3Ware 9590SE Series Quick Install Manual - page 6
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller
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3ware 9590SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
Before You Begin
Contents of Package
3ware 9590SE RAID controller
This document, 3ware 9590SE Serial ATA RAID Controller
Quick Install Guide.
3ware CD-ROM with drivers, software, and additional
documentation.
Multilane break-out cables (SFF-8087), for use with individual
drives. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA drives.
2 cables are provided with the 8-port controller.
3 cables are provided with the 12-port controller.
4 cables are provided with the 16-port controller.
Note:
Double-ended multilane cables, for use with a
multilane backplane, can be purchased separately.
For details about these cables, see “Multilane
Cables” on page 10.
Important:
Be sure to use AMCC/3ware certified
cables with your 3ware RAID controller. Using an
incorrect cable can result in drives that are not
detected. For a list of available cables and associated
part numbers, see
http://3ware.com/products/
cables.asp
.
Other Documentation
The following additional documentation is available for your 3ware
9590SE RAID Controller: