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...Hot-swap feature for data availability • Windows® and Linux® operating system support 3ware's Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller delivers affordable hardware RAID for Workstations Driven by desktop PC volumes, ATA disk drives represent a tremendous value with higher ...Technology (SMART) information is running. Escalade 7000-2 Software Escalade 7000 software consists of drivers and disk management middleware and deliver the same software features as with onboard processor makes the difference. StorSwitch architecture incorporates RAID 0 and 1 functions in BIOS utility...
...Hot-swap feature for data availability • Windows® and Linux® operating system support 3ware's Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller delivers affordable hardware RAID for Workstations Driven by desktop PC volumes, ATA disk drives represent a tremendous value with higher ...Technology (SMART) information is running. Escalade 7000-2 Software Escalade 7000 software consists of drivers and disk management middleware and deliver the same software features as with onboard processor makes the difference. StorSwitch architecture incorporates RAID 0 and 1 functions in BIOS utility...
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...driver available through open source kernel 2.2.15 and later • For complete OS listing, go to: www.3ware.com/support Copyright © 2002 3ware, Inc. 7000 SERIES Escalade™ 7000-2 Escalade Features • StorSwitch™ point-to-point, non-blocking architecture • On-board processor provides true hardware based RAID...Multiple logical volumes and RAID levels can exist on one card • Up to four controllers in a single system • Hot-swap and hot-spare support for data availability • Dynamic sector repair for reliability Escalade 7000-2 Specifications • ...
...driver available through open source kernel 2.2.15 and later • For complete OS listing, go to: www.3ware.com/support Copyright © 2002 3ware, Inc. 7000 SERIES Escalade™ 7000-2 Escalade Features • StorSwitch™ point-to-point, non-blocking architecture • On-board processor provides true hardware based RAID...Multiple logical volumes and RAID levels can exist on one card • Up to four controllers in a single system • Hot-swap and hot-spare support for data availability • Dynamic sector repair for reliability Escalade 7000-2 Specifications • ...
User Guide
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... existing configuration ...55 Modifying a disk array ...55 Deleting a disk array ...55 How to maintain or verify a disk array ...56 Rebuilding a mirrored disk array ...57 Rebuilding a RAID 5 disk array ...59 Windows Installation ...67 Windows NT®4.0 Installation ...68 iv Install system drivers ...30 Step 4. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Step 3.
... existing configuration ...55 Modifying a disk array ...55 Deleting a disk array ...55 How to maintain or verify a disk array ...56 Rebuilding a mirrored disk array ...57 Rebuilding a RAID 5 disk array ...59 Windows Installation ...67 Windows NT®4.0 Installation ...68 iv Install system drivers ...30 Step 4. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Step 3.
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... ...75 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...75 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...76 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...76 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...77 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...80 Reboot the machine ...80 RAID array initialization ...81 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...81 Windows...
... ...75 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...75 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...76 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...76 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...77 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...80 Reboot the machine ...80 RAID array initialization ...81 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...81 Windows...
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... ...89 Install the 3ware driver ...89 Partition and format units on ATA RAID controller ...90 RAID array initialization ...91 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...91 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...92 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...92 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...94 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...98 Reboot the...
... ...89 Install the 3ware driver ...89 Partition and format units on ATA RAID controller ...90 RAID array initialization ...91 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...91 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...92 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...92 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...94 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...98 Reboot the...
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... initialization ...107 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...108 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...109 Updating the 3ware driver ...109 Installing/Upgrading the 3ware driver ...112 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...118 Reboot the machine ...118 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...119 Linux Installation ...121...
... initialization ...107 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...108 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...109 Updating the 3ware driver ...109 Installing/Upgrading the 3ware driver ...112 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...118 Reboot the machine ...118 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...119 Linux Installation ...121...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide RAID array initialization ...137 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...138 Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device ...139 Create disk arrays ...139 Install the 3ware driver ...139 Compiling the Driver (For experts only) ...142 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...142 3DM Disk Management Utility ...143...
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide RAID array initialization ...137 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...138 Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device ...139 Create disk arrays ...139 Install the 3ware driver ...139 Compiling the Driver (For experts only) ...142 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...142 3DM Disk Management Utility ...143...
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...RAID 0 Configuration Example ...21 RAID 1 Configuration Example ...22 RAID 10 Configuration Example ...23 RAID 5 Configuration Example ...24 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout 34 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial ATA Converter) 38 Parallel ATA Drive with Serial ATA Converter Installed ...42 3ware......72 Remove Current Driver ...77 Install Driver ...78 Install from Disk ...79 Install Driver ...80 Found New Hardware Wizard ...90 3ware ATA RAID Controller Properties Display ...93 Install Hardware Device Drivers ...94 Figure 7. ...
...RAID 0 Configuration Example ...21 RAID 1 Configuration Example ...22 RAID 10 Configuration Example ...23 RAID 5 Configuration Example ...24 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout 34 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial ATA Converter) 38 Parallel ATA Drive with Serial ATA Converter Installed ...42 3ware......72 Remove Current Driver ...77 Install Driver ...78 Install from Disk ...79 Install Driver ...80 Found New Hardware Wizard ...90 3ware ATA RAID Controller Properties Display ...93 Install Hardware Device Drivers ...94 Figure 7. ...
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.... Figure 51. Figure 62. Figure 33. Figure 47. Figure 53. Figure 61. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Figure 31. Figure 32. Figure 41. Figure 52. Figure 55. Select a Device Driver Display ...95 Install from Disk ...96 Upgrade Device Driver ...96 Final driver installation screen ...97 Installation Complete Notification ...98 Installation Complete Notification ...103 Found New...
.... Figure 51. Figure 62. Figure 33. Figure 47. Figure 53. Figure 61. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Figure 31. Figure 32. Figure 41. Figure 52. Figure 55. Select a Device Driver Display ...95 Install from Disk ...96 Upgrade Device Driver ...96 Final driver installation screen ...97 Installation Complete Notification ...98 Installation Complete Notification ...103 Found New...
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...Escalade 7000 Parallel ATA Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12) The information in Open Source.) • Performance. Low CPU Utilization • RAID Support. PC99, PnP, BBS Compliant • Windows Support. Redhat, SuSE. (Drivers... Management Utility or 3ware Command Line Interface • BIOS. Before you begin installing. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support RAID 5) • ...RAID data storage and management system. PCI 64 bit / 33 Mhz (7000-2 is not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your Escalade ATA RAID Controller.
...Escalade 7000 Parallel ATA Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12) The information in Open Source.) • Performance. Low CPU Utilization • RAID Support. PC99, PnP, BBS Compliant • Windows Support. Redhat, SuSE. (Drivers... Management Utility or 3ware Command Line Interface • BIOS. Before you begin installing. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support RAID 5) • ...RAID data storage and management system. PCI 64 bit / 33 Mhz (7000-2 is not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your Escalade ATA RAID Controller.
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... are also supported when using 3ware's Parallel to Serial (CBL-P-SATA) Converter. • Bus Type. Twinstor, Command Queuing, Elevator Seeking, R5Fusion • Field Upgrades. PC99, PnP, BBS Compliant • Windows Support. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide • Field Upgrades. Low CPU utilization • RAID Support. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity.
... are also supported when using 3ware's Parallel to Serial (CBL-P-SATA) Converter. • Bus Type. Twinstor, Command Queuing, Elevator Seeking, R5Fusion • Field Upgrades. PC99, PnP, BBS Compliant • Windows Support. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide • Field Upgrades. Low CPU utilization • RAID Support. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity.
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... disk mounting brackets are not included): Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller • Escalade Parallel ATA RAID Controller in an ESD-protective bag • ATA interface cables (one per port) • 3ware installation media with the following : 3DM, Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format) • 3ware Release Notes • 3ware Installation Guide www.3ware.com 15 Package Contents If your package...
... disk mounting brackets are not included): Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller • Escalade Parallel ATA RAID Controller in an ESD-protective bag • ATA interface cables (one per port) • 3ware installation media with the following : 3DM, Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format) • 3ware Release Notes • 3ware Installation Guide www.3ware.com 15 Package Contents If your package...
User Guide
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... and performance The Escalade 7000 and 8000 series of ATA RAID Controllers bring the entire storage system down. Some of the Escalade features and benefits include: • Non-blocking switch technology with RAID 5 parity • On-board processor minimizes host CPU overhead • SCSI device driver for O/S compatibility and easy installation • Browser-based 3ware Disk Manager (3DM...
... and performance The Escalade 7000 and 8000 series of ATA RAID Controllers bring the entire storage system down. Some of the Escalade features and benefits include: • Non-blocking switch technology with RAID 5 parity • On-board processor minimizes host CPU overhead • SCSI device driver for O/S compatibility and easy installation • Browser-based 3ware Disk Manager (3DM...
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Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide Install ATA RAID Controller Refer to Hardware Installation Create Arrays ALT-3 at Boot Refer to 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility RAID 5 Array Foreground Initialization Process (reboot to bypass) Install System Driver Refer to Windows Installation or Linux Installation RAID Array Background Initialization Process* (For RAID 1, 10, and 5) Install 3DM Refer to 3DM Disk Management Utility Installation Complete * This initialization process does not interfere with the installation of 3DM or the use of the array. www.3ware.com 29
Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide Install ATA RAID Controller Refer to Hardware Installation Create Arrays ALT-3 at Boot Refer to 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility RAID 5 Array Foreground Initialization Process (reboot to bypass) Install System Driver Refer to Windows Installation or Linux Installation RAID Array Background Initialization Process* (For RAID 1, 10, and 5) Install 3DM Refer to 3DM Disk Management Utility Installation Complete * This initialization process does not interfere with the installation of 3DM or the use of the array. www.3ware.com 29
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Step 1. Install system drivers The Escalade ATA RAID Controller drivers must be installed according to the type of the controller. Installations include: • Installing the ATA RAID Controller while installing the operating system. • Installing the ATA RAID Controller on systems that boot from a different device. • Replacing an existing ATA RAID Controller with a new version of installation and the...
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Step 1. Install system drivers The Escalade ATA RAID Controller drivers must be installed according to the type of the controller. Installations include: • Installing the ATA RAID Controller while installing the operating system. • Installing the ATA RAID Controller on systems that boot from a different device. • Replacing an existing ATA RAID Controller with a new version of installation and the...
User Guide
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...drive. 5 Select Rebuild. Click on Remove Drive. 3 Add another drive and click on Add Drive. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Auto rebuild on power failure During driver startup 3ware's auto rebuild feature sets a flag indicating that was a problem, the firmware degrades the secondary drive ...in the array and starts the background rebuild of the mirrored drive. During the next system power cycle the firmware queries the flag. For a RAID 5 ...
...drive. 5 Select Rebuild. Click on Remove Drive. 3 Add another drive and click on Add Drive. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Auto rebuild on power failure During driver startup 3ware's auto rebuild feature sets a flag indicating that was a problem, the firmware degrades the secondary drive ...in the array and starts the background rebuild of the mirrored drive. During the next system power cycle the firmware queries the flag. For a RAID 5 ...
User Guide
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... are installing the Escalade ATA RAID Controller on a drive connected to another device such as a disk attached to the motherboard as your system's Setup utility to set the boot order according to be configured to how you cannot install the driver or the operating system without having system administrator privileges. 68 www.3ware.com Note...
... are installing the Escalade ATA RAID Controller on a drive connected to another device such as a disk attached to the motherboard as your system's Setup utility to set the boot order according to be configured to how you cannot install the driver or the operating system without having system administrator privileges. 68 www.3ware.com Note...
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... for your boot drive been partitioned? With FDISK you need to be required to create a 3ware Windows Driver Installation Diskette from the files located on drives that have not been partitioned. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Installing the ATA RAID controller and Windows NT 4.0 Materials required: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 installation CD-ROM and diskettes •...
... for your boot drive been partitioned? With FDISK you need to be required to create a 3ware Windows Driver Installation Diskette from the files located on drives that have not been partitioned. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Installing the ATA RAID controller and Windows NT 4.0 Materials required: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 installation CD-ROM and diskettes •...
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... entry for installing Windows NT 4.0. Ensure the path to this driver is displayed, press F6 immediately. 2 You will see a Windows NT 4.0 Setup display. 3 Press S to specify that you will contain the 3ware ATA RAID Controller. If it does not include a 3ware entry, check your Escalade ATA RAID Controller that appears and press Enter again. Keep in mind that...
... entry for installing Windows NT 4.0. Ensure the path to this driver is displayed, press F6 immediately. 2 You will see a Windows NT 4.0 Setup display. 3 Press S to specify that you will contain the 3ware ATA RAID Controller. If it does not include a 3ware entry, check your Escalade ATA RAID Controller that appears and press Enter again. Keep in mind that...
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.... 5 Follow the instructions in the remaining steps: a Choose Programs from the files located on the 3ware CD-ROM. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device Materials required: • 3ware CD-ROM (You will be required to create a 3ware Windows Driver Installation Diskette from the Start menu. 74 www...
.... 5 Follow the instructions in the remaining steps: a Choose Programs from the files located on the 3ware CD-ROM. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device Materials required: • 3ware CD-ROM (You will be required to create a 3ware Windows Driver Installation Diskette from the Start menu. 74 www...