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Installation Guide 3ware® SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9000 Series PN 720-0117-01 March 2005
Installation Guide 3ware® SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9000 Series PN 720-0117-01 March 2005
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Table of Contents About this Guide v Conventions Used in This Guide v About the 3ware RAID Controller 1 Product Features 1 What's New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 4 Installation Overview 5 Installing the Hardware 7 Before You Begin 8 Installation Considerations 8 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 10 Safety Factors 10 Personal ...
Table of Contents About this Guide v Conventions Used in This Guide v About the 3ware RAID Controller 1 Product Features 1 What's New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 4 Installation Overview 5 Installing the Hardware 7 Before You Begin 8 Installation Considerations 8 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 10 Safety Factors 10 Personal ...
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... on a System that Boots from a Different Device . . . 56 Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to Windows . . . 63 Finishing Up 64 Driver Installation Under Linux 65 Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers 66 Be Sure to Use the Correct Drivers 66 Determining the Current Version of your...SuSE Linux Driver Diskette 80 Installing the 3ware Driver and SuSE Linux with YaST2 on a New Unit 81 Installing the 3ware Driver on a SuSE Linux System that Boots from a Different Device 81 Compiling a 3ware Driver for SuSE Linux 83 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... on a System that Boots from a Different Device . . . 56 Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to Windows . . . 63 Finishing Up 64 Driver Installation Under Linux 65 Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers 66 Be Sure to Use the Correct Drivers 66 Determining the Current Version of your...SuSE Linux Driver Diskette 80 Installing the 3ware Driver and SuSE Linux with YaST2 on a New Unit 81 Installing the 3ware Driver on a SuSE Linux System that Boots from a Different Device 81 Compiling a 3ware Driver for SuSE Linux 83 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... 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...
... 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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...Guide The following conventions are used interchangeably throughout this manual. Boldface is used for code and to the 3ware RAID controller, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Array and unit are used for buttons, fields, and settings that appear on the screen. ...complete information about managing and using arrays connected to indicate things you type. www.3ware.com v About this Guide This guide describes how to install the 3ware 9000 series RAID controller, configure arrays, and make the arrays available to be treated by the operating system...
...Guide The following conventions are used interchangeably throughout this manual. Boldface is used for code and to the 3ware RAID controller, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Array and unit are used for buttons, fields, and settings that appear on the screen. ...complete information about managing and using arrays connected to indicate things you type. www.3ware.com v About this Guide This guide describes how to install the 3ware 9000 series RAID controller, configure arrays, and make the arrays available to be treated by the operating system...
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About this Guide vi 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
About this Guide vi 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... backup provides added data protection in the event of a power outage. (Battery Backup Unit sold separately.) Support for RAID units greater than 2 terabytes with the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers About 3ware Driver Versions System Requirements Package Contents Product Features The 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA family includes 9500S-4LP, 9500S-8, 9500S-12, 9500S-8MI, and 9500S-12MI.
... backup provides added data protection in the event of a power outage. (Battery Backup Unit sold separately.) Support for RAID units greater than 2 terabytes with the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers About 3ware Driver Versions System Requirements Package Contents Product Features The 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA family includes 9500S-4LP, 9500S-8, 9500S-12, 9500S-8MI, and 9500S-12MI.
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... Improved write performance in a 64bit, 66MHz PCI or PCI-X slot for best performance. 2 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Note: For all 3ware 9000 series models, install the card in writes with PCI 2.2 or above standards. PCI ...and management via a Web browser. About the 3ware RAID Controller An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. What's New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers Enhancements and changes from the 7000/8000 Series controllers to the 9000-series controllers include the following criteria: PCI slots...
... Improved write performance in a 64bit, 66MHz PCI or PCI-X slot for best performance. 2 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Note: For all 3ware 9000 series models, install the card in writes with PCI 2.2 or above standards. PCI ...and management via a Web browser. About the 3ware RAID Controller An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. What's New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers Enhancements and changes from the 7000/8000 Series controllers to the 9000-series controllers include the following criteria: PCI slots...
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...serial ATA 150 (SATA I) or serial ATA 300 (SATA 2) Gb/s standards. System Requirements Drives Depending on the particular model, the 3ware RAID controller may be connected to up to, four, eight, or twelve SATA drives using the open source Linux driver FreeBSD Other ...Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling Adequate power supply for serial ATA controllers. Operating System 3ware RAID controllers may be of any capacity or physical form factor. Drives may not exceed 1M (39") for drives For a complete listing of...
...serial ATA 150 (SATA I) or serial ATA 300 (SATA 2) Gb/s standards. System Requirements Drives Depending on the particular model, the 3ware RAID controller may be connected to up to, four, eight, or twelve SATA drives using the open source Linux driver FreeBSD Other ...Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling Adequate power supply for serial ATA controllers. Operating System 3ware RAID controllers may be of any capacity or physical form factor. Drives may not exceed 1M (39") for drives For a complete listing of...
