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... management middleware and deliver the same software features as the Escalade 7500 controllers. The Escalade PCI card includes a built-in BIOS utility for new storage applications such as video editing, gaming and fault tolerant workstations. S 7000 E R I E S Escalade™ 7000-2 ATA RAID Controller E S C A L A D E P RO D U C T F E AT U R E S • Supports up easy. 3DM, 3ware's web browserbased disk management utility, allows local and remote management...
... management middleware and deliver the same software features as the Escalade 7500 controllers. The Escalade PCI card includes a built-in BIOS utility for new storage applications such as video editing, gaming and fault tolerant workstations. S 7000 E R I E S Escalade™ 7000-2 ATA RAID Controller E S C A L A D E P RO D U C T F E AT U R E S • Supports up easy. 3DM, 3ware's web browserbased disk management utility, allows local and remote management...
Features Guide
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...• BIOS PnP (plug and play), and BBS (BIOS boot services) compliant • RAID 0, 1 and JBOD support Physical and Environmental Specifications • Operating Temperature 0°C to 50...Escalade, 3DM, and StorSwitch 0are trademarks of 3ware, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. (1/03) Specifications subject to four controllers in a single system • Hot-swap and hot-spare support for data availability • Dynamic sector repair for robust data protection • S.M.A.R.T. 7000 SERIES Escalade™ 7000-2 Escalade...
...• BIOS PnP (plug and play), and BBS (BIOS boot services) compliant • RAID 0, 1 and JBOD support Physical and Environmental Specifications • Operating Temperature 0°C to 50...Escalade, 3DM, and StorSwitch 0are trademarks of 3ware, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. (1/03) Specifications subject to four controllers in a single system • Hot-swap and hot-spare support for data availability • Dynamic sector repair for robust data protection • S.M.A.R.T. 7000 SERIES Escalade™ 7000-2 Escalade...
User Guide
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... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any commitment to update the information contained herein. Trademarks 3ware, the 3ware logo, Palisade, Escalade, StorSwitch, TwinStor, R5 Fusion and 3DM are property of 3ware, Inc. make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of this document, nor...
... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any commitment to update the information contained herein. Trademarks 3ware, the 3ware logo, Palisade, Escalade, StorSwitch, TwinStor, R5 Fusion and 3DM are property of 3ware, Inc. make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of this document, nor...
User Guide
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... RAID Controller ...38 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller ...38 Connect the drives to the interface cables ...40 Check your installation and close the case ...42 Check motherboard boot sequence ...42 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility ...43 Hot spare and hot swap ...43 BIOS Screen ...43 3DM Configure Page ...44 Invoking the 3ware...
... RAID Controller ...38 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller ...38 Connect the drives to the interface cables ...40 Check your installation and close the case ...42 Check motherboard boot sequence ...42 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility ...43 Hot spare and hot swap ...43 BIOS Screen ...43 3DM Configure Page ...44 Invoking the 3ware...
User Guide
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... management utility ...75 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...76 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...76 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...77 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...80 Reboot the machine ...80 RAID array initialization ...81 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...81 Windows® 98/ME Installation...
... management utility ...75 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...76 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...76 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...77 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...80 Reboot the machine ...80 RAID array initialization ...81 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...81 Windows® 98/ME Installation...
User Guide
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... Partition and format units on ATA RAID controller ...90 RAID array initialization ...91 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...91 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...92 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...92 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...94 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...98 Reboot the machine ...98 Windows...
... Partition and format units on ATA RAID controller ...90 RAID array initialization ...91 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...91 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...92 Upgrade the 3ware driver ...92 Install/Upgrade the 3ware driver ...94 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...98 Reboot the machine ...98 Windows...
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... the machine ...106 RAID array initialization ...107 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...108 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...109 Updating the 3ware driver ...109 Installing/Upgrading the 3ware driver ...112 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...118 Reboot the machine ...118 Install the 3DM disk management utility...
... the machine ...106 RAID array initialization ...107 Install the 3DM disk management utility ...108 Replacing an existing ATA RAID controller with a new version of the controller ...109 Updating the 3ware driver ...109 Installing/Upgrading the 3ware driver ...112 Remove the existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller and install the new Escalade ATA RAID Controller ...118 Reboot the machine ...118 Install the 3DM disk management utility...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide RAID array initialization ...137 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...138 Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device ...139 Create disk arrays ...139 Install the 3ware driver ...139 Compiling the Driver (For experts only) ...142 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...142 3DM Disk Management Utility ...143 Windows...
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide RAID array initialization ...137 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...138 Installing the ATA RAID controller on systems that boot from a different device ...139 Create disk arrays ...139 Install the 3ware driver ...139 Compiling the Driver (For experts only) ...142 Install and run 3DM disk management utility ...142 3DM Disk Management Utility ...143 Windows...
