AMCC 9550SX-8LP User's Manual
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1. If you are using a chassis that includes a Chassis www 3ware com 3 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Drive Installation Considerations m Selecting an enclosure If you are planning to use RAID 1 5 10 or 50 you may want to consider installing drives into hot swappable enclosures so that they can be easily removed in the event of a drive failure When to install the drives If the drives are not already installed in your computer you can choose to install them either before or after connecting the SATA cables to them What You Need Tools and Equipment Tools Required You will need the following tools during installation m An ESD grounding strap or mat m Standard hand tools to open your system s case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot Often a philip screen driver is all that is required Safety Factors Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to insure your own Safety and that of your equipment Personal Safety Warning High voltages may be found inside computer equipment Before installing any of the hardware in this package or removing the protective covers of any computer equipment turn off power switches and disconnect power cords Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers 4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Safety Factors Protecting Equipment and Data2. k cathode minus is on the top a anode plus is on the bottom 95505X 12 12MI1 J7 Orientation Horizontal Port number NU Not Used Orientation Horizontal Port number NU Not Used Orientation Horizontal 8 91011 A11 Port number All all activity indicator k cathode minus is on the top a anode plus is on the bottom 20 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Finishing Up Table 1 LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Pin Pair Comment Header 9550SX 16ML J7 Orientation Horizontal Port number NU Not Used Orientation Horizontal Port number NU Not Used Orientation Horizontal Port number All all activity indicator Orientation Horizontal 12 13 14 15 Port number All all activity All indicator k cathode minus is on the top a anode plus is on the bottom Finishing Up After you have installed the controller in the computer and attached appropriate cables to the controller and drives complete the following steps to complete the hardware installation Check Installation and Close the Case 1 Verify that the cables do not interfere with the operation of any other components in the case or block the flow of cooling air 2 Close the case and reconnect the power cables Configure your RAID Arrays Turn to Configuring Units in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide for information about configuring RAID arrays www 3ware com 21 Chapter 1 Installi
3. Backing Up Your Data destroys existing files on the member drives If your drives contain valuable data back them up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller i Back up your data Creating or deleting disk arrays ESD Electrostatic Discharge Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller follow standard electrostatic discharge ESD precautions m When your computer case is open and its internal parts are exposed do not touch any internal part unnecessarily m Always wear a grounded strap or work on an ESD protective mat Do not remove the 3ware RAID controller from its protective bag until you are properly grounded m Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its two ends m Do not touch any pin contact lead or component on the 3ware RAID controller Things to Watch Out For Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your system Excessive force can damage the board or your system m Be sure the board is aligned with its slot on the motherboard before installing Do not flex the board excessively m SATA cable connectors must be mated carefully with the connectors in the controller The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from inserting them upside down m SATA cables are fragile and must not be crimped or pinched Ensure that they do not impede
4. Battery Backup Unit BBU install Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit To connect SATA cables to the controller B Note If you have a multilane controller turn to page 13 1 Take out the SATA cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it can only be inserted in one direction This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you want to connect the first cable www 3ware com 9 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 3 5 Align the cable connector with the connector on the controller matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors 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 SATA cable connector at an angle Figure 6 SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional SATA cable You will connect one cable for each hard drive you will attach To install the controller in the computer 1 2 3 4 5 10 If the computer is running shut it down Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet Make sure you are properly grounded For details about safety precautions see page 4 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer s instructions Find the PCI or PCI X slo
5. multilane break out cable which has an SFF 8470 multilane connector on one end and 4 individual SATA connectors on the other end see Figure 10 Figure 10 Multilane Serial ATA Break out Cable SFF 8470 www 3ware com 13 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 95505 X 16ML 14 With a multilane enabled drive backplane that has the SFF 8087 mini SAS 4i connectors use the double ended 4x cable which has multilane connectors on each end see Figure 11 Figure 11 Multilane Cable Serial ATA SFF 8087 2 With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives use the multilane break out cable which has an SFF 8087 multilane connector on one end and four individual SATA connectors on the other end see Figure 12 Figure 12 Multi lane Serial ATA Break out Cable SFF 8087 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide 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 connect one to three multilane cables for the 12 port card or one to four multilane cables for the 16 port card Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports 1 Connect each multilane cable to a multilane connector on the controller When the cable is inserted correctly you will feel it click into place Fig
