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Installation Guide 3ware® SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9000 Series PN 720-0117-01 March 2005
Installation Guide 3ware® SATA RAID Controller Supports the 9000 Series PN 720-0117-01 March 2005
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Table of Contents About this Guide v Conventions Used in This Guide v About the 3ware RAID Controller 1 Product Features 1 What's New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 4 Installation Overview 5 Installing the Hardware 7 Before You Begin 8 Installation Considerations 8 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 10 Safety Factors 10 Personal ...
Table of Contents About this Guide v Conventions Used in This Guide v About the 3ware RAID Controller 1 Product Features 1 What's New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 4 Installation Overview 5 Installing the Hardware 7 Before You Begin 8 Installation Considerations 8 What You Need: Tools and Equipment 10 Safety Factors 10 Personal ...
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... on a System that Boots from a Different Device . . . 56 Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to Windows . . . 63 Finishing Up 64 Driver Installation Under Linux 65 Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers 66 Be Sure to Use the Correct Drivers 66 Determining the Current Version of your...SuSE Linux Driver Diskette 80 Installing the 3ware Driver and SuSE Linux with YaST2 on a New Unit 81 Installing the 3ware Driver on a SuSE Linux System that Boots from a Different Device 81 Compiling a 3ware Driver for SuSE Linux 83 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... on a System that Boots from a Different Device . . . 56 Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to Windows . . . 63 Finishing Up 64 Driver Installation Under Linux 65 Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers 66 Be Sure to Use the Correct Drivers 66 Determining the Current Version of your...SuSE Linux Driver Diskette 80 Installing the 3ware Driver and SuSE Linux with YaST2 on a New Unit 81 Installing the 3ware Driver on a SuSE Linux System that Boots from a Different Device 81 Compiling a 3ware Driver for SuSE Linux 83 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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.... . 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... Solutions 97 Hardware installation 97 Appendix A. 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 Index 117 www...
.... . 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... Solutions 97 Hardware installation 97 Appendix A. 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 Index 117 www...
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Array and unit are used for code and to the 3ware RAID controller, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. For more disks configured through 3ware software to your operating system-Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, or FreeBSD. Also known as a single drive. You may also ..., and settings that appear on the screen. Monospace font is used throughout this Guide This guide describes how to install the 3ware 9000 series RAID controller, configure arrays, and make the arrays available to be treated by the operating system as an array. www...
Array and unit are used for code and to the 3ware RAID controller, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. For more disks configured through 3ware software to your operating system-Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SuSE Linux, or FreeBSD. Also known as a single drive. You may also ..., and settings that appear on the screen. Monospace font is used throughout this Guide This guide describes how to install the 3ware 9000 series RAID controller, configure arrays, and make the arrays available to be treated by the operating system as an array. www...
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About this Guide vi 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
About this Guide vi 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... 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. www.3ware.com 1 About the 3ware RAID Controller This section includes the following topics: Product...
... 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. www.3ware.com 1 About the 3ware RAID Controller This section includes the following topics: Product...
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... card in writes with multiple concurrent streams using Stream Fusion technology. Extended drive and unit status information. About the 3ware RAID Controller An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. System Requirements 3ware RAID controllers require the following: A workstation-class or server-class motherboard which meets the following : MultiLUN support with PCI 2.2 or...
... card in writes with multiple concurrent streams using Stream Fusion technology. Extended drive and unit status information. About the 3ware RAID Controller An enhanced firmware platform allows future upgrades. System Requirements 3ware RAID controllers require the following: A workstation-class or server-class motherboard which meets the following : MultiLUN support with PCI 2.2 or...
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... driver FreeBSD Other Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling Adequate power supply for serial ATA controllers. Operating System 3ware RAID controllers may be used with: Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, Advanced Server) (SP3 or newer), Windows XP Professional (SP1 ... form factor. System Requirements Drives Depending on the particular model, the 3ware RAID controller may be connected to up to the 9000 Series Datasheet, available from the website at www.3ware.com/products/serial_ata9000.asp. Drives must meet serial ATA 150 (SATA I) or serial...
... driver FreeBSD Other Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling Adequate power supply for serial ATA controllers. Operating System 3ware RAID controllers may be used with: Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, Advanced Server) (SP3 or newer), Windows XP Professional (SP1 ... form factor. System Requirements Drives Depending on the particular model, the 3ware RAID controller may be connected to up to the 9000 Series Datasheet, available from the website at www.3ware.com/products/serial_ata9000.asp. Drives must meet serial ATA 150 (SATA I) or serial...
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... (one per port). (Cables are not included in 9500S-8MI and 9500S-12MI.) 3ware installation CD with the following: 3DM 2, drivers, Command Line Interface (CLI) and 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide (.pdf format) 3ware Release Notes 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide (this guide) 4 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... (one per port). (Cables are not included in 9500S-8MI and 9500S-12MI.) 3ware installation CD with the following: 3DM 2, drivers, Command Line Interface (CLI) and 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide (.pdf format) 3ware Release Notes 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide (this guide) 4 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... system. figuration. For details see "Configuring Units" on page 27. Installation Overview Check the motherboard boot sequence. a Start 3BM (the 3ware BIOS Manager). d Set other parameters, depending on page 87 6 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Refer to your changes and exit. Specify a hot spare (optional). Install the...
