3Ware 9550SXU16MLB10 User Guide - Page 23
Getting Started with Your 3ware RAID Controller, Physically Install the Controller and Drives,
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Getting Started with Your 3ware RAID Controller Setting up your 3ware RAID controller involves these main steps: Physically Install the Controller and Drives Configure the RAID Unit and Drives Install the Drivers and Make the Operating System Aware of the New Drives Set Up Management and Maintenance Features Once the controller and drives have been physically installed, the order in which you perform these steps depends in part on whether one of the units you configure will act as your boot drive. Physically Install the Controller and Drives To install your controller and drives, follow the instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide. If you do not have a hardcopy of this manual, you can download it from the 3ware website at http:/ /www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp Configure the RAID Unit and Drives You may want to review the information under "Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels" on page 8 before configuring your drives. This information will help you choose the appropriate RAID level for your situation. If you will install the operating system on and boot from a drive managed through the new 3ware RAID controller, use the 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM) to define the configuration. You will find step-by-step instructions in the installation guide, following the instructions for installing the card. www.3ware.com 17