6. 50SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installation Instructions a z H Figure 30 BBU installed on controllers www 3ware com 31 Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit BBU will last for many years The battery has an expected life span of one to two years depending on usage You can check the current status of the battery and test it For details see instructions in 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide AN AN Caution There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type To obtain a replacement battery module contact AMCC For proper battery disposal resources contact RBRC the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation www rbrc com Vorsicht Es entsteht Explosionsgefahr bei Auswechslung der Baterie mit einer des falschen Typs Um eine Ersatzbaterie zu erhalten wenden Sie sich an die AMCC Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in Erfahrung zu bringen wenden Sie sich an die RBRC the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation www rbrc com To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is powered down that you are grounded and follow all appropriate safet procedures Remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system 3 Press down on the top of the battery module to free the clip on the bottom of the module 32 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick
7. 550SX RAID Controller Cards 00 0000 a 6 9550SX 8 Port with Standard SATA Connectors 6 9550SX 4 Port with Standard SATA Connectors 7 9550SX 12 Port with Standard SATA Connectors 7 9550SX 12 Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors 8 9550SX 16 Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors 8 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 0 0 0 0 00 cece eee 9 To connect SATA cables to the controller 9 To install the controller in the computer 00 10 To connect the SATA cables to the drives 12 Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors 13 9550SX 2M 2 kao koa bee magdaan ar Baa aa Moe he Rok KA ik NG ha aa 13 95505X510Mbo 30 AMA AASA amp hnd Baha Waka aba 14 To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the COMPUTE 23 celote oducts NA AN kn deat ates 15 To install the drives 00 ee 16 Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators 17 FINISHING UD sistas ta AKI eek meee GAGA ees BE AA KUNG 21 Check Installation and Close the Case 21 Configure your RAID Arrays 0 21 Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit 23 Tools and equipment required ee 24 Installation Overview 0 00 ee eee eee 24 Installation INSMUCTIONS s acid cid daqusd conve e KNA NA AD NANA sek
8. AMEG STORAGE 3ware SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9550SX Series PN 720 0124 03 January 2006 Quick Install Guide Copyright 2004 2006 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation AMCC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the proper written consent of AMCC 215 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale CA 94089 Trademarks 3ware Escalade and 3DM are all registered trademarks of AMCC The 3ware logo 3BM StorSwitch TwinStor and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of AMCC All other trademarks herein are property of their respective owners Disclaimer While every attempt is made to make this document as accurate as possible AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document nor does AMCC make any commitment to update the information contained herein Table of Contents Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 1 Belore YON BEGIN ea kaka ad Jaden AA a Ka 1 Contents of Package nananana dab eed awed ees 1 Other Documentation 0 00 eee eee eee 2 Installation Considerations aaa a 2 What You Need Tools and Equipment 00005 4 SICV FaClOls ss 2 6 246 ai ee ie a ee he Ee 4 Personal Salesman ten Gas AGA ge oben BA AA AKA A 4 Protecting Equipment and Data 0 0 0 ee 5 9
9. Install Guide Replacing the Battery 4 While pressing down on the top of the battery module lift out the bottom of the battery module slightly 5 Once the bottom of the module is free slide the module up to release the clips on the top a Push the battery module down gently b Lift out the bottom of the battery module to release the clip on the bottom edge c Lift up to remove the clips on the top edge Bottom clip Figure 31 Removing the battery module 6 Disconnect the battery power cable from the BBU To do so press down on the lever like clip on the battery power connector and slide it out of the slot If desired you can remove the BBU control module to facilitate disconnecting the power cable www 3ware com 33 Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit 10 34 Figure 32 shows how removing the connector looks if you remove the BBU control module from the controller D Press down on the lever like clip and pull the connector out E pa E l m l E E l E E E E l Cc Figure 32 Removing the power cable from the BBU module If you removed the BBU control module in step 6 reattach it now Insert the new battery module and cable it up Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller close up your system and restart it Run a battery test to compute the estimated battery capacity of this new battery You can run the battery test from the BBU page of either 3BM or 3D
10. M 2 or by using the 3ware CLI For detailed instructions see the 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Appendix Technical Support For support troubleshooting tips frequently asked questions software releases and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers refer to m 3ware support page at http www 3ware com support m 3ware knowledgebase http www 3ware com KB kb asp m 3ware software downloads http www 3ware com support download asp m 3ware documentation fhttp www 3ware com support userdocs asp m 3ware Compatibility Lists http www 3ware com support sys_compatibility asp For specific answers to questions or to give feedback about the product visit our Web site at http www 3ware com support and use our convenient e mail form AMCC also offers toll free 1 800 840 6055 or 1 408 542 8800 direct phone support during normal business hours Sales and ordering information For sales information send an electronic mail message to 3wareSales amcc com Feedback on this manual Your feedback 1s welcome If anything in the guide seems unclear please let us know by using the email form at http www 3ware com support www 3ware com 35 Appendix Technical Support 36 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
