Installing a 9590SE RAID Controller
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To connect the multilane cables to the drives or
backplane
1
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.
If appropriate, set the PM2 (power management) jumper on the
disk drives, to enable staggered spinup. Check the
documentation that came with your disk drives to see whether
this is required.
2
If your enclosure has a multilane drive backplane, connect the
other end of each multilane cable to the backplane.
If you are using a breakout cable, select one of the ends and
plug it into each drive or drive carrier.
One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed
to ensure
proper installation.
Figure 9. SATA End of Breakout Cable Connecting to Drive
3
Be sure that the power supply is connected to either the
backplane or the individual drives, either by cable or through
the drive carrier.
4
(Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. For
details, see page 16.
5
Turn to “Check Installation and Close the Case” on page 20.
