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Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller, To connect SATA cables to the controller - bbu

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Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Note: The illustrations in this section show a 9550SX-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. Note: If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller before proceeding. For details, see "Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". To connect SATA cables to the controller 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

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Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller
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Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller
Note:
The illustrations in this section show a
9550SX-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.
Note:
If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install
it on the controller before proceeding. For details, see
“Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit”.
To connect SATA cables to the controller
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.