Avago Technologies 3ware 9650SE-12ML (Channel) - Manual (Page 152)

Configuring Units
140 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
2 Update the driver for the 9650SE or 9690SA RAID controller.
If you are using Linux, you will also need to update the initial RAM disk
with the
mkinitrd command.
3 Power down the computer.
4 Remove the original controller.
5 If you are working with a Linux system, install the 9650SE or 9690SA
controller.
6 Attach the drives that were on the original controller to the 9650SE or
9690SA controller.
7 Power up the computer and verify that the upgrade is complete. (The
existing units should be available for use.)
8 Remove old 3DM and CLI files and install new versions.
To move a secondary storage unit from an earlier 9000 series
controller to a 9650SE or 9690SA controller
1 Power down the computer.
2 Remove the 9500S, 9550SX or 9550SXU controller.
3 Install the 9650SE or 9690SA controller in the computer.
4 Attach the drives that were on the original controller to the 9650SE or
9690SA.
5 Boot to the operating system.
6 Update the driver for the 9650SE or 9690SA.
If you are using Linux, you may also need to update the initial RAM disk
with the
mkinitrd command.
7 Reboot if you are prompted to do so by the operating system.
Some operating systems (for example, Windows 2003) will allow the
unit(s) attached to the controller to be used at this point without an
additional reboot.
8 Remove old 3DM and CLI files and install new versions.