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Installation Guide EscaladeTM ATA RAID Controller Supports the 7000 and 8000 series PN 720-0038-04, Revision A April 29, 2003
Installation Guide EscaladeTM ATA RAID Controller Supports the 7000 and 8000 series PN 720-0038-04, Revision A April 29, 2003
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Trademarks 3ware, the 3ware logo, Palisade, Escalade, StorSwitch, TwinStor, R5 Fusion and 3DM are property of 3ware, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of 3ware, Inc., 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Disclaimer 3ware, Inc. All other trademarks herein are all registered trademarks of their respective ...this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document, nor does 3ware, Inc. Copyright ©2003 3ware, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in any form by any commitment to update the information contained ...
Trademarks 3ware, the 3ware logo, Palisade, Escalade, StorSwitch, TwinStor, R5 Fusion and 3DM are property of 3ware, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of 3ware, Inc., 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Disclaimer 3ware, Inc. All other trademarks herein are all registered trademarks of their respective ...this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document, nor does 3ware, Inc. Copyright ©2003 3ware, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in any form by any commitment to update the information contained ...
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...7500-8, 7500-12 7 Escalade 8000 Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 8500-8, 8500-12 8 Package Contents 9 Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller 9 Escalade 8000 series Serial ATA RAID Controller 9 CBL...RAID Controller 14 Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the computer . 15 Connect the drives to the interface cables 16 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the drives to the interface cables 20 Check your installation and close the case 22 Check motherboard boot sequence 22 3ware...
...7500-8, 7500-12 7 Escalade 8000 Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 8500-8, 8500-12 8 Package Contents 9 Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller 9 Escalade 8000 series Serial ATA RAID Controller 9 CBL...RAID Controller 14 Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the computer . 15 Connect the drives to the interface cables 16 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the drives to the interface cables 20 Check your installation and close the case 22 Check motherboard boot sequence 22 3ware...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration 26 Displaying advance details 28 Creating a disk array 28 Determining your configuration 30 Specifying a Hot Spare 34 Changing an existing configuration 35 Modifying a disk array 35 Deleting a disk array 35 How to maintain or verify a disk array 36 Rebuilding a mirrored disk array 37 Rebuilding a RAID... Limited Warranty 53 Exclusions 53 State Law Provisions 54 Obtaining Warranty Protection 54 3ware Technical Support and Services 54 Sales and ordering information 55 Feedback on this manual 55 iv
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration 26 Displaying advance details 28 Creating a disk array 28 Determining your configuration 30 Specifying a Hot Spare 34 Changing an existing configuration 35 Modifying a disk array 35 Deleting a disk array 35 How to maintain or verify a disk array 36 Rebuilding a mirrored disk array 37 Rebuilding a RAID... Limited Warranty 53 Exclusions 53 State Law Provisions 54 Obtaining Warranty Protection 54 3ware Technical Support and Services 54 Sales and ordering information 55 Feedback on this manual 55 iv
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.... Select Available Drive to Serial ATA Converter) 18 Figure 3. Create Disk Array Display, RAID 0 Example . . . . . 30 Figure 9. List of Figures Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout 14 Figure 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with Serial ATA Converter Installed 22 Figure 4. 3ware BIOS Tool 25 Figure 5. Disk Array Advance Details Screen 28 Figure 7. Create Disk Array...
.... Select Available Drive to Serial ATA Converter) 18 Figure 3. Create Disk Array Display, RAID 0 Example . . . . . 30 Figure 9. List of Figures Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout 14 Figure 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with Serial ATA Converter Installed 22 Figure 4. 3ware BIOS Tool 25 Figure 5. Disk Array Advance Details Screen 28 Figure 7. Create Disk Array...
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... not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your RAID data storage and management system. Features Escalade 7000 Parallel ATA Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12) The information in Open Source.) • Performance. mand Line Interface • BIOS. To ensure your personal safety and protect your Escalade ATA RAID Controller. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000...
... not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your RAID data storage and management system. Features Escalade 7000 Parallel ATA Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12) The information in Open Source.) • Performance. mand Line Interface • BIOS. To ensure your personal safety and protect your Escalade ATA RAID Controller. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000...
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..., Hardware Health Monitoring, Scheduled Verify Escalade 8000 Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 85008, 8500-12) • True Hardware RAID. Parallel UltraDMA 133 and UltraDMA 100 drives 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...
..., Hardware Health Monitoring, Scheduled Verify Escalade 8000 Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 85008, 8500-12) • True Hardware RAID. Parallel UltraDMA 133 and UltraDMA 100 drives 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...
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... (one full size PCI slot. . System Requirements The Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires a workstation-class or server-class CPU whose bus complies with 5V as well as 3.3V. The 12-port 7000 board requires one per port) • Jumper(s) for converter (if not already installed) • 3ware Installation Guide Tools Required • An ESD grounding...
