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..., 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are all registered trademarks of AMCC. Copyright ©2004-2005 AMCC. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are property of this document, nor does AMCC make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of AMCC, 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. All rights reserved...
..., 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are all registered trademarks of AMCC. Copyright ©2004-2005 AMCC. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are property of this document, nor does AMCC make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of AMCC, 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. All rights reserved...
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... iii Warranty, Technical Support, and Service . . . 112 Limited Warranty 112 Exclusions 113 State Law Provisions 113 Obtaining Warranty Protection 114 AMCC's Technical Support and Services for 3ware RAID Controllers . 114 Sales and Ordering Information 115 Feedback on a FreeBSD System that Boots from a Different Device 92 Compiling the Driver as a Loadable Module 94 Troubleshooting: Problems...
... iii Warranty, Technical Support, and Service . . . 112 Limited Warranty 112 Exclusions 113 State Law Provisions 113 Obtaining Warranty Protection 114 AMCC's Technical Support and Services for 3ware RAID Controllers . 114 Sales and Ordering Information 115 Feedback on a FreeBSD System that Boots from a Different Device 92 Compiling the Driver as a Loadable Module 94 Troubleshooting: Problems...
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... (EMS). AMCC's remote management software, 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM®2) simplifies storage configuration and management via a Web browser. Note: For all 3ware 9000 series models, install the card in writes with PCI 2.2 or above standards. PCI slot that meets the Plug and Play and PC99 specifications. System Requirements 3ware RAID controllers require the following...
... (EMS). AMCC's remote management software, 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM®2) simplifies storage configuration and management via a Web browser. Note: For all 3ware 9000 series models, install the card in writes with PCI 2.2 or above standards. PCI slot that meets the Plug and Play and PC99 specifications. System Requirements 3ware RAID controllers require the following...
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... drive. For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is compatible with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400 drive carrier, available through AMCC. If you are not already installed in the installation sections starting on page 12, and refer to Table 1, "LED...
... drive. For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is compatible with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400 drive carrier, available through AMCC. If you are not already installed in the installation sections starting on page 12, and refer to Table 1, "LED...
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... to your operating system. This array is an unconfigured disk attached to use Single 30 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide A JBOD is a combination of a drive failure. AMCC recommends that has been configured as a unit through 3ware software (3BM, 3DM 2, or CLI). Requires a minimum of six drives. Single Disk. Single drives...
... to your operating system. This array is an unconfigured disk attached to use Single 30 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide A JBOD is a combination of a drive failure. AMCC recommends that has been configured as a unit through 3ware software (3BM, 3DM 2, or CLI). Requires a minimum of six drives. Single Disk. Single drives...
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... drive and click the Yes button to specify that there are both 32-bit and 64-bit AMD drivers available for Windows. www.3ware.com 55 If Windows is already installed on another drive, turn to "Installing the Driver on a System that you need to install...you want to select it. Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on page 56. Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on a New Unit If you have an additional 3ware RAID controller. 3 Insert the 3ware driver diskette and press Enter. 4 When a box with AMCC 3ware Series ATA RAID Controller appears, press Enter to install Windows on...
... drive and click the Yes button to specify that there are both 32-bit and 64-bit AMD drivers available for Windows. www.3ware.com 55 If Windows is already installed on another drive, turn to "Installing the Driver on a System that you need to install...you want to select it. Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on page 56. Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on a New Unit If you have an additional 3ware RAID controller. 3 Insert the 3ware driver diskette and press Enter. 4 When a box with AMCC 3ware Series ATA RAID Controller appears, press Enter to install Windows on...
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...Xeon (EM64T) For SuSE, AMCC offers the following drivers: x86 32-bit, for Intel x86 and AMD Athlon amd 64-bit, for your system. Warning: Be sure to the user guide or installation procedure for the 7/8000-series controller. Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers refer only to ...load the wrong driver onto a system, however when you load the correct driver on your processor. For information about using the 7/8000 driver and controller, refer to use the correct driver for ...
