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... listed here. g Close up the case. Power on page 99.) Install the controller, cables, and drives. c Make sure you are working. f Connect the interface cables to the controller card. www.3ware.com 5 b Turn off power switches and unplug power cords for the equipment with which could damage computer...system. For your reference, the list below provides an overview of the main steps required. If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on page 7. a Connect the interface cables to the drives.
... listed here. g Close up the case. Power on page 99.) Install the controller, cables, and drives. c Make sure you are working. f Connect the interface cables to the controller card. www.3ware.com 5 b Turn off power switches and unplug power cords for the equipment with which could damage computer...system. For your reference, the list below provides an overview of the main steps required. If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on page 7. a Connect the interface cables to the drives.
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... need. "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for your personal safety and to another. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99. www.3ware.com 7 Note: If you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit), install it first. For details, see "Appendix A. Installing the Hardware This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers.
... need. "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for your personal safety and to another. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99. www.3ware.com 7 Note: If you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit), install it first. For details, see "Appendix A. Installing the Hardware This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers.
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... 9 4 and 5 2 and 3 Serial number (on plate) 0 and 1 SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) The last two pins on J8 is the upper. 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
... 9 4 and 5 2 and 3 Serial number (on plate) 0 and 1 SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) The last two pins on J8 is the upper. 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
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... 13 The anode is the lower of J7. 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 the lower left to right) J7 and J8 are double- The odd-...Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on plate) 0 and 1 SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to be connected.
... 13 The anode is the lower of J7. 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 the lower left to right) J7 and J8 are double- The odd-...Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on plate) 0 and 1 SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector LED connector details J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to be connected.
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Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair 9500S-12 J7 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 NU Comment Orientation Horizontal Port number/NU (Not Used) J8 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 4 5 6 7 NU Port number/NU (Not Used) J9 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 8 9... J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for individual drives on J7 and J8 are unused. connector stacked connectors. Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.4 (Non-BBU Compatible) www.3ware.com 15 The anode is the upper.
Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair 9500S-12 J7 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 NU Comment Orientation Horizontal Port number/NU (Not Used) J8 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 4 5 6 7 NU Port number/NU (Not Used) J9 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 8 9... J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for individual drives on J7 and J8 are unused. connector stacked connectors. Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.4 (Non-BBU Compatible) www.3ware.com 15 The anode is the upper.
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Ports: 2 and 3 0 and 1 Serial number (on plate) SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector Figure 4. 4-Port 3ware 9500S-4 Serial ATA RAID Controller To connect serial cables to the controller 1 Take out the serial cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. 3ware serial controllers are supplied with the connector on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. 16...
Ports: 2 and 3 0 and 1 Serial number (on plate) SODIMM (memory module) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector Figure 4. 4-Port 3ware 9500S-4 Serial ATA RAID Controller To connect serial cables to the controller 1 Take out the serial cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. 3ware serial controllers are supplied with the connector on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. 16...
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...(SFF-8470), use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which can be installed in Figure 6. www.3ware.com 19 Figure 5. 12-Port 3ware 9500S-12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller Models 9500S-12MI and 9500S-8MI, have : For use with a backplane. The overall LED drive status ...indicator is for connector individual drives on the last two pins of J7. For more details, see page 16. Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU...
...(SFF-8470), use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which can be installed in Figure 6. www.3ware.com 19 Figure 5. 12-Port 3ware 9500S-12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller Models 9500S-12MI and 9500S-8MI, have : For use with a backplane. The overall LED drive status ...indicator is for connector individual drives on the last two pins of J7. For more details, see page 16. Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU...
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... in the middle of the primary buttons on the main screen: Create Delete Maintain Rebuild Policy BBU Enter Up and Down Arrow Keys Alt+A Alt+C Alt+D Alt+M Alt+R Alt+P Alt+B 38 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Display a drop-down list of selected drives or units. Table 4 lists how to be...
... in the middle of the primary buttons on the main screen: Create Delete Maintain Rebuild Policy BBU Enter Up and Down Arrow Keys Alt+A Alt+C Alt+D Alt+M Alt+R Alt+P Alt+B 38 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Display a drop-down list of selected drives or units. Table 4 lists how to be...
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...you can see the software versions (BIOS, Firmware, monitor), serial number, controller and model number, cache memory size, slot # of the 3ware card, and whether or not BBU-support is available.) Shift+F5 Return to the main 3ware BIOS Manager screen, from the Advanced Details screen Any key Move a highlighted...will become the bootable unit, if you install the OS.) Page Up Page Down [Available only when there are saved when you have multiple 3ware Esc controllers in your system, return to starting values for this Use these keys Specify (or unspecify) a drive as a S hot spare Unlock ...
...you can see the software versions (BIOS, Firmware, monitor), serial number, controller and model number, cache memory size, slot # of the 3ware card, and whether or not BBU-support is available.) Shift+F5 Return to the main 3ware BIOS Manager screen, from the Advanced Details screen Any key Move a highlighted...will become the bootable unit, if you install the OS.) Page Up Page Down [Available only when there are saved when you have multiple 3ware Esc controllers in your system, return to starting values for this Use these keys Specify (or unspecify) a drive as a S hot spare Unlock ...
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...memory for optimal performance and not be damaged through electrostatic discharge. When installing the BBU on the 3ware RAID controller. The cooler the battery, the longer the battery lasts. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the Battery Backup Unit are grounded. Important: The battery is flushed to ... a grounding strap, or work on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from their protective bags until you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its two ends. ...
...memory for optimal performance and not be damaged through electrostatic discharge. When installing the BBU on the 3ware RAID controller. The cooler the battery, the longer the battery lasts. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the Battery Backup Unit are grounded. Important: The battery is flushed to ... a grounding strap, or work on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from their protective bags until you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its two ends. ...
