3Ware 9550SXU-4LP-SGL Quick Install Manual

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Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller4 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install GuideDrive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. If you are planning to use RAID 1, 5,10, or 50, you may want to consider installing drives into hot-swappable enclosures, so that they can be easily removed in theevent of a drive failure. When to install the drives. If the drives are not alreadyinstalled in your computer, you can choose to install themeither before or after connecting the SATA cables to them.What You Need: Tools and EquipmentTools RequiredYou will need the following tools during installation: An ESD grounding strap or mat Standard hand tools to open your system’s case and install the3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot.Often a philip screen driver is all that is required.Safety FactorsBe sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages toinsure your own safety, and that of your equipment.Personal SafetyWarning! High voltages may be found inside computerequipment.Before installing any of the hardware in this package orremoving the protective covers of any computerequipment, turn off power switches and disconnectpower cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until youhave replaced the covers.