Step 3. connect the cables to the drives – Avago Technologies 3ware 9650SE-12ML User Manual
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Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller
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3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
Step 3. Connect the Cables to the
Drives
Note:
The steps on this page apply if you are connecting your
controller to individual drives. If you are connecting to Multi-lane
drive backplanes, follow the steps on the next page.
1
If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassis
or hot swap carriers, install them now.
2
For each drive, select the end of a SATA cable and plug it into
the drive or drive carrier.
One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed to ensure
proper installation.
Figure 14. SATA Cable Connecting to Drive
3
Be sure that the power supply is connected to either the
backplane or the individual drives, either by cable or through
the drive carrier.
4
(Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. For
details, turn to “Step 4. Connecting Drive Activity LED
Indicators (Optional)” on page 21.
5
Turn to “Step 5. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation”
on page 28.