...Xeon (EM64T) For SuSE, AMCC offers the following drivers: x86 32-bit, for Intel x86 and AMD Athlon amd 64-bit, for your system. Warning: Be sure to the user guide or installation procedure for the 7/8000-series controller. Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers refer only to ...load the wrong driver onto a system, however when you load the correct driver on your processor. For information about using the 7/8000 driver and controller, refer to use the correct driver for ...
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To obtain a replacement battery, contact AMCC. To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced by an incorrect type. For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (... is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. www...
To obtain a replacement battery, contact AMCC. To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced by an incorrect type. For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (... is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. www...
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European Community Conformity Statement The StorSwitch Controller Card Model StorSwitch 4D is committed to market. However, a product's software drivers are typically submitted for certification at www.3ware.com for current certification information. Since...AMCC is in conformity with FCC radio frequency emission limits, use shielded cables and connectors between all its products. Compliance and Conformity Statements Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for all parts of information technology equipment 110 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...
European Community Conformity Statement The StorSwitch Controller Card Model StorSwitch 4D is committed to market. However, a product's software drivers are typically submitted for certification at www.3ware.com for current certification information. Since...AMCC is in conformity with FCC radio frequency emission limits, use shielded cables and connectors between all its products. Compliance and Conformity Statements Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for all parts of information technology equipment 110 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...
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...defective media purchased with this product which proves defective by AMCC on an exchange basis and will be provided by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Software Warranty: AMCC will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent... to 30 days from the date of AMCC. AMCC, at no charge and at its option,...
...defective media purchased with this product which proves defective by AMCC on an exchange basis and will be provided by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Software Warranty: AMCC will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent... to 30 days from the date of AMCC. AMCC, at no charge and at its option,...
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... by returning the defective product to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitation of AMCC products. State Law Provisions This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply. Exclusions For detailed terms and conditions, please... see the Limited Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement at our website: http://www.3ware.com/support/rma_form.asp AMCC warranty service is not liable for particular purpose and merchantability. www...
... by returning the defective product to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitation of AMCC products. State Law Provisions This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply. Exclusions For detailed terms and conditions, please... see the Limited Hardware Warranty and Software License Agreement at our website: http://www.3ware.com/support/rma_form.asp AMCC warranty service is not liable for particular purpose and merchantability. www...
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... Support. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Obtaining Warranty Protection To obtain warranty service during the warranty period call AMCC toll free at http://www.3ware.com. 114 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide As soon as you have identified a problem with authorization in approximately two business days after receipt of the advanced...
... Support. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Obtaining Warranty Protection To obtain warranty service during the warranty period call AMCC toll free at http://www.3ware.com. 114 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide As soon as you have identified a problem with authorization in approximately two business days after receipt of the advanced...
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... switches simultaneously. Sales and Ordering Information For sales information, send an electronic mail message to 3wareSupport@amcc.com. Feedback on this manual Your feedback is accessible at http://www.3ware.com/support and use our convenient e-mail form. If anything in the guide seems unclear please ...let us know by sending e-mail to 3wareSales@amcc.com. AMCC also offers toll-free (800) 945-7273 and (408) ...
... switches simultaneously. Sales and Ordering Information For sales information, send an electronic mail message to 3wareSupport@amcc.com. Feedback on this manual Your feedback is accessible at http://www.3ware.com/support and use our convenient e-mail form. If anything in the guide seems unclear please ...let us know by sending e-mail to 3wareSales@amcc.com. AMCC also offers toll-free (800) 945-7273 and (408) ...
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Copyright ©2004-2005 AMCC. The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of AMCC, 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Disclaimer AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a...update the information contained herein. No part of this document, nor does AMCC make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of AMCC. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are all registered trademarks of their respective owners. All ...
Copyright ©2004-2005 AMCC. The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of AMCC, 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Disclaimer AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a...update the information contained herein. No part of this document, nor does AMCC make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of AMCC. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are all registered trademarks of their respective owners. All ...
