 3 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. 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 that the drives are not already ...
... connected 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 Be sure that was used to "Check Installation and Close the Case" on page 17. SATA Cable... SATA cable connector is keyed to Drive 3 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. 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 that the drives are not already ...
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...the type of which has an SFF-8470 multilane connector on one end, and 4 individual SATA connectors on whether you have. 9550SX-12MI With a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470), use the multilane break-out cable, which ...(SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 The type of cable you need will depend on the other end (see Figure 9). 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 ...
...the type of which has an SFF-8470 multilane connector on one end, and 4 individual SATA connectors on whether you have. 9550SX-12MI With a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470), use the multilane break-out cable, which ...(SFF-8470) www.3ware.com 13 The type of cable you need will depend on the other end (see Figure 9). 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 ...
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Figure 12. 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 cable, which has ... break-out cable, which has multilane connectors on the other end (see Figure 11). Chapter 1. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
Figure 12. 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 cable, which has ... break-out cable, which has multilane connectors on the other end (see Figure 11). Chapter 1. Multi-lane Serial ATA Break-out Cable (SFF-8087) 14 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
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...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. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14. Figure 13. Each cable supports...multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to a multilane connector on the controller. Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer Depending on the number of drives you will be connecting, you will...
...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. Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9550SX-12MI Controller Figure 14. Figure 13. Each cable supports...multilane cables (for the 12-port card) or one to a multilane connector on the controller. Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer Depending on the number of drives you will be connecting, you will...
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...has a backplane, connect the other end 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...standard enclosure, connect each of each multilane cable to the backplane. Chapter 1. For details, see "To install the controller 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.
...has a backplane, connect the other end 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...standard enclosure, connect each of each multilane cable to the backplane. Chapter 1. For details, see "To install the controller 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.
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... 17 LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 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 J7 and J8 Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J7 and J8. Connecting Drive Activity ... show the location of LED indicators on J7: 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J7. Figure 15. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on the different...
... 17 LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 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 J7 and J8 Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J7 and J8. Connecting Drive Activity ... show the location of LED indicators on J7: 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J7. Figure 15. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on the different...