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...driver installation screen ...118 3DM Remote Monitoring and Security Configuration Display 145 3DM E-mail Notification Preferences ...146 3DM Home Display ...153 3DM Details Display ...155 3DM Monitor Display ...156 3DM Alarms Display ...158 3DM Settings Display ...159 3DM Administrator Login Display ...161 3DM User Login Display ...162 3DM Configure Display ...165 3DM Help Display ...170 Installation ... 58. Figure 36. Figure 37. Figure 56. Figure 43. Figure 42. Figure 32. Figure 55. Figure 63. Figure 50. Figure 51. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Figure 31.
...driver installation screen ...118 3DM Remote Monitoring and Security Configuration Display 145 3DM E-mail Notification Preferences ...146 3DM Home Display ...153 3DM Details Display ...155 3DM Monitor Display ...156 3DM Alarms Display ...158 3DM Settings Display ...159 3DM Administrator Login Display ...161 3DM User Login Display ...162 3DM Configure Display ...165 3DM Help Display ...170 Installation ... 58. Figure 36. Figure 37. Figure 56. Figure 43. Figure 42. Figure 32. Figure 55. Figure 63. Figure 50. Figure 51. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Figure 31.
User Guide
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... Mhz) • Management. 3DM Disk Management Utility or 3ware Command Line Interface • BIOS. Before you begin installing. This user guide gives simple, step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring your Escalade ATA RAID Controller. W98SE, WME, WinNT4 with SP6, Win2k with SP2, and WinXP • Linux Support. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support...
... Mhz) • Management. 3DM Disk Management Utility or 3ware Command Line Interface • BIOS. Before you begin installing. This user guide gives simple, step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring your Escalade ATA RAID Controller. W98SE, WME, WinNT4 with SP6, Win2k with SP2, and WinXP • Linux Support. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support...
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... / 33 Mhz • Management. 3DM Disk Management Utility or 3ware Command Line Interface • BIOS. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. Redhat, SuSE. (Drivers available in Open Source.) • Performance. Twinstor, Command Queuing, Elevator Seeking, R5Fusion • Field Upgrades. Serial ATA 150 (SATA I) drives. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide • Field...
... / 33 Mhz • Management. 3DM Disk Management Utility or 3ware Command Line Interface • BIOS. Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. Redhat, SuSE. (Drivers available in Open Source.) • Performance. Twinstor, Command Queuing, Elevator Seeking, R5Fusion • Field Upgrades. Serial ATA 150 (SATA I) drives. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide • Field...
User Guide
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... Escalade Serial ATA controller can be used with the following: 3DM, Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format) • 3ware Release Notes • 3ware Installation Guide www.3ware.com 15 The advantage of the items listed below, contact 3ware before proceeding with installation (disk drives and disk mounting brackets are not included): Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller • Escalade Parallel ATA RAID Controller...
... Escalade Serial ATA controller can be used with the following: 3DM, Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format) • 3ware Release Notes • 3ware Installation Guide www.3ware.com 15 The advantage of the items listed below, contact 3ware before proceeding with installation (disk drives and disk mounting brackets are not included): Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller • Escalade Parallel ATA RAID Controller...
User Guide
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... performance The Escalade 7000 and 8000 series of ATA RAID Controllers bring the entire storage system down. Some of the Escalade features and benefits include: • Non-blocking switch technology with RAID 5 parity • On-board processor minimizes host CPU overhead • SCSI device driver for O/S compatibility and easy installation • Browser-based 3ware Disk Manager (3DM) utility...
... performance The Escalade 7000 and 8000 series of ATA RAID Controllers bring the entire storage system down. Some of the Escalade features and benefits include: • Non-blocking switch technology with RAID 5 parity • On-board processor minimizes host CPU overhead • SCSI device driver for O/S compatibility and easy installation • Browser-based 3ware Disk Manager (3DM) utility...
User Guide
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.... SMART data is checked on the 3DM Alarms page is pressed (See page 155). These commands are issued independent of the Error Log, starting after the Escalade controller is powered up . • SMART READ LOG and SMART READ DATA - Introduction Configure and manage your disk arrays The 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility is a BIOS...
.... SMART data is checked on the 3DM Alarms page is pressed (See page 155). These commands are issued independent of the Error Log, starting after the Escalade controller is powered up . • SMART READ LOG and SMART READ DATA - Introduction Configure and manage your disk arrays The 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility is a BIOS...
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... the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. 3DM supports hot spare and hot swap for more details and additional features. Background media scan and dynamic sector repair enhance data integrity Background Media Scan checks for media errors on any software on your system but you must have access to the normal controller performance. 26 www.3ware.com 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller...
