Installation Guide
Page 2
... all registered trademarks of their respective owners. The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are property of AMCC. All rights reserved. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are all trademarks of AMCC, 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Disclaimer AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this..., or transmitted in any form by any commitment to 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...
... all registered trademarks of their respective owners. The 3ware logo, 3BM, StorSwitch, TwinStor, and R5 Fusion are property of AMCC. All rights reserved. Trademarks 3ware, Escalade, and 3DM are all trademarks of AMCC, 455 West Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Disclaimer AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this..., or transmitted in any form by any commitment to 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...
Installation Guide
Page 5
... 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...
Installation Guide
Page 10
...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. ... Extended drive and unit status information. About the 3ware RAID Controller An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. Anticipated upgrades include Enclosure Management Services (EMS). AMCC's remote management software, 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM®2) simplifies storage configuration and ...
...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. ... Extended drive and unit status information. About the 3ware RAID Controller An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. Anticipated upgrades include Enclosure Management Services (EMS). AMCC's remote management software, 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM®2) simplifies storage configuration and ...
Installation Guide
Page 17
...an enclosure. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for each drive. (Not supported on chassis that they can connect to the overall activity indicator on page 13. 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...
...an enclosure. Please check the 3ware web site (www.3ware.com) for each drive. (Not supported on chassis that they can connect to the overall activity indicator on page 13. 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...
Installation Guide
Page 38
... hang, depending on your 3ware RAID controller. A single drive that you use both RAID 0 and RAID 1 techniques. RAID 50. A JBOD is no longer supported in other drive fails. JBOD configuration is an unconfigured disk attached to prevent system hangs and data loss. RAID 1. AMCC recommends that has been configured as a unit through 3ware software (3BM, 3DM 2, or...
... hang, depending on your 3ware RAID controller. A single drive that you use both RAID 0 and RAID 1 techniques. RAID 50. A JBOD is no longer supported in other drive fails. JBOD configuration is an unconfigured disk attached to prevent system hangs and data loss. RAID 1. AMCC recommends that has been configured as a unit through 3ware software (3BM, 3DM 2, or...
Installation Guide
Page 63
... to select the correct one or more mass storage devices or 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 begin the process. If Windows is already installed on another ...a new drive configuration managed by the 3ware RAID controller, follow the instructions in this section. To install Windows and the 3ware driver 1 Boot from a Different Device" on page 56. Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on a New Unit 3 In the 3ware Driver & Firmware Images menu, click ...
... to select the correct one or more mass storage devices or 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 begin the process. If Windows is already installed on another ...a new drive configuration managed by the 3ware RAID controller, follow the instructions in this section. To install Windows and the 3ware driver 1 Boot from a Different Device" on page 56. Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on a New Unit 3 In the 3ware Driver & Firmware Images menu, click ...
Installation Guide
Page 75
...-bit, used for both AMD Opteron and Intel 64-bit Xeon (EM64T) For SuSE, AMCC offers the following drivers: x86 32-bit, for Intel x86 and AMD Athlon amd 64-bit, for the 7/8000-series controller. It is possible to the user guide or installation procedure for AMD Opteron and... Intel 64-bit Xeon (EM64T) www.3ware.com 67 Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers refer only to use the correct driver for your system. Warning: Be...
...-bit, used for both AMD Opteron and Intel 64-bit Xeon (EM64T) For SuSE, AMCC offers the following drivers: x86 32-bit, for Intel x86 and AMD Athlon amd 64-bit, for the 7/8000-series controller. It is possible to the user guide or installation procedure for AMD Opteron and... Intel 64-bit Xeon (EM64T) www.3ware.com 67 Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers refer only to use the correct driver for your system. Warning: Be...
Installation Guide
Page 115
www.3ware.com 107 Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. You can check the current status of ...: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. To obtain a replacement battery, contact AMCC. For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide.
www.3ware.com 107 Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. You can check the current status of ...: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. To obtain a replacement battery, contact AMCC. For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide.
Installation Guide
Page 118
... the release of the drivers, please refer to our website at www.3ware.com for certification at nearly the same time as their release to Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification for help. Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) AMCC is in conformity with FCC radio frequency emission limits, use shielded... the computer system. 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 Installation Guide
... the release of the drivers, please refer to our website at www.3ware.com for certification at nearly the same time as their release to Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification for help. Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) AMCC is in conformity with FCC radio frequency emission limits, use shielded... the computer system. 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 Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Page 120
... which proves defective by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Repair parts or replacement products will be functionally equivalent to 30 days from the date of AMCC. Software Warranty: AMCC will be either new or refurbished to be provided by AMCC on an exchange basis and will replace a defective...
... which proves defective by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Repair parts or replacement products will be functionally equivalent to 30 days from the date of AMCC. Software Warranty: AMCC will be either new or refurbished to be provided by AMCC on an exchange basis and will replace a defective...
Installation Guide
Page 121
...product, either separately or in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties or fitness for particular purpose and merchantability. AMCC shall not be liable for any damage to this product which vary from accident, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any...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 the entire liability and obligations of AMCC with respect to breach of warranty and the warranties set forth or limited herein are...
...product, either separately or in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties or fitness for particular purpose and merchantability. AMCC shall not be liable for any damage to this product which vary from accident, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster, or any...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 the entire liability and obligations of AMCC with respect to breach of warranty and the warranties set forth or limited herein are...
Installation Guide
Page 122
... service during the warranty period call AMCC toll free at http://www.3ware.com. 114 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Upon receipt of the advanced replacement, we ask that you immediately ship the defective 3ware RAID Controller to you at the address of the AMCC 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller, including shipping costs. AMCC will destroy your choosing. As...
... service during the warranty period call AMCC toll free at http://www.3ware.com. 114 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Upon receipt of the advanced replacement, we ask that you immediately ship the defective 3ware RAID Controller to you at the address of the AMCC 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller, including shipping costs. AMCC will destroy your choosing. As...
Installation Guide
Page 123
For specific answers to questions or to 3wareSales@amcc.com. www.3ware.com 115 Sales and Ordering Information The 3ware software library is welcome. Feedback on this manual Your feedback is accessible at http://www.3ware.com/support and use our convenient e-mail form. Sales and Ordering ...For sales information, send an electronic mail message to give feedback about the product, visit our Web site at : http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp Web-based software downloads feature upgrading multiple switches simultaneously. If anything in the guide seems unclear please let...
For specific answers to questions or to 3wareSales@amcc.com. www.3ware.com 115 Sales and Ordering Information The 3ware software library is welcome. Feedback on this manual Your feedback is accessible at http://www.3ware.com/support and use our convenient e-mail form. Sales and Ordering ...For sales information, send an electronic mail message to give feedback about the product, visit our Web site at : http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp Web-based software downloads feature upgrading multiple switches simultaneously. If anything in the guide seems unclear please let...