User ManualTable of ContentsTitle Page1Copyright, Trademarks, Disclaimer2Table of Contents3Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller5Before You Begin5Contents of Package5Other Documentation6Installation Considerations6Cable Length, Routing Space, and Air Flow6Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller6Whether to Use the LED Status Connector7Drive Installation Considerations8What You Need: Tools and Equipment8Tools Required8Safety Factors8Personal Safety8Protecting Equipment and Data9Backing Up Your Data9ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions9Things to Watch Out For99550SX RAID Controller Cards109550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors109550SX 4-Port with Standard SATA Connectors119550SX 12-Port with Standard SATA Connectors119550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors129550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors12Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller13To connect SATA cables to the controller13To install the controller in the computer14To connect the SATA cables to the drives16Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors179550SX-12MI179550SX-16ML18To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer19To install the drives20Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators21Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors23Finishing Up25Check Installation and Close the Case25Configure your RAID Arrays25Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit27Tools and equipment required28Installation Overview28Installation Instructions30Replacing the Battery36Appendix: Technical Support39Sales and ordering information39Feedback on this manual39Size: 3.14 MBPages: 40Language: EnglishOpen manual
