www.3ware.com 7Installing the HardwareThis section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000RAID controllers. It contains the following topics: “Before You Begin” provides important information aboutthings you should consider before starting installation, andtools and equipment you will need. “Safety Factors” describes important precautions for yourpersonal safety and to protect your equipment and data. Be sureto read this section. “Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller” and “Installing aSerial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane InternalConnectors” provide step-by-step instructions for installing aserial ATA RAID controller. “Finishing Up” describes the final steps required wheninstalling a serial controller. “Moving Units from an 8000 Controller to a 9000Controller” describes the process to follow when you changefrom one controller to another.Note: If you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit),install it first. For details, see “Appendix A. Installingthe Battery Backup Unit” on page 99.
