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... 97 Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 99 Tools and equipment required 100 Installation Overview 100 Installation Instructions 102 Replacing the Battery 107 Appendix B. Driver Installation Under FreeBSD 87 Obtaining 3ware FreeBSD Drivers 88 Materials Required 88 Installing the Driver While Installing FreeBSD on the 3ware RAID Controller 88 Installing the 3ware Driver on this manual 115...
... 97 Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 99 Tools and equipment required 100 Installation Overview 100 Installation Instructions 102 Replacing the Battery 107 Appendix B. Driver Installation Under FreeBSD 87 Obtaining 3ware FreeBSD Drivers 88 Materials Required 88 Installing the Driver While Installing FreeBSD on the 3ware RAID Controller 88 Installing the 3ware Driver on this manual 115...
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... for battery 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...
... for battery 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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... equipment with which could damage computer components or accessories. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on the system. c Make sure you are grounded, to the drives. www.3ware.com 5 The basic steps are listed here. a Connect the... interface cables to the controller card. charge, which you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on page 99.) Install the controller, cables, and drives. e If the drives are...
... equipment with which could damage computer components or accessories. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on the system. c Make sure you are grounded, to the drives. www.3ware.com 5 The basic steps are listed here. a Connect the... interface cables to the controller card. charge, which you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on page 99.) Install the controller, cables, and drives. e If the drives are...
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For details, see "Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99. www.3ware.com 7 Be sure to read this section. "Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller" and "Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for installing a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing...
For details, see "Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99. www.3ware.com 7 Be sure to read this section. "Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller" and "Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for installing a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing...
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...Ports: 6 and 7 Ports 8 and 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 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) For more recent models use Pchip v1.4 and ... the Pchip version (tw_cli c0 show 3ware Serial ATA RAID controllers with twelve ports. connector stacked connectors. Installing the Hardware Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Figure 1 shows a 3ware Serial ATA RAID controller with 8 ports (there are two versions of the 9500S-8 controller). LED indicators for individual drives on...
...Ports: 6 and 7 Ports 8 and 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 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) For more recent models use Pchip v1.4 and ... the Pchip version (tw_cli c0 show 3ware Serial ATA RAID controllers with twelve ports. connector stacked connectors. Installing the Hardware Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller Figure 1 shows a 3ware Serial ATA RAID controller with 8 ports (there are two versions of the 9500S-8 controller). LED indicators for individual drives on...
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...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 located in Figures 1 through 7 are the return or cathode side. Pin 1 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left -hand corner of J7. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED ...on J7, J8, and J9 for the full size cards, and on the bottom row, are 3.3V for the different controllers. 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 be connected....
...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 located in Figures 1 through 7 are the return or cathode side. Pin 1 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left -hand corner of J7. Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED ...on J7, J8, and J9 for the full size cards, and on the bottom row, are 3.3V for the different controllers. 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 be connected....
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...: 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...
...: 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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...-lane internal connectors, each end, as shown in an enclosure with a backplane. Figure 5. 12-Port 3ware 9500S-12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller Models 9500S-12MI and 9500S-8MI, have : For use with a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470...), use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which can be installed in Figure 6. For more details, see page 16. www.3ware.com 19 Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU (Battery...
...-lane internal connectors, each end, as shown in an enclosure with a backplane. Figure 5. 12-Port 3ware 9500S-12MI Serial ATA RAID Controller Models 9500S-12MI and 9500S-8MI, have : For use with a backplane that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470...), use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which can be installed in Figure 6. For more details, see page 16. www.3ware.com 19 Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU (Battery...
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... write-caching for a limited period of a system power loss. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the Battery Backup Unit are sensitive electronic equipment and can be sure you are grounded. When installing the BBU on the controller, be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to supply power to the memory module from their protective bags until you...
... write-caching for a limited period of a system power loss. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the Battery Backup Unit are sensitive electronic equipment and can be sure you are grounded. When installing the BBU on the controller, be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to supply power to the memory module from their protective bags until you...
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... and equipment required Phillips-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9000 series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) attaches to the controller at three points, as illustrated in Figures 1 through 3: a Slots on the... the controller (visible 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...
... and equipment required Phillips-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9000 series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) attaches to the controller at three points, as illustrated in Figures 1 through 3: a Slots on the... the controller (visible 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...
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Full-height board: bracket unscrews from top side of board. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 For full-height controllers, turn the controller memory side up. 102 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix A. Half-height board: bracket unscrews from bottom side of board. Figure 4. Removing the screws from the PCI bracket 3 For full-height controllers, turn the controller memory-side down on a flat surface. 2 Remove the screws that connect the PCI bracket to the controller and set the bracket aside.
Full-height board: bracket unscrews from top side of board. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 For full-height controllers, turn the controller memory side up. 102 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix A. Half-height board: bracket unscrews from bottom side of board. Figure 4. Removing the screws from the PCI bracket 3 For full-height controllers, turn the controller memory-side down on a flat surface. 2 Remove the screws that connect the PCI bracket to the controller and set the bracket aside.
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Figure 6. Battery cable inserted through cable management clips 5 Match the clips on the end of the BBU to the slots on the edge of the controller to create a hinge and rotate the BBU to slots on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Installation Instructions 4 Make sure the battery cable is fastened under the cable management clips, as shown in Figure 5. Cable management clips Figure 5. BBU rotates into position on the BBU match to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Clips on the controller www.3ware.com 103
Figure 6. Battery cable inserted through cable management clips 5 Match the clips on the end of the BBU to the slots on the edge of the controller to create a hinge and rotate the BBU to slots on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Installation Instructions 4 Make sure the battery cable is fastened under the cable management clips, as shown in Figure 5. Cable management clips Figure 5. BBU rotates into position on the BBU match to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Clips on the controller www.3ware.com 103
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..., and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide For the full-height board, the bracket sits on the BBU with screws inserted from the bottom. BBU attached to the controller with these connectors: Mate the connector on...BBU with the receptacle on the controller. Match the plastic post on top of the board, with the hole on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 6 Align the Battery Backup Unit to controller 8 Reconnect the PCI bracket, ...
..., and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide For the full-height board, the bracket sits on the BBU with screws inserted from the bottom. BBU attached to the controller with these connectors: Mate the connector on...BBU with the receptacle on the controller. Match the plastic post on top of the board, with the hole on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 6 Align the Battery Backup Unit to controller 8 Reconnect the PCI bracket, ...
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Figure 9. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. Figures 10 and 11 show the BBU fully installed on the BBU. www.3ware.com 105 Installation Instructions 9 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide.
Figure 9. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. Figures 10 and 11 show the BBU fully installed on the BBU. www.3ware.com 105 Installation Instructions 9 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide.
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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 Appendix A.
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..., that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. www.3ware.com 107 The battery has an expected life span of the battery, and test it. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. You can check the current status...
..., that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 If necessary, remove the 3ware RAID controller from your system. www.3ware.com 107 The battery has an expected life span of the battery, and test it. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. You can check the current status...
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... Power cable from the BBU. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. 108 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide You can run the battery test from the BBU page of this new battery. Figure 11. Appendix A. To do so, press down on... the lever-like clip on the battery power connector and slide it . 7 Run a battery test 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...
... Power cable from the BBU. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. 108 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide You can run the battery test from the BBU page of this new battery. Figure 11. Appendix A. To do so, press down on... the lever-like clip on the battery power connector and slide it . 7 Run a battery test 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...
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...of AMCC. AMCC, at no charge and at its option, will be provided by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a ... C. Appendix C. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this provision shall become the property of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Products or parts replaced under this product against defects in...
...of AMCC. AMCC, at no charge and at its option, will be provided by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a ... C. Appendix C. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this provision shall become the property of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Products or parts replaced under this product against defects in...
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...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... units 49 installing cables 8 drive considerations 9 driver under FreeBSD 87 www.3ware.com 117
...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... units 49 installing cables 8 drive considerations 9 driver under FreeBSD 87 www.3ware.com 117
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..., enclosure, and BBU (Battery Backup Unit) management. Note: Some CLI commands are so labeled. Check http://www.3ware.com/support for managing 3ware RAID Controllers. Within the 9000 series, some commands apply to only to models 9550SX, 9590SE, and 9650SE and not to indicate when they are not supported for only a subset of 3ware RAID controllers. 1 Introduction to...
..., enclosure, and BBU (Battery Backup Unit) management. Note: Some CLI commands are so labeled. Check http://www.3ware.com/support for managing 3ware RAID Controllers. Within the 9000 series, some commands apply to only to models 9550SX, 9590SE, and 9650SE and not to indicate when they are not supported for only a subset of 3ware RAID controllers. 1 Introduction to...