AMCC 9690SA User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents

  3
• About this Guide

  4
• Chapter 1. Getting Started

  5
  • Contents of this Package

    5
  • 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models

    6
  • Cables

    8
    • SFF-8087-to-SFF-8087 Multi-lane cables

      9
    • SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 Multi-lane cables

      9
    • Other Available Cables

      9
  • System Requirements

    10
    • Motherboard and Slot Requirements

      10
    • Enclosure Requirements

      10
    • Drive Requirements

      10
    • Operating System Requirements

      11
    • Other Requirements

      11
  • Safety Information

    12
    • Site Selection

      12
    • Personal Safety When Installing the 9690SA RAID Controller in Your Computer

      13
    • Protecting Equipment and Data

      13
      • ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions

        13
    • Installation Considerations

      14
      • Air Flow, Cable Length, and Routing Space

        14
      • Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller

        14
      • Things to Watch Out For During Installation of the RAID Controller

        14
• Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller

  15
  • Tools You Need

    15
  • Before You Start

    15
  • Install the Controller in the Computer

    16
  • Attach the Cables to Your Controller

    18
    • Internal Connectors

      18
    • External Connectors

      19
  • Connect the Cables to Backplanes

    19
  • Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation

    20
    • Connect Battery (if appropriate)

      20
    • Check Installation and Close the Case

      20
  • Configure Your RAID Arrays

    20
• Chapter 3. Installing a Battery Backup Unit

  21
  • Before You Start

    22
  • Installing the Control Module

    22
  • Installing the Remote Battery

    24
  • Replacing the Battery

    28
• Appendix: Technical Support

  31
  • Sales and ordering information

    31
  • Feedback on this manual

    31