Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9550SX RAID Controller
6 3ware 9550SX Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide
9550SX RAID Controller Cards
Serial ATA ports are usually double-stacked connectors. Odd-
numbered ports are usually located below even-numbered ports. On
the 8-port controller shown below, ports 6 and 7 are both on top.
9550SX 8-Port with Standard SATA Connectors
Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 17.
Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9550SX-8LP Serial ATA RAID Controller
Ports:
4 and 5
2 and 3
0 and 1
Odd-numbered ports 1 through 5 are located
below even-numbered ports 0 through 4.
I
2
C connector
Ports 6 and 7 (top only)
BBU connector and hole for post
Slots for battery
holder
Ports: 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 6