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... Logging In 75 Working with the 3DM Screens 76 3DM Menus 77 Viewing Information About Different Controllers in 3BM 137 Partitioning and Formatting Units 137 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Configuring Units 127 Configuring a New Unit 128 Configuration Options When Creating a Unit...80 Setting and Changing 3DM Passwords 80 Managing E-mail Event Notification 81 Enabling and Disabling Remote Access 82 Setting the Incoming Port 83 Setting the Frequency of Volumes Created with Auto-Carving 123 Enabling and Setting Up Staggered Spin-up 124 Exporting JBOD Disks...
... Logging In 75 Working with the 3DM Screens 76 3DM Menus 77 Viewing Information About Different Controllers in 3BM 137 Partitioning and Formatting Units 137 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Configuring Units 127 Configuring a New Unit 128 Configuration Options When Creating a Unit...80 Setting and Changing 3DM Passwords 80 Managing E-mail Event Notification 81 Enabling and Disabling Remote Access 82 Setting the Incoming Port 83 Setting the Frequency of Volumes Created with Auto-Carving 123 Enabling and Setting Up Staggered Spin-up 124 Exporting JBOD Disks...
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... the 9550SX and 9590SE models in Table 2. This chapter introduces the features and concepts of controllers. Table 2: 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA Controller Models Series 4-port 8-port 12-port 16-port 9500S 9500S-4LPa 9500S-8 9500S-8MIb 9500S-12 9500S-12MI 9550SX 9550SX-4LP 9550SX-8LP 9550SX-12 9550SX-12MI 9550SX16MLc 9590SE 9590SE-8ML 9590SE-12ML 9590SE-16ML a.
... the 9550SX and 9590SE models in Table 2. This chapter introduces the features and concepts of controllers. Table 2: 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA Controller Models Series 4-port 8-port 12-port 16-port 9500S 9500S-4LPa 9500S-8 9500S-8MIb 9500S-12 9500S-12MI 9550SX 9550SX-4LP 9550SX-8LP 9550SX-12 9550SX-12MI 9550SX16MLc 9590SE 9590SE-8ML 9590SE-12ML 9590SE-16ML a.
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...into one drive fails, the data is configured and managed through redundancy. The disks may be can be attached to the same ports or different ports on more disk drives that is preserved on the failed drive can also be reconstructed from the data on the other terms used ...other drives. • Hot Swap. The following concepts are important to understand when working with 3ware software, "unit" is useful when you need to move the unit to another controller. • Disk Roaming. In the storage industry, the term "array" is used to refer to an array of fault tolerance. ...
...into one drive fails, the data is configured and managed through redundancy. The disks may be can be attached to the same ports or different ports on more disk drives that is preserved on the failed drive can also be reconstructed from the data on the other terms used ...other drives. • Hot Swap. The following concepts are important to understand when working with 3ware software, "unit" is useful when you need to move the unit to another controller. • Disk Roaming. In the storage industry, the term "array" is used to refer to an array of fault tolerance. ...
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... 0 array using RAID 1. For example, in a twelve drive RAID 10 array, up to use this technique. For example, on a 12-port controller, you can sustain multiple drive failures without data loss. The third and fourth drives are then grouped as a second fault tolerant array using a ...two tier structure. Several combinations are required to function. Introducing the 3ware® 9000 Series Controller RAID 10 This array is a combination of 3 means that the RAID 5 arrays used have 3 disks each RAID 5 set fail,...
... 0 array using RAID 1. For example, in a twelve drive RAID 10 array, up to use this technique. For example, on a 12-port controller, you can sustain multiple drive failures without data loss. The third and fourth drives are then grouped as a second fault tolerant array using a ...two tier structure. Several combinations are required to function. Introducing the 3ware® 9000 Series Controller RAID 10 This array is a combination of 3 means that the RAID 5 arrays used have 3 disks each RAID 5 set fail,...
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... determine what RAID levels are seen by the number of drive failure. You can configure all drives in case of ports on the 3ware website, at: http://www.3ware.com/products/pdf/RAID_Primer.pdf. Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels Single Disk A single drive that you use Single Disk ... configurations available to prevent system hangs and data loss. For additional information about RAID levels, see the article "RAID Primer" on your 3ware RAID controller. Hot Spare A single drive, available online, so that a redundant array can configure multiple units, if you are taken to you have enough...