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... (one per port). (Cables are not included in 9500S-8MI and 9500S-12MI.) 3ware installation CD with the following: 3DM 2, drivers, Command Line Interface (CLI) and 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide (.pdf format) 3ware Release Notes 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide (this guide) 4 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... (one per port). (Cables are not included in 9500S-8MI and 9500S-12MI.) 3ware installation CD with the following: 3DM 2, drivers, Command Line Interface (CLI) and 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide (.pdf format) 3ware Release Notes 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide (this guide) 4 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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...For details see "Configuring Units" on page 87 6 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide a Start 3BM (the 3ware BIOS Manager). figuration. Refer to your changes and exit. Specify a hot spare (optional). Install the 3ware driver and make the units available to create a disk... 65 "Driver Installation Under FreeBSD" on page 27. For details, see one of RAID con- f Save your system BIOS guide for more details. Configure RAID units. e Confirm the array configuration. b Select the drives to be included and indicate that you...
...For details see "Configuring Units" on page 87 6 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide a Start 3BM (the 3ware BIOS Manager). figuration. Refer to your changes and exit. Specify a hot spare (optional). Install the 3ware driver and make the units available to create a disk... 65 "Driver Installation Under FreeBSD" on page 27. For details, see one of RAID con- f Save your system BIOS guide for more details. Configure RAID units. e Confirm the array configuration. b Select the drives to be included and indicate that you...
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... This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers. Note: If you will need. "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for installing a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. "Moving Units from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you...
... This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers. Note: If you will need. "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for installing a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. "Moving Units from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you...
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... consider during installation, and the tools and equipment you will be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to an open slot. Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on the number of drives you will need will depend on the...for the required cables. Installing the Hardware Before You Begin The next few pages describe some factors you may be connecting to the controller. While the 3ware RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI or PCI-X slot, not all slots give the best performance: Slots closest to the ...
... consider during installation, and the tools and equipment you will be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to an open slot. Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on the number of drives you will need will depend on the...for the required cables. Installing the Hardware Before You Begin The next few pages describe some factors you may be connecting to the controller. While the 3ware RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI or PCI-X slot, not all slots give the best performance: Slots closest to the ...
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... chassis and drive carrier compatibility list. Before You Begin Whether to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types 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. For more...
... chassis and drive carrier compatibility list. Before You Begin Whether to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types 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. For more...
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Before installing any of the hardware in this package or removing the protective covers of your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers. If your drives...Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller. 10 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide High voltages may be found inside computer equipment. Installing the Hardware What You Need: Tools and Equipment Tools ...
Before installing any of the hardware in this package or removing the protective covers of your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers. If your drives...Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller. 10 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide High voltages may be found inside computer equipment. Installing the Hardware What You Need: Tools and Equipment Tools ...
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... Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your system. www.3ware.com 11 Things to prevent you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on the 3ware RAID controller. Do not flex the board... ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system case.
... Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your system. www.3ware.com 11 Things to prevent you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on the 3ware RAID controller. Do not flex the board... ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system case.
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...the two versions, as shown in the respective figures. Figure 1. 12-Port 3ware 9500S-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller Figures 2 and 3 show pchip). 12 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide The more details, see page 13. I2C Serial ports are unused... the Pchip version (tw_cli c0 show 3ware Serial ATA RAID controllers with twelve ports. Although the controllers look very similar, the location of the 9500S-8 controller). Installing the Hardware Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Figure 1 shows a 3ware Serial ATA RAID controller with 8 ports (there are BBU-...
...the two versions, as shown in the respective figures. Figure 1. 12-Port 3ware 9500S-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller Figures 2 and 3 show pchip). 12 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide The more details, see page 13. I2C Serial ports are unused... the Pchip version (tw_cli c0 show 3ware Serial ATA RAID controllers with twelve ports. Although the controllers look very similar, the location of the 9500S-8 controller). Installing the Hardware Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Figure 1 shows a 3ware Serial ATA RAID controller with 8 ports (there are BBU-...
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Figure 2. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.5 (BBU-compatible) Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors As shown in Figures 1 through 5, LED connectors for individual drives are on ... 1 SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to be connected. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for the different controllers. I2C Serial ports are 3.3V for the half-size 4-port card. Pin 1 is the upper. Ports: 6 and 7 4 and 5 2 and 3 Serial number ...
Figure 2. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.5 (BBU-compatible) Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors As shown in Figures 1 through 5, LED connectors for individual drives are on ... 1 SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to be connected. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for the different controllers. I2C Serial ports are 3.3V for the half-size 4-port card. Pin 1 is the upper. Ports: 6 and 7 4 and 5 2 and 3 Serial number ...
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Installing the Hardware Warning: A common or shared LED ground on the bottom 14 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair Comment 9500S-4LP J3 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Orientation Horizontal Port number/All (all activity indicator) 9500S-8 J7 (Pchip v1.4) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is...
Installing the Hardware Warning: A common or shared LED ground on the bottom 14 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair Comment 9500S-4LP J3 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Orientation Horizontal Port number/All (all activity indicator) 9500S-8 J7 (Pchip v1.4) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is...