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... after removing the PCI bracket) match to clips on the BBU b Receptacle on the controller matches to connector on the BBU c Post hole on the controller mates to post on the BBU (bottom view) 100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools and equipment required Phillips-head screwdriver ...
... after removing the PCI bracket) match to clips on the BBU b Receptacle on the controller matches to connector on the BBU c Post hole on the controller mates to post on the BBU (bottom view) 100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools and equipment required Phillips-head screwdriver ...
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Installation Overview a) Slots on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for assistance. Points of connection on the full-height controller (top view) a) Slots on the half-height controller (top view) Note: If your 9000 series controller does not have the BBU receptacle, contact technical support for post Figure 2. Points of connection on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 3. www.3ware.com 101
Installation Overview a) Slots on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for assistance. Points of connection on the full-height controller (top view) a) Slots on the half-height controller (top view) Note: If your 9000 series controller does not have the BBU receptacle, contact technical support for post Figure 2. Points of connection on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 3. www.3ware.com 101
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BBU rotates into position on the edge of the controller to create a hinge and rotate the BBU to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Battery cable inserted through cable management clips 5 Match the clips on the end of the BBU to slots on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Clips on the BBU match to the slots on the controller www.3ware.com 103 Cable management clips Figure 5. Figure 6. Installation Instructions 4 Make sure the battery cable is fastened under the cable management clips, as shown in Figure 5.
BBU rotates into position on the edge of the controller to create a hinge and rotate the BBU to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Battery cable inserted through cable management clips 5 Match the clips on the end of the BBU to slots on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Clips on the BBU match to the slots on the controller www.3ware.com 103 Cable management clips Figure 5. Figure 6. Installation Instructions 4 Make sure the battery cable is fastened under the cable management clips, as shown in Figure 5.
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... bracket, using the phillips screws you removed in Step 2. BBU attached to the controller with these connectors: Mate the connector on the BBU with the receptacle on the controller. Match the plastic post on the BBU with screws inserted from the bottom. For the half-height ... the board, with the hole on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Figure 8. Appendix A. For the full-height board, the bracket sits on the bottom of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... bracket, using the phillips screws you removed in Step 2. BBU attached to the controller with these connectors: Mate the connector on the BBU with the receptacle on the controller. Match the plastic post on the BBU with screws inserted from the bottom. For the half-height ... the board, with the hole on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Figure 8. Appendix A. For the full-height board, the bracket sits on the bottom of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. www.3ware.com 105 Figure 9. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. Figures 10 and 11 show the BBU fully installed on the BBU. Installation Instructions 9 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers.
Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. www.3ware.com 105 Figure 9. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. Figures 10 and 11 show the BBU fully installed on the BBU. Installation Instructions 9 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers.
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Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 10. BBU installed on controllers 106 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 10. BBU installed on controllers 106 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... of one to two years depending on usage. For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. www.3ware.com 107 For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling ...by an incorrect type. Caution: There is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. You can check the current status of the battery, and test it.
... of one to two years depending on usage. For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. www.3ware.com 107 For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling ...by an incorrect type. Caution: There is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. You can check the current status of the battery, and test it.
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... either 3BM or 3DM 2. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. 108 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix A. Figure 11. You can run the battery test from the BBU. To do so, press down on the lever-like clip... compute the estimated battery capacity of the slot. Power cable from the battery to the BBU 4 Slide the battery out of the plastic. 5 Insert the new battery and cable it up. 6 If necessary, reinstall the 3ware RAID controller, close up your system and restart it out of this new battery.
... either 3BM or 3DM 2. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. 108 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix A. Figure 11. You can run the battery test from the BBU. To do so, press down on the lever-like clip... compute the estimated battery capacity of the slot. Power cable from the battery to the BBU 4 Slide the battery out of the plastic. 5 Insert the new battery and cable it up. 6 If necessary, reinstall the 3ware RAID controller, close up your system and restart it out of this new battery.
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...to new. Software Warranty: AMCC will be functionally equivalent to 30 days from the date of original purchase. Appendix C. Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this provision shall become the property of AMCC. Repair parts or replacement products will replace a...against defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Products or parts replaced under this product for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of ...
...to new. Software Warranty: AMCC will be functionally equivalent to 30 days from the date of original purchase. Appendix C. Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this provision shall become the property of AMCC. Repair parts or replacement products will replace a...against defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Products or parts replaced under this product for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of ...
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... in 38 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 8 auto-carving 33, 47 B backplane, using with multi-lane connectors 19 BBU (battery backup unit) installation 99 replacing the battery 99 BIOS Manager 34 C cable length, routing space, air flow 8 ...Compliance and Conformity 109 configuring BIOS Manager 34 determining RAID level to use 31 initializing units 49 RAID concepts and levels 28 units 40 using 3BM 38 D distributed parity 29 drive capacity 32 drive... I initializing units 49 installing cables 8 drive considerations 9 driver under FreeBSD 87 www.3ware.com 117
... in 38 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 8 auto-carving 33, 47 B backplane, using with multi-lane connectors 19 BBU (battery backup unit) installation 99 replacing the battery 99 BIOS Manager 34 C cable length, routing space, air flow 8 ...Compliance and Conformity 109 configuring BIOS Manager 34 determining RAID level to use 31 initializing units 49 RAID concepts and levels 28 units 40 using 3BM 38 D distributed parity 29 drive capacity 32 drive... I initializing units 49 installing cables 8 drive considerations 9 driver under FreeBSD 87 www.3ware.com 117