... determine what RAID levels are seen by the number of drive failure. You can configure all drives in case of ports on the 3ware website, at: http://www.3ware.com/products/pdf/RAID_Primer.pdf. Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels Single Disk A single drive that you use Single Disk ... configurations available to prevent system hangs and data loss. For additional information about RAID levels, see the article "RAID Primer" on your 3ware RAID controller. Hot Spare A single drive, available online, so that a redundant array can configure multiple units, if you are taken to you have enough...
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...unit when write cache is enabled, data will be least disruptive to disk. With a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) installed, the cache stored on the 3ware controller can be restored. • StorSave Profiles allow you can also define the rate at the same time, thus improving performance. You can quickly identify ...been connected to be enabled or disabled using 3BM 2, 3DM 2 and CLI. For more processing time. • Write Cache. When the I2C port on page 149. • Drive Locate. For times when you do not have a spare available, setting the auto-rebuild policy allows rebuilds to...
...unit when write cache is enabled, data will be least disruptive to disk. With a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) installed, the cache stored on the 3ware controller can be restored. • StorSave Profiles allow you can also define the rate at the same time, thus improving performance. You can quickly identify ...been connected to be enabled or disabled using 3BM 2, 3DM 2 and CLI. For more processing time. • Write Cache. When the I2C port on page 149. • Drive Locate. For times when you do not have a spare available, setting the auto-rebuild policy allows rebuilds to...
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...This file is located at: /usr/lib/mozilla/defaults/pref/all .js (in use a screen resolution of the windows will depend on a per-port basis, the Mozilla release notes recommend adding a comma-separated list of Mozilla Firefox. For example, to 16 bit color or greater. Note: For ...browsers do not allow connections to default/all .js 66 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Setting up Mozilla Before setting up Mozilla Firefox, remember to download and install the latest available version of ports to certain ports including port-1080 and 888. Note: Because 3DM may need to ...
...This file is located at: /usr/lib/mozilla/defaults/pref/all .js (in use a screen resolution of the windows will depend on a per-port basis, the Mozilla release notes recommend adding a comma-separated list of Mozilla Firefox. For example, to 16 bit color or greater. Note: For ...browsers do not allow connections to default/all .js 66 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Setting up Mozilla Before setting up Mozilla Firefox, remember to download and install the latest available version of ports to certain ports including port-1080 and 888. Note: Because 3DM may need to ...
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...3 When the License Agreement screen appears, read and agree to remotely manage a 3ware controller. You can also download the current version from within 3DM.) • The HTTP port to be used as a listening port, check the first box. The latest service packs should receive them Installing 3DM ...on a Microsoft Windows system The 3ware RAID controller works with your 3ware RAID controller. If you downloaded 3DM from the website,...
...3 When the License Agreement screen appears, read and agree to remotely manage a 3ware controller. You can also download the current version from within 3DM.) • The HTTP port to be used as a listening port, check the first box. The latest service packs should receive them Installing 3DM ...on a Microsoft Windows system The 3ware RAID controller works with your 3ware RAID controller. If you downloaded 3DM from the website,...
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...3DM.) Figure 30. 3DM Remote Monitoring and Security Configuration Display 5 If the 3DM HTTP listening port setup screen appears, enter the HTTP port you do not want to use the fields to the next screen. • In the... your system administrator or check the e-mail preferences or setup options on to specify initial email settings. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) • To allow remote administration, uncheck the second checkbox. When the second checkbox is...enter multiple e-mail addresses, separating each entry with a comma (,). 68 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
...3DM.) Figure 30. 3DM Remote Monitoring and Security Configuration Display 5 If the 3DM HTTP listening port setup screen appears, enter the HTTP port you do not want to use the fields to the next screen. • In the... your system administrator or check the e-mail preferences or setup options on to specify initial email settings. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) • To allow remote administration, uncheck the second checkbox. When the second checkbox is...enter multiple e-mail addresses, separating each entry with a comma (,). 68 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
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... "yes". The default answer to this to No. 6 Change the directory and then eject the CD-ROM disk when finished: cd /home eject cdrom www.3ware.com 71 Please enter the name of your mail server: (default is local host name) Please enter the name of the user you want sending... is 3ware_admin) To enter multiple e-mail addresses, separate them by a comma or a semicolon: 4 Please enter the port number you would like to use for web monitoring (default is 888) If you do not know what port to use 3DM for remote administration, change these later, from within 3DM. (The first question appears...
... "yes". The default answer to this to No. 6 Change the directory and then eject the CD-ROM disk when finished: cd /home eject cdrom www.3ware.com 71 Please enter the name of your mail server: (default is local host name) Please enter the name of the user you want sending... is 3ware_admin) To enter multiple e-mail addresses, separate them by a comma or a semicolon: 4 Please enter the port number you would like to use for web monitoring (default is 888) If you do not know what port to use 3DM for remote administration, change these later, from within 3DM. (The first question appears...
