Installing The Hardware - 3Ware 9500S-4LP Installation Manual

Installing the Hardware

This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000
RAID controllers. It contains the following topics:
"Before You Begin"
things you should consider before starting installation, and
tools and equipment you will need.
"Safety Factors"
personal safety and to protect your equipment and data. Be sure
to read this section.
"Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller"
Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal
Connectors"
serial ATA RAID controller.
"Finishing Up"
installing a serial controller.
"Moving Units from an 8000 Controller to a 9000
Controller"
from one controller to another.
Note:
install it first. For details, see "Appendix A. Installing
the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99.
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provides important information about
describes important precautions for your
provide step-by-step instructions for installing a
describes the final steps required when
describes the process to follow when you change
If you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit),
and
"Installing a
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