11. NA WI TA WA WA WAWA miadakula CECA GOONG 8 and 9 9 l PELE T 6 and 7 sss O IEUUTTTA N T 4 and 5 QOOMOOOOOD 2 and 3 0 and 1 Holes for battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post www 3ware com 7 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX 12 Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 4 12 Port 3ware 9550SX 12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller Multi lane connectors can each 12C connector handle up to four drives a dune pr Ports 3 8toll 4to 7 0 to 3 Holes for battery holder connection BBU connector and hole for post 9550SX 16 Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors Figure 5 16 Port 3ware 9550SX 16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller Multi lane connectors can each 12C connector handle up to four drives O UNG NGANGA O Ka NA AA AA W naa N 412 12to15 8 to 11 i 4to 7 Sil 0 to 3 WD DO 2 Holes for battery BBU connector and hole for post 8 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note The illustrations in this section show a 9550S X 8LP If you have a different model of controller the location of the ports will be slightly different but the steps are very similar For location of the ports on all boards see the illustrations on page 6 through page 8 it on the controller before proceeding For details see B Note If you have a
12. ables are sold separately m This document 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide www 3ware com 1 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Other Documentation The following additional documentation is available for your 3ware 9550S X RAID Controller In PDF format on the CD that came with your controller and available through the 3ware website m Sware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide m sware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide In HTML format m Online help is available from 3DM 2 3ware Disk Manager m Additional support information 1s available in the 3ware Knowledgebase at this website http www 3ware com KB Installation Considerations Cable Length Routing Space and Air Flow When you are installing multiple drives with a controller make sure there 1s adequate space in the chassis for the required cables It 1s important that the cables do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of the system Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on the slot in which to insert the controller m Cable routing may be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to an open slot The amount of clearance you need will depend on the number of drives you will be connecting to the controller 2 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Before You Begin m While the 3
13. drives 12 13 14 15 left to right cathode is the upper O haa ualon DUB waang AO ibibili Ni ido O Odo oO ming npaka minda DEB Oooo Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors As shown in Figure 15 through Figure 18 LED connectors for individual drives are on J7 J8 J9 and J1 for the full size 16 port card on J7 J8 and J9 for the full size 12 port cards on J7 and J8 for the half size 8 port and on J7 for the 4 port cards Pin 1 is located in the lower left hand corner of each 10 pin connector The odd numbered pins located on the bottom row are 3 3V for the anode side of each LED to be connected The even numbered pins are on the top or cathode side www 3ware com 19 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the different controllers Warning If using a chassis that has a common or shared LED ground be sure to only connect LED cables to the anode pins on the controller Do not connect any common ground to any cathode pins on the controller Table 1 LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller ane Pin Pair Comment Header 9550SX 4LP J7 Orientation Horizontal ORAL Port number All all activity indicator k cathode minus is on the top a anode plus is on the bottom 9550SX 8LP J7 Orientation Horizontal Port number All all activity indicator Orientation Horizontal A567 ATlI Port number NU Not Used
14. e of the controller Figure 25 Clips on the battery module hook over slots on the top edge of the half height controller Figure 26 Attaching the battery module to the half height controller b Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the battery holder flexes slightly and the clip on the bottom slips over the slot on the bottom edge of the controller 28 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installation Instructions Bottom clip Figure 27 Pressing down gently on the battery unit flexes the holder slightly so that the bottom clip can be inserted If you have a 12 port or 16 port 9550SX a Insert the clips on the top of the battery module into the holes on the controller Figure 28 Attaching the battery module to the full height controller www 3ware com 29 Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit b Press down gently on the battery module until the bottom clip snaps into place in the lower hole 3 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on the BBU there is no power to the unit If the system will not be used right away wait to do this step until the system 1s ready for use B Note The battery will drain if it is plugged in and Figure 29 Battery power connector inserted in power receptacle The controller is now ready to install in your system Figure 23 shows the BBU fully installed on 3ware controllers 30 3ware 95