... (one full size PCI slot. . System Requirements The Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires a workstation-class or server-class CPU whose bus complies with 5V as well as 3.3V. The 12-port 7000 board requires one per port) • Jumper(s) for converter (if not already installed) • 3ware Installation Guide Tools Required • An ESD grounding...
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...inserting them upside-down. • Interface cables are fragile and must be crimped or pinched. Mechanical Concerns Be careful when installing the EscaladeATA RAID Controller into your system. • Be sure the board is aligned with its two ends. • Don't touch any pins. Excessive ... before installing. The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from fans or heat sinks in the system case. 12 www.3ware.com 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide • Handle the ATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on theATA...
...inserting them upside-down. • Interface cables are fragile and must be crimped or pinched. Mechanical Concerns Be careful when installing the EscaladeATA RAID Controller into your system. • Be sure the board is aligned with its two ends. • Don't touch any pins. Excessive ... before installing. The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from fans or heat sinks in the system case. 12 www.3ware.com 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide • Handle the ATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on theATA...
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...the screw for installing the new controller. 5 Gently remove the ATA RAID Controller from the PCI slot. 6 Remove the cables from the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller installed in the metal bracket at the end of a disk array. To remove an existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 If the computer is running...disks are part of the old ATA RAID Controller. Failing to do so may result in personal injury or damage to -plug replacement is recommended that completely describes personal and system precautions. This disk should be reconnected to slot 0 on the controller. www.3ware.com 13
...the screw for installing the new controller. 5 Gently remove the ATA RAID Controller from the PCI slot. 6 Remove the cables from the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller installed in the metal bracket at the end of a disk array. To remove an existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 If the computer is running...disks are part of the old ATA RAID Controller. Failing to do so may result in personal injury or damage to -plug replacement is recommended that completely describes personal and system precautions. This disk should be reconnected to slot 0 on the controller. www.3ware.com 13
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... computer is toward the top edge of each interface cable should have color coded ends. Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the same manner. tions. 3 Find the PCI slot you are ground Plug cable to either...Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to the manufacturer's instruc- Hint: Cable routing may be connected to the hard drive. 2 One edge of the controller. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller...
... computer is toward the top edge of each interface cable should have color coded ends. Install the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the same manner. tions. 3 Find the PCI slot you are ground Plug cable to either...Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to the manufacturer's instruc- Hint: Cable routing may be connected to the hard drive. 2 One edge of the controller. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller...
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... card should be removed if needed to the 4-pin power plug. With the higher speeds of theATA RAID Controller directly above the slot until it into place. www.3ware.com 17 Connect the drives to the interface cables 1 Be sure to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP...connecting your drives, check your drives are connected to information provided with your installation and close the case". 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI slot, not all pins make proper contact with the PCI slot pins when ...
... card should be removed if needed to the 4-pin power plug. With the higher speeds of theATA RAID Controller directly above the slot until it into place. www.3ware.com 17 Connect the drives to the interface cables 1 Be sure to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP...connecting your drives, check your drives are connected to information provided with your installation and close the case". 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI slot, not all pins make proper contact with the PCI slot pins when ...
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... 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial ATA Converter) Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to secure the serial ATA RAID Controller after ...install the ATA RAID Controller next to use for the slot. Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any pins. 3 Install the other connectors in the slot. The www.3ware.com 19 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller JP2 LED drive ...
... 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial ATA Converter) Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to secure the serial ATA RAID Controller after ...install the ATA RAID Controller next to use for the slot. Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any pins. 3 Install the other connectors in the slot. The www.3ware.com 19 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller JP2 LED drive ...
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.... Be sure that the drives are not already installed in the computer chassis, install them . 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Escalade ATA RAID Controller is fully seated. 7 Check that the ATA RAID Controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was... used to secure the filler bracket in step 4. To operate properly, the Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires that the contacts will mate with converter kit (CBL-P-SATA) Note: UltraATA-66 and UltraATA-33 drives are not supported....
.... Be sure that the drives are not already installed in the computer chassis, install them . 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Escalade ATA RAID Controller is fully seated. 7 Check that the ATA RAID Controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was... used to secure the filler bracket in step 4. To operate properly, the Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires that the contacts will mate with converter kit (CBL-P-SATA) Note: UltraATA-66 and UltraATA-33 drives are not supported....
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...any other disks installed on the motherboard, theATA RAID Controller precedes them in the case or block the flow of the drives are connected to Serial Converter) Figure 3. If you have other components in boot order. 22 www.3ware.com Check motherboard boot sequence Using your computer's...close the case 1 After all of cooling air. 2 Close the case and reconnect the power cables. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to the ATA RAID Controller and it is installed in its slot, verify that the cables do not interfere with Serial ATA Converter ...
