AMCC 9000 User Manual
Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller
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Note:
The connectors on the end of the serial
controller and the drive are susceptible to damage
from excessive bending. Be careful not to insert or
remove the serial cable connector at an angle.
from excessive bending. Be careful not to insert or
remove the serial cable connector at an angle.
3
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional interface cable. (You
will connect one cable for each hard drive you will attach.)
will connect one cable for each hard drive you will attach.)
To install the controller in the computer
1
If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the
computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
2
Make sure you are properly grounded. (For details about safety
precautions, see page 10.)
precautions, see page 10.)
3
Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
instructions.
4
Find the PCI slot you want to use for the serial 3ware RAID
controller.
controller.
For a discussion of which slot to use, see “Selecting the Slot in
Which to Install the Controller” on page 8
Which to Install the Controller” on page 8
5
Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot.
Save this screw; it will be used to secure the serial 3ware RAID
controller after you have seated it in the slot.
controller after you have seated it in the slot.
6
Position the card in the slot so that the contacts will mate with
the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with
the PCI slot pins when pushed into place.
the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with
the PCI slot pins when pushed into place.
The 3ware RAID controller is keyed to ensure proper
installation into a full-sized PCI slot.
installation into a full-sized PCI slot.
Make sure that the contacts will mate with the grooves in the
slot.
slot.