3Ware 9650SE Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation GuideStep 1 (9650SE-2LP). Connect theCables to the Controller1 For the 9650SE-2LP, take out the SATA cables provided withthe controller. (For other 9650SE models, turn to the nextpage.)One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it canonly be inserted in one direction. This helps to ensure properorientation and installation2 Decide to which port you want to connect the first cable.3 Align the cable connector with the connector on the controller,matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors.Figure 9. SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second SATA cable. (You connectone cable for each hard drive you will attach.)Note: The connectors on the end of the serial controller andthe drive are susceptible to damage from excessive bending.Be careful not to insert or remove the SATA cable connectorat an angle.Port 0 is on top.Port 1 is on the bottom