15. er 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw head from the plastic post on the BBU control module and set it aside you will reattach it soon c3 lt m Figure 22 Removing the head from the plastic post 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller and align the BBU control module and the controller making sure to m Mate the connector on the BBU control module with the receptacle on the controller m Match the plastic post on the BBU with the hole on the controller Figure 23 BBU control module ready to connect to the controller 26 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installation Instructions 3 Press down gently until the BBU is seated Figure 24 BBU control module connected to the controller 4 Turn the controller over insert the plastic screw head that you removed in step 1 into the plastic post and tighten it gently but firmly Do not over tighten and the motherboard make sure the module is connected in the proper orientation and that the plastic post is attached Warning To avoid possible damage to the controller When the plastic post and the connector are attached correctly the module is in the correct orientation www 3ware com 27 Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit 5 If you have a 4 port or 8 port 9550SX a Hook the clips on the top of the battery module over the slots on the top edg
16. heat in the system such as video cards Note The battery will drain 1f it is plugged into the BBU and there is no power to the unit Wait to plug the battery into the BBU until the system is ready for use www 3ware com 23 Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools and equipment required Slot head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit BBU and battery 3ware 9550SX series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit BBU is comprised of two pieces the battery module and the BBU control module These pieces attach to the controller at the points illustrated in Figures 12 through 13 a b c 24 Clips on the battery module match to slots on the half height controllers 4 port and 8 port and holes on the full height controllers 12 port and 16 port Connector on the BBU mates to receptacle on the controller Post on the BBU mates to post hole on the controller a Clips b BBU connector c Post Figure 19 Points of connection on the BBU 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installation Overview a Slots for the clips b BBU receptacle c Hole for post Figure 20 Points of connection on the half height controller a Holes for the clips b BBU receptacle c Hole for post cag popan Banag DAYA WI WI A WA WI OU AA UNUU OOGUN OUUU U OE LEI Figure 21 Points of connection on the full height controller www 3ware com 25 Chapt
17. ng an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 22 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit BBU is an add on that can be attached to a 3ware 9550SX RAID controller to supply power to the memory module from an attached battery pack in the event of a system power loss This allows the controller to use write caching for optimal performance and not be exposed to data loss in the event of a system power failure When fully charged the battery preserves the contents of the controller cache memory for a limited period of time up to 72 hours When power 1s restored cached data 1s flushed to disks Caution Both the 3ware RAID controller and the BBU AN are sensitive electronic equipment and can be damaged through electrostatic discharge When installing the BBU on the controller be sure you are grounded Use a grounding strap or work on an ESD protective mat m Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from their protective bags until you are properly grounded m Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the metal bracket at its end m Do not touch any pin contact lead or component on the 3ware RAID controller Important The battery is a heat sensitive component A N The cooler the battery the longer the battery lasts If possible place the controller with the BBU in a slot with good airflow away from components that generate the most
18. s 26 Replacing the Battery maa ste a a ea ewe ew bee eS eee 32 www 3ware com lil Appendix Technical Support aaa 35 Sales and ordering information a 35 Feedback on this manual aa 35 iV 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 95505X RAID Controller This document describes the physical installation of the AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID controllers It contains the following topics Before You Begin provides important information about things you should consider before starting installation and tools and equipment you will need m Safety Factors describes important precautions for your personal safety and to protect your equipment and data Be sure to read this section Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller and Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors provide step by step instructions for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller Finishing Up describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller Before You Begin Contents of Package m 3ware 9550SX RAID controller m SATA interface cables one for each port on the controller Note With the exception of the 9550S X 16ML RAID controller which ships with a multilane break out cable SFF 8087 multilane controllers such as the 9550S X 12MI 9500S 12MI and 9500S 8MI do not ship with cables Multilane c
19. t J8 is for drives 4 5 6 7 left to right Figure 16 4 Port 3ware 9550SX 4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller a oo Overall LED drive status indicator LED indicators for individual the last two pins of J 7 The anode drives on J7 0 1 2 3 is the lower of the two pins and left to right the cathode is the upper jaggy uu uu U agagogagi T www 3ware com 17 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller Note The LED headers 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 LED indicators for individual drives Overall LED drive status indicator is the J7 is for drives 0 1 2 3 left to right right most LED header pin pair on each J8 is for drives 4 5 6 7 left to right LED connector J7 J8 and J9 The J9 is for drives 8 9 10 11 left to right anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the upper 18 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 18 16 Port 3ware 9550SX 16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives Overall LED drive status indicator is the J7 is for drives 0 1 2 3 left to right right most LED header pin pair on each 8 is for drives 4 5 6 7 left to right LED connector 7 8 J9 J1 The anode J9 is for drives 8 9 10 11 left to right is the lower of the two pins and the J1 is for