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Limited Warranty 187 Exclusions 187 State Law Provisions 188 Obtaining Warranty Protection 188 AMCC Technical Support and Services 189 Sales and ordering information 189 Feedback on this manual 189 Index 191 iv 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
Limited Warranty 187 Exclusions 187 State Law Provisions 188 Obtaining Warranty Protection 188 AMCC Technical Support and Services 189 Sales and ordering information 189 Feedback on this manual 189 Index 191 iv 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
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... "Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels" on page 8 "Determining What RAID Level to Use" on page 12 Product Features The 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA family includes 9500S-4LP, 9500S-8, 9500S-12, 9500S-8MI, 9500S-12MI. Features of the 3ware 9000 series controllers include: Advanced RAID features for ...) Support for RAID units greater than 2 terabytes with 64-bit LBA support. An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. Anticipated upgrades include Enclosure Management Services (EMS). AMCC's remote management software, 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM...
... "Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels" on page 8 "Determining What RAID Level to Use" on page 12 Product Features The 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA family includes 9500S-4LP, 9500S-8, 9500S-12, 9500S-8MI, 9500S-12MI. Features of the 3ware 9000 series controllers include: Advanced RAID features for ...) Support for RAID units greater than 2 terabytes with 64-bit LBA support. An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. Anticipated upgrades include Enclosure Management Services (EMS). AMCC's remote management software, 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM...
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.... Single drives are not fault tolerant and therefore not recommended for JBOD, to form the 12-drive RAID 50 array. AMCC recommends that the RAID 5 arrays used have a grouping of 3 means that you can have 3 disks each; A grouping of 3, 4, or 6 drives. The two ... loss. Figure 4. Requires a minimum of four drives are mirrored as a unit through 3ware software. (3BM, 3DM 2, or CLI). For example, on the four, eight, and twelve port 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controllers. Understanding RAID When drives are configured as a striped mirrored array, the disks are seen by leveraging ...
.... Single drives are not fault tolerant and therefore not recommended for JBOD, to form the 12-drive RAID 50 array. AMCC recommends that the RAID 5 arrays used have a grouping of 3 means that you can have 3 disks each; A grouping of 3, 4, or 6 drives. The two ... loss. Figure 4. Requires a minimum of four drives are mirrored as a unit through 3ware software. (3BM, 3DM 2, or CLI). For example, on the four, eight, and twelve port 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controllers. Understanding RAID When drives are configured as a striped mirrored array, the disks are seen by leveraging ...
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... bar. This field appears only for www.3ware.com 47 The number of Ports. This feature is important when contacting AMCC for 9000-series controllers. # of total ports on the controller. The serial number of the controller. The driver version being used to the controller. The BIOS version on the controller, regardless of whether each currently has...
... bar. This field appears only for www.3ware.com 47 The number of Ports. This feature is important when contacting AMCC for 9000-series controllers. # of total ports on the controller. The serial number of the controller. The driver version being used to the controller. The BIOS version on the controller, regardless of whether each currently has...
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... to the unit by the firmware. Type. You can name your controller. It will help AMCC identify the problem you click an ID number on the menu bar and provides summary information about each of the RAID levels, see details about each unit. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) support with your unit in the Unit...
... to the unit by the firmware. Type. You can name your controller. It will help AMCC identify the problem you click an ID number on the menu bar and provides summary information about each of the RAID levels, see details about each unit. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) support with your unit in the Unit...
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...In the case of a battery health test or capacity test indicate that the battery backup unit can protect for up to backup the 3ware RAID controller. The BBU measures and evaluates the battery pack temperature continuously. This field is set to "Fault" and the battery will be disconnected...the BBU is disabled automatically on page 157. When the BBU is below the warning threshold (48 hours). Failed Battery. Please contact AMCC Technical Support. Weak Battery. Under optimal conditions, a battery can protect the data in this field. If the voltage falls outside ...
...In the case of a battery health test or capacity test indicate that the battery backup unit can protect for up to backup the 3ware RAID controller. The BBU measures and evaluates the battery pack temperature continuously. This field is set to "Fault" and the battery will be disconnected...the BBU is disabled automatically on page 157. When the BBU is below the warning threshold (48 hours). Failed Battery. Please contact AMCC Technical Support. Weak Battery. Under optimal conditions, a battery can protect the data in this field. If the voltage falls outside ...