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...to others. The Alarms page shows a list of alarms, including the specific alarm message, and the exact date and time it occurred. www.3ware.com 77 You can also be scheduled (rebuild, verify, and self-test), and maintenance of individual units. Figure 34. 3DM Menu Bar Status... information is permitted, and the incoming port which 3DM will use for managing controller-level settings (background task rate, unit polices such as enabling of unit write cache, and controller settings that affect all units managed by the controller), tasks that can be done through the Management > ...
...to others. The Alarms page shows a list of alarms, including the specific alarm message, and the exact date and time it occurred. www.3ware.com 77 You can also be scheduled (rebuild, verify, and self-test), and maintenance of individual units. Figure 34. 3DM Menu Bar Status... information is permitted, and the incoming port which 3DM will use for managing controller-level settings (background task rate, unit polices such as enabling of unit write cache, and controller settings that affect all units managed by the controller), tasks that can be done through the Management > ...
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...Controller Summary. To see this page, choose Information > Drive Information from the menu bar. Controller Settings Page Lets you view settings that affect the units on the current controller...Controller-... units on the current controller and provides summary information about ... To see this page, click the Port # for the drive. To see ... To view this page, choose Management > Controller Settings from the menu bar. To see...a list of drives on the current controller and provides summary information about a particular...on the current controller. Unit-level settings include specifying ...
...Controller Summary. To see this page, choose Information > Drive Information from the menu bar. Controller Settings Page Lets you view settings that affect the units on the current controller...Controller-... units on the current controller and provides summary information about ... To see this page, click the Port # for the drive. To see ... To view this page, choose Management > Controller Settings from the menu bar. To see...a list of drives on the current controller and provides summary information about a particular...on the current controller. Unit-level settings include specifying ...
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... page lets you set preferences, including email notification for alarms, passwords, page refresh frequency, whether remote access is permitted, and the incoming port which 3DM will be automatically logged out, and must log back in as Administrator. The User access level allows the user to fully configure...that affect the overall operation of 3DM. On the 3DM 2 Settings page you are logged in with the new password. 80 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide You can only change the Administrator password, you to test the battery. If you change passwords if you can ...
... page lets you set preferences, including email notification for alarms, passwords, page refresh frequency, whether remote access is permitted, and the incoming port which 3DM will be automatically logged out, and must log back in as Administrator. The User access level allows the user to fully configure...that affect the overall operation of 3DM. On the 3DM 2 Settings page you are logged in with the new password. 80 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide You can only change the Administrator password, you to test the battery. If you change passwords if you can ...
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... automatically, select Never in the Minutes Between Refresh field. www.3ware.com 83 To set the incoming port 1 Click 3DM 2 Settings on the menu bar. 2 In the Incoming Port # section of the 3DM 2 Settings Page, enter the port number in 3DM is important to your web browser. To set...regularly. That way you can change while you see in the Listening Port field. 3 Click Change Port. You can manually refresh the information on a page by clicking Refresh on your 3ware RAID controller can be assured that the listening port has been changed. The page refreshes, and a message at the top...
... automatically, select Never in the Minutes Between Refresh field. www.3ware.com 83 To set the incoming port 1 Click 3DM 2 Settings on the menu bar. 2 In the Incoming Port # section of the 3DM 2 Settings Page, enter the port number in 3DM is important to your web browser. To set...regularly. That way you can change while you see in the Listening Port field. 3 Click Change Port. You can manually refresh the information on a page by clicking Refresh on your 3ware RAID controller can be assured that the listening port has been changed. The page refreshes, and a message at the top...
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... 2 Reference Bus Speed. The number of total ports on the controller. # of Ports. It will help AMCC identify the problem you click an ID number on this link to download the firmware error log to the controller. www.3ware.com 87 The number of units on the controller, regardless of whether each unit. This feature is...
... 2 Reference Bus Speed. The number of total ports on the controller. # of Ports. It will help AMCC identify the problem you click an ID number on this link to download the firmware error log to the controller. www.3ware.com 87 The number of units on the controller, regardless of whether each unit. This feature is...