... system. figuration. For details see "Configuring Units" on page 27. Installation Overview Check the motherboard boot sequence. a Start 3BM (the 3ware BIOS Manager). d Set other parameters, depending on page 87 6 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Refer to your changes and exit. Specify a hot spare (optional). Install the...
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... section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers. For details, see "Appendix A. www.3ware.com 7 Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99. Note: If you change from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you... "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for installing a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. "Moving Units from one controller to protect your equipment and data. Be sure to read this section. ...
... section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers. For details, see "Appendix A. www.3ware.com 7 Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on page 99. Note: If you change from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you... "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for installing a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. "Moving Units from one controller to protect your equipment and data. Be sure to read this section. ...
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... full advantage of drives you will need will depend on the number of the controller's performance. 8 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on the slot in any PCI or PCI-X slot... want to consider during installation, and the tools and equipment you will be connecting to the controller. While the 3ware RAID Controller runs properly in which to insert the controller: Cable routing may be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to an open slot.
... full advantage of drives you will need will depend on the number of the controller's performance. 8 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on the slot in any PCI or PCI-X slot... want to consider during installation, and the tools and equipment you will be connecting to the controller. While the 3ware RAID Controller runs properly in which to insert the controller: Cable routing may be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to an open slot.
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...12, and refer to them either before or after connecting the interface cables to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 3ware 9000 controller. For the location of the overall drive activity connector, see "Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors" on chassis that have...the drive. 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...
...12, and refer to them either before or after connecting the interface cables to Table 1, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 3ware 9000 controller. For the location of the overall drive activity connector, see "Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors" on chassis that have...the drive. 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...
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...the member drives. Before installing any computer equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect power cords. If your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot. Personal Safety Warning! Safety Factors Be sure to insure your own safety, and that of any of the...! Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller. 10 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers.
...the member drives. Before installing any computer equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect power cords. If your system's case and install the 3ware RAID controller into an available PCI expansion slot. Personal Safety Warning! Safety Factors Be sure to insure your own safety, and that of any of the...! Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller. 10 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced the covers.
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... crimped or pinched. Safety Factors ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system case...board is open and its internal parts are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on the 3ware RAID controller. Things to prevent you are exposed, do not impede the flow of cooling...
... crimped or pinched. Safety Factors ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your computer case is aligned with the connectors in the system case...board is open and its internal parts are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on the 3ware RAID controller. Things to prevent you are exposed, do not impede the flow of cooling...
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Up to twelve drives can use the 3ware CLI to determine the Pchip version (tw_cli c0 show 3ware Serial ATA RAID controllers with twelve ports. LED indicators for individual drives on J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to...RAID Controller Figure 1 shows a 3ware Serial ATA RAID controller with 8 ports (there are two versions of the 9500S-8 controller). Odd-numbered ports 1 through 11 are located below even-numbered ports 0 through serial ATA cables. 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...
Up to twelve drives can use the 3ware CLI to determine the Pchip version (tw_cli c0 show 3ware Serial ATA RAID controllers with twelve ports. LED indicators for individual drives on J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to...RAID Controller Figure 1 shows a 3ware Serial ATA RAID controller with 8 ports (there are two versions of the 9500S-8 controller). Odd-numbered ports 1 through 11 are located below even-numbered ports 0 through serial ATA cables. 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...
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...the anode side of each 10-pin connector. The evennumbered pins are double- Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the different controllers. The odd-numbered pins, located on J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left -hand corner of each LED to right) ... located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5, LED connectors for individual drives are unused. Pin 1 is the upper. 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. Installing a ...
...the anode side of each 10-pin connector. The evennumbered pins are double- Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the different controllers. The odd-numbered pins, located on J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left -hand corner of each LED to right) ... located below even-numbered ports 0 through 5, LED connectors for individual drives are unused. Pin 1 is the upper. 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. Installing a ...
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Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair Comment 9500S-4LP J3 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Orientation Horizontal Port number/All (all activity indicator) 9500S-8 J7 (Pchip v1.4) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is on the bottom : : : : : Orientation Horizontal... a-anode-plus is on a chassis is not supported and can damage the 3ware controller. Installing the Hardware Warning: A common or shared LED ground on the bottom 14 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Check with your chassis documentation before connecting.
Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller LED Header Pin Pair Comment 9500S-4LP J3 : : : : : 0 1 2 3 All Orientation Horizontal Port number/All (all activity indicator) 9500S-8 J7 (Pchip v1.4) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is on the bottom : : : : : Orientation Horizontal... a-anode-plus is on a chassis is not supported and can damage the 3ware controller. Installing the Hardware Warning: A common or shared LED ground on the bottom 14 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Check with your chassis documentation before connecting.