Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are all registered trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document, nor does AMCC make this document as accurate as possible, AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in any form by ... respective owners. Disclaimer While every attempt is made to update the information contained herein. Copyright ©2004-2006 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC). All rights reserved. No part of AMCC. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are property of...
The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are all registered trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document, nor does AMCC make this document as accurate as possible, AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in any form by ... respective owners. Disclaimer While every attempt is made to update the information contained herein. Copyright ©2004-2006 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC). All rights reserved. No part of AMCC. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are property of...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
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 Instructions 26 Replacing the Battery 32 www.3ware.com iii Table of Package 1 Other Documentation 2 Installation Considerations 2 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 4 Safety Factors 4 Personal Safety 4 Protecting...
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 Instructions 26 Replacing the Battery 32 www.3ware.com iii Table of Package 1 Other Documentation 2 Installation Considerations 2 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 4 Safety Factors 4 Personal Safety 4 Protecting...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
...; 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 installing a Serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller This document describes the physical installation of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with...
...; 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 installing a Serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller This document describes the physical installation of the 9550SX-16ML RAID controller, which ships with...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
... 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 available for the required cables. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is available in the chassis for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller...
... 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 available for the required cables. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is available in the chassis for your 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
... that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. 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 20. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in...
... that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. 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 20. Before You Begin While the 3ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
... presented on the next few pages to insure your own safety, and that 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 need the following...in the event of any of the hardware in your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. High voltages may want to them either before or...
... presented on the next few pages to insure your own safety, and that 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 need the following...in the event of any of the hardware in your computer, you have replaced the covers. 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. High voltages may want to them either before or...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually located below even-numbered ports. On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are located below , ports 6 and 7 are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17. Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector...
Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually located below even-numbered ports. On the 8-port controller shown below even-numbered ports 0 through 5 are located below , ports 6 and 7 are both on top. 9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17. Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide 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 drives. Chapter 1. Ports: 12...
Ports: 8 to 11 4 to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide 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 drives. Chapter 1. Ports: 12...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
...to the manufacturer'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 Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you... cable. (You will attach.) To install the controller in Which to Install the Controller" on the end of which slot to damage from excessive bending. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the ...
...to the manufacturer'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 Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you... cable. (You will attach.) To install the controller in Which to Install the Controller" on the end of which slot to damage from excessive bending. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 16
...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 For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to ensure proper installation. SATA Cable Connecting to secure ... the drive cage. 2 For each SATA cable connector is keyed to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. 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...
...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 For a discussion of an SATA cable not connected to ensure proper installation. SATA Cable Connecting to secure ... the drive cage. 2 For each SATA cable connector is keyed to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. 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...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
... 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 4x cable, which has... 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.
... 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 4x cable, which has... 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.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 20
... backplane. To install the drives 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of the individual SATA connectors to a drive. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer. If you are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane, or by installing them in..." 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
... backplane. To install the drives 1 If your enclosure has a backplane, connect the other end of the individual SATA connectors to a drive. Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 Insert the controller into the computer. If you are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane, or by installing them in..." 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
Quick Installation Guide
Page 22
... 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 and the cathode is the right-most LED header pin pair on the 9550SX-12 and the 9550SX-12MI are in a very similar place. Figure 17. 12-Port 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller...
... 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 and the cathode is the right-most LED header pin pair on the 9550SX-12 and the 9550SX-12MI are in a very similar place. Figure 17. 12-Port 3ware 9550SX-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 24
...ground, be sure to only connect LED cables to any cathode pins on the controller. 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)... number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is 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 bottom 20...
...ground, be sure to only connect LED cables to any cathode pins on the controller. 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)... number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is 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 bottom 20...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 26
Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 22 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 22 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1.
Quick Installation Guide
Page 36
...com). You can check the current status of one to free the clip on usage. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all...Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. To obtain a replacement battery module, contact AMCC. The battery has an expected life span of the battery, and test it. For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable ...
...com). You can check the current status of one to free the clip on usage. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all...Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. To obtain a replacement battery module, contact AMCC. The battery has an expected life span of the battery, and test it. For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 39
..., and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers, refer to: 3ware support page at: http://www.3ware.com/support/ 3ware knowledgebase: http://www.3ware.com/KB/kb.asp 3ware software downloads: http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp 3ware documentation: fhttp://www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp 3ware Compatibility Lists: http://www.3ware.com/support/sys_compatibility.asp For...
..., and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers, refer to: 3ware support page at: http://www.3ware.com/support/ 3ware knowledgebase: http://www.3ware.com/KB/kb.asp 3ware software downloads: http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp 3ware documentation: fhttp://www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp 3ware Compatibility Lists: http://www.3ware.com/support/sys_compatibility.asp For...