AMCC 3WARE 720-0138-00, Installation Manual

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Installing the Hardware
16 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
To connect serial cables to the controller
1 Take out the serial cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID
controller.
3ware serial controllers are supplied with serial interface
cables, one for each port on the controller.
One edge of each interface cable connector is keyed so that it
can only be inserted in one direction. This helps to ensure
proper orientation and installation
2 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 serial cable connector at an angle.
3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional interface cable. (You
will connect one cable for each hard drive you will attach.)
To install the controller in the computer
1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the
computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
2 Make sure you are properly grounded. (For details about safety
precautions, see page 12.)
3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4 Find the PCI slot 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 10