...any other disks installed on the motherboard, theATA RAID Controller precedes them in the case or block the flow of the drives are connected to Serial Converter) Figure 3. If you have other components in boot order. 22 www.3ware.com Check motherboard boot sequence Using your computer's...close the case 1 After all of cooling air. 2 Close the case and reconnect the power cables. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to the ATA RAID Controller and it is installed in its slot, verify that the cables do not interfere with Serial ATA Converter ...
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...key on the PCI bus. JBOD drives become available to the operating system as a Hot Spare through the 3DM configure page. The ATA RAID Controller shares one IRQ on the selected drive. There are "setting aside" drive(s) as a spare. You may designate a drive as a Hot...not be substituted for adding a drive as a hot spare. These two methods are attached to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility The 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility allows you to create disk arrays by using 3DM, with a pre-assigned spare...
...key on the PCI bus. JBOD drives become available to the operating system as a Hot Spare through the 3DM configure page. The ATA RAID Controller shares one IRQ on the selected drive. There are "setting aside" drive(s) as a spare. You may designate a drive as a Hot...not be substituted for adding a drive as a hot spare. These two methods are attached to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility The 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility allows you to create disk arrays by using 3DM, with a pre-assigned spare...
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.... This is in effect from this page, you will be asked to confirm your changes hit Esc. Exiting the 3ware BIOS tool To save your system. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide volumes, and, consequently, they cannot be designated as a spare from the 3DM configure page, you must...booting process will not be removed and click Remove Drive. If you see a screen similar to Figure 4. 24 www.3ware.com 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Figure 4. 3ware BIOS Tool Press Alt-3 immediately to an Available Port To add a new spare, follow the same steps except you do...
.... This is in effect from this page, you will be asked to confirm your changes hit Esc. Exiting the 3ware BIOS tool To save your system. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide volumes, and, consequently, they cannot be designated as a spare from the 3DM configure page, you must...booting process will not be removed and click Remove Drive. If you see a screen similar to Figure 4. 24 www.3ware.com 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Figure 4. 3ware BIOS Tool Press Alt-3 immediately to an Available Port To add a new spare, follow the same steps except you do...
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... of drives that theATA RAID Controller supports. • Multiple arrays of supported RAID levels can be specified as abandon your changes. Toggle Hot Spare verbiage is black when the cursor is over , pressing F6 will return your starting values. The 3ware Disk Array Configuration main ... utility as well as a hot spare and gray when hot spare cannot be created based on those disks. www.3ware.com 27 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Caution: Configuring a disk array writes format-type data onto its member disks and overwrites ...
... of drives that theATA RAID Controller supports. • Multiple arrays of supported RAID levels can be specified as abandon your changes. Toggle Hot Spare verbiage is black when the cursor is over , pressing F6 will return your starting values. The 3ware Disk Array Configuration main ... utility as well as a hot spare and gray when hot spare cannot be created based on those disks. www.3ware.com 27 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Caution: Configuring a disk array writes format-type data onto its member disks and overwrites ...
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... appropriate button: Alt-C for "Create Array" Alt-D for "Delete Array" Alt-M for "Maintain Array" Alt-R for a Mirrored Array www.3ware.com 29 You may include from the Available Drives section. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Displaying advance details Selecting Shift-F5 will show the software versions (BIOS, Firmware, monitor) and slot # of an...
... appropriate button: Alt-C for "Create Array" Alt-D for "Delete Array" Alt-M for "Maintain Array" Alt-R for a Mirrored Array www.3ware.com 29 You may include from the Available Drives section. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Displaying advance details Selecting Shift-F5 will show the software versions (BIOS, Firmware, monitor) and slot # of an...
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... (see Figure 8 and Figure 9 for the array. Create Disk Array Display, RAID 5 Example Select RAID configuration The Escalade ATA RAID Controller gives you a choice of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 drives. • RAID 5: combines parity data and striping, providing fault tolerance, high capacity and high storage... across all the drives for examples). Create a disk array from these drives: Port 1 - RAID 10 arrays require a minimum of four drives. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Hint: The capacity of each drive is defined as follows...
... (see Figure 8 and Figure 9 for the array. Create Disk Array Display, RAID 5 Example Select RAID configuration The Escalade ATA RAID Controller gives you a choice of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 drives. • RAID 5: combines parity data and striping, providing fault tolerance, high capacity and high storage... across all the drives for examples). Create a disk array from these drives: Port 1 - RAID 10 arrays require a minimum of four drives. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Hint: The capacity of each drive is defined as follows...