Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation GuideStep 3. Connect the Cables to theDrivesNote: The steps on this page apply if you are connecting yourcontroller to individual drives. If you are connecting to Multi-lanedrive backplanes, follow the steps on the next page.1 If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassisor hot swap carriers, install them now.2 For each drive, select the end of a SATA cable and plug it intothe drive or drive carrier.One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed to ensureproper installation.Figure 14. SATA Cable Connecting to Drive3 Be sure that the power supply is connected to either thebackplane or the individual drives, either by cable or throughthe drive carrier.4 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. Fordetails, turn to “Step 4. Connecting Drive Activity LEDIndicators (Optional)” on page 21.5 Turn to “Step 5. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation”on page 28.