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Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller

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Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller 22 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

Section	Page
Title Page	1
Copyright, Trademarks, Disclaimer	2
Table of Contents	3
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller	5
Before You Begin	5
Contents of Package	5
Other Documentation	6
Installation Considerations	6
Cable Length, Routing Space, and Air Flow	6
Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller	6
Whether to Use the LED Status Connector	7
Drive Installation Considerations	8
What You Need: Tools and Equipment	8
Tools Required	8
Safety Factors	8
Personal Safety	8
Protecting Equipment and Data	9
Backing Up Your Data	9
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions	9
Things to Watch Out For	9
9550SX RAID Controller Cards	10
9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors	10
9550SX 4-Port with Standard SATA Connectors	11
9550SX 12-Port with Standard SATA Connectors	11
9550SX 12-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors	12
9550SX 16-Port with Multilane Internal SATA Connectors	12
Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller	13
To connect SATA cables to the controller	13
To install the controller in the computer	14
To connect the SATA cables to the drives	16
Installing a 9550SX RAID Controller with Multilane Internal Connectors	17
9550SX-12MI	17
9550SX-16ML	18
To connect the multilane cables and install the controller in the computer	19
To install the drives	20
Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators	21
Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors	23
Finishing Up	25
Check Installation and Close the Case	25
Configure your RAID Arrays	25
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit	27
Tools and equipment required	28
Installation Overview	28
Installation Instructions	30
Replacing the Battery	36
Appendix: Technical Support	39
Sales and ordering information	39

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Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller

3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide