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.... By adhering to integrate and manage, the Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller sets the standard in hardware for RAID 1 drive replacement while the system is easy to a SCSI device driver model, 3ware insures compatibility with major operating systems.This means ... and Linux® operating system support 3ware's Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller delivers affordable hardware RAID for workstations. Escalade 7000-2 Firmware Escalade 7000-2 shares the same firmware OS as a browser interface. 3DM also provides email notification of drivers and disk management middleware and deliver the ...
.... By adhering to integrate and manage, the Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller sets the standard in hardware for RAID 1 drive replacement while the system is easy to a SCSI device driver model, 3ware insures compatibility with major operating systems.This means ... and Linux® operating system support 3ware's Escalade 7000-2 ATA RAID controller delivers affordable hardware RAID for workstations. Escalade 7000-2 Firmware Escalade 7000-2 shares the same firmware OS as a browser interface. 3DM also provides email notification of drivers and disk management middleware and deliver the ...
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...driver available through open source kernel 2.2.15 and later • For complete OS listing, go to: www.3ware.com/products/compatibility Service and Support • 3-year warranty on +5V, 0.25W max. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of 3ware, Inc. All rights reserved. 3ware is a registered trademark, and Escalade... 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/products/compatibility Service and Support • 3-year warranty on +5V, 0.25W max. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of 3ware, Inc. All rights reserved. 3ware is a registered trademark, and Escalade... 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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...3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Step 3. Install 3DM ...31 Hardware Installation ...33 To remove an existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...33 Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller ...34 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...34 Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the computer 35 Connect the drives to the interface cables ...36 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller...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. Install 3DM ...31 Hardware Installation ...33 To remove an existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...33 Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller ...34 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...34 Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the computer 35 Connect the drives to the interface cables ...36 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller...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.
User Guide
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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 52. Figure 37. Figure 44. Figure 55. Figure 61. Figure 40. Figure 48. Figure 59. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Figure 31. Figure 32. Figure 33. Figure 34. Figure 36. Figure 39. Figure 41. Figure 42. Figure... ...106 3ware ATA RAID Controller Properties Display . 110 Upgrade driver welcome screen ...111 Upgrade/Install device driver ...112 Select a Device Driver ...113 Install From Disk ...114 Select a Device Driver ...115 Start Device Driver Installation ...116 Digital Signature Not Found ...117 Final driver installation screen...
... Figure 51. Figure 52. Figure 37. Figure 44. Figure 55. Figure 61. Figure 40. Figure 48. Figure 59. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Figure 31. Figure 32. Figure 33. Figure 34. Figure 36. Figure 39. Figure 41. Figure 42. Figure... ...106 3ware ATA RAID Controller Properties Display . 110 Upgrade driver welcome screen ...111 Upgrade/Install device driver ...112 Select a Device Driver ...113 Install From Disk ...114 Select a Device Driver ...115 Start Device Driver Installation ...116 Digital Signature Not Found ...117 Final driver installation screen...
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..., step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring your RAID data storage and management system. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support RAID 5) • Drive Support. PCI 64 bit / 33 Mhz (7000-2 is not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Redhat, SuSE. (Drivers available in this manual also supports the following legacy products...
..., step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring your RAID data storage and management system. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support RAID 5) • Drive Support. PCI 64 bit / 33 Mhz (7000-2 is not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Redhat, SuSE. (Drivers available in this manual also supports the following legacy products...
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... Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 85008, 8500-12) • True Hardware RAID. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide • Field Upgrades. Low CPU utilization • RAID Support. Parallel UltraDMA 133 and UltraDMA 100 drives are also supported...
... Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 85008, 8500-12) • True Hardware RAID. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide • Field Upgrades. Low CPU utilization • RAID Support. Parallel UltraDMA 133 and UltraDMA 100 drives are also supported...
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... 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 parallel drives is the simpler, longer cable and increased airflow. If using the Escalade Serial ATA Controller with the following : 3DM, Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format...
... 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 parallel drives is the simpler, longer cable and increased airflow. If using the Escalade Serial ATA Controller with the following : 3DM, Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format...
User Guide
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... system administrator with password security for network management of 3ware storage arrays • SMTP support for O/S compatibility and easy installation • Browser-based 3ware Disk Manager (3DM) utility with local and remote ...driver for email/pager notification of events • Easy-to ensure that no command corruption has taken place over the entire data path, guaranteeing that drive unavailable and the rest of the storage system remains undisturbed. Introduction Introduction Unmatched reliability and performance The Escalade 7000 and 8000 series of ATA RAID Controllers...
... system administrator with password security for network management of 3ware storage arrays • SMTP support for O/S compatibility and easy installation • Browser-based 3ware Disk Manager (3DM) utility with local and remote ...driver for email/pager notification of events • Easy-to ensure that no command corruption has taken place over the entire data path, guaranteeing that drive unavailable and the rest of the storage system remains undisturbed. Introduction Introduction Unmatched reliability and performance The Escalade 7000 and 8000 series of ATA RAID Controllers...
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... Escalade ATA RAID Controller Install the two, four, eight, or twelve port Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the boot sequence, then press Alt-3 to activate the 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility at boot time. Step 2. Install system drivers The Escalade ATA RAID Controller drivers must be installed according to the Accelerated Graphics Port give the best performance. Operating systems supporting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller...
... Escalade ATA RAID Controller Install the two, four, eight, or twelve port Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the boot sequence, then press Alt-3 to activate the 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility at boot time. Step 2. Install system drivers The Escalade ATA RAID Controller drivers must be installed according to the Accelerated Graphics Port give the best performance. Operating systems supporting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller...
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... the following sections (note: use of the controller (page 76). Or, you cannot install the driver or the operating system without having system administrator privileges. 68 www.3ware.com Note: Windows NT 4.0 driver requires Service Pack 4 or later. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Windows NT®4.0 Installation The Escalade ATA RAID Controller may be required by some systems): Installing...
... the following sections (note: use of the controller (page 76). Or, you cannot install the driver or the operating system without having system administrator privileges. 68 www.3ware.com Note: Windows NT 4.0 driver requires Service Pack 4 or later. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Windows NT®4.0 Installation The Escalade ATA RAID Controller may be required by some systems): Installing...
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...MB) partition, then adjust the size during Windows NT 4.0 Setup. 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 • 3ware CD-ROM (You will be formatted or made active. Please refer ...2 Boot MS-DOS and use FDISK to create a partition on the 3ware CD-ROM. Has your disk partitioned and ready for directions.) Create disk arrays Refer to create a 3ware Windows Driver Installation Diskette from the files located on the boot drive. Boot the system...
...MB) partition, then adjust the size during Windows NT 4.0 Setup. 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 • 3ware CD-ROM (You will be formatted or made active. Please refer ...2 Boot MS-DOS and use FDISK to create a partition on the 3ware CD-ROM. Has your disk partitioned and ready for directions.) Create disk arrays Refer to create a 3ware Windows Driver Installation Diskette from the files located on the boot drive. Boot the system...
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... the diskette 1 You will be installing an additional mass storage device. To do this, type A:\winnt 3 After the driver is loaded from : at Id 0 on bus 0 on 3waregsm. Windows NT®4.0 Installation Continue with Windows NT 4.0 installation 1 When Setup is ...installation. Keep in mind that appears and press Enter again. If it does not include a 3ware entry, check your Escalade ATA RAID Controller that follows, select Other and press Enter. Otherwise, press Enter. www.3ware.com 71 On the display that resembles the following message appears "The list below shows existing ...
... the diskette 1 You will be installing an additional mass storage device. To do this, type A:\winnt 3 After the driver is loaded from : at Id 0 on bus 0 on 3waregsm. Windows NT®4.0 Installation Continue with Windows NT 4.0 installation 1 When Setup is ...installation. Keep in mind that appears and press Enter again. If it does not include a 3ware entry, check your Escalade ATA RAID Controller that follows, select Other and press Enter. Otherwise, press Enter. www.3ware.com 71 On the display that resembles the following message appears "The list below shows existing ...
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... not boot. 2 Log in the remaining steps: a Choose Programs from the Start menu. 74 www.3ware.com Install the 3ware driver 1 Log in as system administrator. Reboot the machine 1 Remove the driver diskette, then select Yes to continue. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device Materials required: •...
... not boot. 2 Log in the remaining steps: a Choose Programs from the Start menu. 74 www.3ware.com Install the 3ware driver 1 Log in as system administrator. Reboot the machine 1 Remove the driver diskette, then select Yes to continue. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device Materials required: •...
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... SCSI Adapters. 6 Click on the Drivers tab in SCSI Adapters. 7 Select the current driver in to your controller and will not boot with a new version of the controller Caution: Install the correct driver (Escalade 7000 ATA RAID Controller) for this and previous versions. Upgrade the 3ware driver 1 Backup any critical data prior to upgrading the 3ware driver. 2 Backup the appropriate 3DM alarm log...
... SCSI Adapters. 6 Click on the Drivers tab in SCSI Adapters. 7 Select the current driver in to your controller and will not boot with a new version of the controller Caution: Install the correct driver (Escalade 7000 ATA RAID Controller) for this and previous versions. Upgrade the 3ware driver 1 Backup any critical data prior to upgrading the 3ware driver. 2 Backup the appropriate 3DM alarm log...
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...must be separated by a comma: Would you will be asked to this question is "yes". 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide For Red Hat Linux: cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/3dm ./install.3dm For SuSE ... the help documentation: Please enter the location of the user you would like to install the Escalade driver and/or 3DM. Please enter the name of your mail server: (default is local host...) 6 The next question asks if you want sending email notification: (default is 3ware_admin) 148 www.3ware.com If you enable e-mail notification you like to receive an e-mail message when an event occurs....
...must be separated by a comma: Would you will be asked to this question is "yes". 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide For Red Hat Linux: cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/3dm ./install.3dm For SuSE ... the help documentation: Please enter the location of the user you would like to install the Escalade driver and/or 3DM. Please enter the name of your mail server: (default is local host...) 6 The next question asks if you want sending email notification: (default is 3ware_admin) 148 www.3ware.com If you enable e-mail notification you like to receive an e-mail message when an event occurs....