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... of the following information described below. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 50, Single Disk, Spare, JBOD, or Disk www.3ware.com 89 Unit Details Page The Unit Details page appears when you view details of unit it is a Single Disk, only information about the unit...a unit is Rebuilding, Initializing, or Verifying, the percentage (%) complete is . The Unit Details page shows details about a particular drive, click the Port #. Unit Details Page 3DM 2 Reference Figure 38. Details on this page may include all drives, with the drive you selected highlighted. To return ...
... of the following information described below. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 50, Single Disk, Spare, JBOD, or Disk www.3ware.com 89 Unit Details Page The Unit Details page appears when you view details of unit it is a Single Disk, only information about the unit...a unit is Rebuilding, Initializing, or Verifying, the percentage (%) complete is . The Unit Details page shows details about a particular drive, click the Port #. Unit Details Page 3DM 2 Reference Figure 38. Details on this page may include all drives, with the drive you selected highlighted. To return ...
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..., or a device error. If you arrive at this unit, or if you have a unit on one . 90 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Port #. Drive Information Page Figure 39. Drive Information Page The Drive Information page appears when you choose Information > Drive Information from...on the Unit Details page. Rescanning the controller will see "Using AutoCarving for potential problem drives. Subunits. If the Type is Disk, Single Disk, JBOD, or Spare, the port to the Drive Information page. This is shown. Stripe. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) Volumes. This ...
..., or a device error. If you arrive at this unit, or if you have a unit on one . 90 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Port #. Drive Information Page Figure 39. Drive Information Page The Drive Information page appears when you choose Information > Drive Information from...on the Unit Details page. Rescanning the controller will see "Using AutoCarving for potential problem drives. Subunits. If the Type is Disk, Single Disk, JBOD, or Spare, the port to the Drive Information page. This is shown. Stripe. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) Volumes. This ...
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...as 1KB = 1024. Model. Unit. Blink. The physical capacity of the drive. No storage capacity is actually lost; www.3ware.com 91 The port to , if applicable. This amount may appear smaller in the 3DM screens. Port #. Serial #. Status. The model of the unit, shown on the Unit Information page....disk drive, where it is in the Port # column. 3DM 2 Reference To see additional detail about a particular drive, including the SMART data, whether NCQ is supported and enabled, and the SATA Link speed, click the link in a chassis that has a Chassis Control Unit (CCU) and is connected to ...
...as 1KB = 1024. Model. Unit. Blink. The physical capacity of the drive. No storage capacity is actually lost; www.3ware.com 91 The port to , if applicable. This amount may appear smaller in the 3DM screens. Port #. Serial #. Status. The model of the unit, shown on the Unit Information page....disk drive, where it is in the Port # column. 3DM 2 Reference To see additional detail about a particular drive, including the SMART data, whether NCQ is supported and enabled, and the SATA Link speed, click the link in a chassis that has a Chassis Control Unit (CCU) and is connected to ...
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... that the drive is enabled or disabled for the drive. Data Page The Drive Details window appears when you click a Port # on the Controller Settings Page. S.M.A.R.T. In order to make use of Native Command Queuing, the feature must be enabled at the drive. ... all drives in a unit on the Drive Information page. At the controller level, queuing is running. 92 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide SATA Link Supported and SATA Link Enabled. Extra Drive Information NCQ Supported and NCQ Enabled. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) Drive Details Window Figure 40.
... that the drive is enabled or disabled for the drive. Data Page The Drive Details window appears when you click a Port # on the Controller Settings Page. S.M.A.R.T. In order to make use of Native Command Queuing, the feature must be enabled at the drive. ... all drives in a unit on the Drive Information page. At the controller level, queuing is running. 92 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide SATA Link Supported and SATA Link Enabled. Extra Drive Information NCQ Supported and NCQ Enabled. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) Drive Details Window Figure 40.
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...or FreeBSD, a device node will appear in the Available Drives list. It also updates the status of the unit. In 9000-series controllers, rescan checks all ports, so if error conditions have been fixed, the status is required by the system. Note: If you physically plug in a drive ... or until it will be notified of all ports. If new drives do not have 3DM scan the ports. This is useful in variety of a 3ware RAID configuration, they still have valid DCB (Disk Configuration Block) information on them, the controller tries to have any data indicating they were previously...
...or FreeBSD, a device node will appear in the Available Drives list. It also updates the status of the unit. In 9000-series controllers, rescan checks all ports, so if error conditions have been fixed, the status is required by the system. Note: If you physically plug in a drive ... or until it will be notified of all ports. If new drives do not have 3DM scan the ports. This is useful in variety of a 3ware RAID configuration, they still have valid DCB (Disk Configuration Block) information on them, the controller tries to have any data indicating they were previously...