20. t you want to use for the serial 3ware RAID controller For a discussion of which slot to use see Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller on page 2 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Save this screw it will be used 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 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 3ware RAID controller is keyed to ensure proper installation into a full sized 3 3 volt PCI or PCI X slot Make sure that the contacts will mate with the grooves in the slot 7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the slot until it is fully seated Figure 7 Inserting Controller Into PCI Slot www 3ware com 11 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller To 4 12 Check that the 3ware RAID controller s metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was used to secure the filler bracket in step 5 connect the SATA cables to the drives If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers install them now Be sure that the drives are connected to the power supply either by cable or through the dri
21. the flow of cooling air from fans or heat sinks in the system case www 3ware com 5 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 9550SX RAID Controller Cards Serial ATA ports are usually double stacked connectors Odd numbered ports are usually located below even numbered ports On the 8 port controller shown 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 Odd numbered ports 1 through 5 are located below even numbered ports 0 through 4 2 I C connector Ports 6 and 7 top only Ports Mia F T 4 and 5 Me DoDD D o ooo Baan ans 2 and 3 0 andl Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post 6 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide 9550SX RAID Controller Cards 9550SX 4 Port with Standard SATA Connectors Figure 2 4 Port 3ware 9550SX 4LP Serial ATA RAID Controller Odd numbered ports 1 and 3 are located below even numbered ports 0 and 2 DoDo oTo rE BuuuuuuuED Busuuuiaoe BBU connector and hole for post battery holder 9550SX 12 Port with Standard SATA Connectors Figure 3 12 Port 3ware 9550SX 12 Serial ATA RAID Controller Odd numbered ports 1 through 11 are located 2 t Ports 10 and 11 C connector below even numbered ports 0 through 10 adada GU JD LA WAWA WAWA TAWA
22. ure 13 Connecting an InfiniBand Multilane Cable with an SFF 8470 Connector to the 9550SX 12MI Controller Figure 14 Connecting a Multilane Cable with an SFF 8087 Connector to the 9550SX 16ML Controller www 3ware com 15 Chapter 1 Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 2 To 16 Insert the controller into the computer For details see To install the controller in the computer on page 10 If your enclosure has a backplane connect the other end of each multilane cable to the backplane If you are using a standard enclosure connect each of the individual SATA connectors to a drive install the drives If your drives are not already installed install them now either by attaching them to the backplane or by installing them in the computer chassis Be sure that the power supply is connected to either the backplane or the individual drives 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 15 10 and 11 show the location of LED indicators on the different 9550SX controllers Figure 15 8 Port 3ware 9550SX 8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual Overall LED drive status drives on J7 and J8 indicator the last two pins of J7 and J8 The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the upper LED connector details J7 is for drives 0 1 2 3 left to righ
23. ve cage For each drive select the end of an SATA cable not connected to the 3ware RAID Controller and plug it into the drive or drive carrier One edge of each SATA cable connector 1s keyed to ensure proper installation Figure 8 SATA Cable Connecting to Drive Optional Connect the drive activity LED connectors For details see the connection details on Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators on page 17 For a discussion of whether to make these connections see Whether to Use the LED Status Connector on page 3 Turn to Check Installation and Close the Case on page 21 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors Models 9550S8X 12MI and 9550SX 16ML come with multilane internal connectors each of which can handle up to four drives These controllers can be installed in an enclosure with a backplane The type of cable you need will depend on whether you have a 12 or 16 port card and the type of enclosure you have 95505 X 12MI1 m With a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors SFF 8470 use the InfiniBand 4x cable which has multilane connectors on each end see Figure 9 Figure 9 Multilane Serial ATA Cable InfiniBand 4x SFF 8470 m With a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives use the
24. ware 9550SX RAID controller can be installed in both 64 bit PCI and PCI X slots not all slots give equal performance The 3ware 9550SX controller performs best when installed in a PCI X 133MHz 64 bit slot However it can also operate at 66MHz or 100MH7 Whether to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types of LED status connectors m Overall indicator which lights when any drive is active m Individual LED indicators for each drive Not supported on chassis that have a common ground If you are building a system from scratch you may want to consider using a chassis or drive carrier that is compatible with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs such as the AMCC RDC 400 SATA drive carrier available through AMCC Please check the 3ware web site www 3ware com for chassis and drive carrier compatibility list For more information see Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators on page 17 Most chassis have a single drive activity cable that you can connect to the overall activity indicator on the 3ware 9550SX controller For the location of the overall drive activity connector see the figure for the appropriate controller in the installation sections starting on page 18 and refer to Table 1 LED Indicator Pin Positions on page 20 Control Unit CCU follow the instructions that came with the chassis to connect the PC cable from the CCU to the I7C connector on the 9550SX f Note
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