... the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. 3DM supports hot spare and hot swap for more details and additional features. Background media scan and dynamic sector repair enhance data integrity Background Media Scan checks for media errors on any software on your system but you must have access to the normal controller performance. 26 www.3ware.com 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller...
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...from the drive is scheduled through 3DM. The result is posted. the primary and redundant data are cable CRC errors, there may not be known until reaching the maximum logical block address on the drive. www.3ware.com 27 When the controller is written and then read ...redundant array that is issued to indicate the problem. (See "AEN 026h AEN_DRIVE_ECC_ERROR" on the disk and can transfer data. While scanning, the controller issues normal read errors. If the error persists and is repairable (e.g., ECC errors), an error notification is in a sequential manner. For redundant arrays...
...from the drive is scheduled through 3DM. The result is posted. the primary and redundant data are cable CRC errors, there may not be known until reaching the maximum logical block address on the drive. www.3ware.com 27 When the controller is written and then read ...redundant array that is issued to indicate the problem. (See "AEN 026h AEN_DRIVE_ECC_ERROR" on the disk and can transfer data. While scanning, the controller issues normal read errors. If the error persists and is repairable (e.g., ECC errors), an error notification is in a sequential manner. For redundant arrays...
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Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide Install ATA RAID Controller Refer to Hardware Installation Create Arrays ALT-3 at Boot Refer to 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility RAID 5 Array Foreground Initialization Process (reboot to bypass) Install System Driver Refer to Windows Installation or Linux Installation RAID Array Background Initialization Process* (For RAID 1, 10, and 5) Install 3DM Refer to 3DM Disk Management Utility Installation Complete * This initialization process does not interfere with the installation of 3DM or the use of the array. www.3ware.com 29
Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide Install ATA RAID Controller Refer to Hardware Installation Create Arrays ALT-3 at Boot Refer to 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility RAID 5 Array Foreground Initialization Process (reboot to bypass) Install System Driver Refer to Windows Installation or Linux Installation RAID Array Background Initialization Process* (For RAID 1, 10, and 5) Install 3DM Refer to 3DM Disk Management Utility Installation Complete * This initialization process does not interfere with the installation of 3DM or the use of the array. www.3ware.com 29
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Linux mount /dev/cdrom /mnt cd /mnt/linux/3dm ./install.3dm Answer questions concerning e-mail notification and the port number for notification, separate e-mail addresses using a comma. www.3ware.com 31 Windows d(or letter of CD-Rom drive):\setup from the 3DM installation CDROM. Install 3DM Install 3DM for Windows or Linux from Run...in the Start menu. cd / umount /mnt Note: When specifying multiple e-mail addresses for WEB monitoring. Quick Installation Guide Step 4.
Linux mount /dev/cdrom /mnt cd /mnt/linux/3dm ./install.3dm Answer questions concerning e-mail notification and the port number for notification, separate e-mail addresses using a comma. www.3ware.com 31 Windows d(or letter of CD-Rom drive):\setup from the 3DM installation CDROM. Install 3DM Install 3DM for Windows or Linux from Run...in the Start menu. cd / umount /mnt Note: When specifying multiple e-mail addresses for WEB monitoring. Quick Installation Guide Step 4.
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... arrays by using 3DM, with a pre-assigned spare. There are attached to the operating system as distinct www.3ware.com 43 This is the term applied to the process of swapping out a degraded drive, programmatically and using the S key on the PCI bus. JBOD drives become available to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Note: The...
... arrays by using 3DM, with a pre-assigned spare. There are attached to the operating system as distinct www.3ware.com 43 This is the term applied to the process of swapping out a degraded drive, programmatically and using the S key on the PCI bus. JBOD drives become available to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Note: The...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide volumes, and, consequently, they cannot be removed and click Remove Drive. ...displayed as a spare from bus or power supply issues. Adding a Spare Drive to remove a drive. Invoking the 3ware BIOS tool Power up or reboot your system. To designate a drive as spares at the operating system level while the... existing array. If a spare is designated in the 3DM configuration page. 3DM Configure Page In order to Figure 8. 44 www.3ware.com The spare drive will crash the system from the 3DM configure page, you must ensure that the drive is ...
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide volumes, and, consequently, they cannot be removed and click Remove Drive. ...displayed as a spare from bus or power supply issues. Adding a Spare Drive to remove a drive. Invoking the 3ware BIOS tool Power up or reboot your system. To designate a drive as spares at the operating system level while the... existing array. If a spare is designated in the 3DM configuration page. 3DM Configure Page In order to Figure 8. 44 www.3ware.com The spare drive will crash the system from the 3DM configure page, you must ensure that the drive is ...