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..., see "Appendix A. charge, which you are listed here. c Make sure you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on page 7. d Insert the controller card into the computer. f Connect the interface cables to avoid electrostatic dis- e If the drives are included in... the equipment with which could damage computer components or accessories. The basic steps are working. a Connect the interface cables to the controller card. www.3ware.com 5 g Close up the case. Power on page 99.) Install the...
..., see "Appendix A. charge, which you are listed here. c Make sure you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on page 7. d Insert the controller card into the computer. f Connect the interface cables to avoid electrostatic dis- e If the drives are included in... the equipment with which could damage computer components or accessories. The basic steps are working. a Connect the interface cables to the controller card. www.3ware.com 5 g Close up the case. Power on page 99.) Install the...
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...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 personal safety and to ...RAID Controller" and "Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for your equipment and data. Note: If you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit), install it first. Installing the Hardware This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers...
...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 personal safety and to ...RAID Controller" and "Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors" provide step-by-step instructions for your equipment and data. Note: If you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit), install it first. Installing the Hardware This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers...
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... is the upper. The earlier models use Pchip v1.5 and are BBU-compatible. 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). The more details, see page 13. Although the controllers look very similar, the location of the two pins and the cathode...
... is the upper. The earlier models use Pchip v1.5 and are BBU-compatible. 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). The more details, see page 13. Although the controllers look very similar, the location of the two pins and the cathode...
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...6, 7 (left to right) J7 and J8 are unused. Pin 1 is the upper. The evennumbered pins are double- 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-hand corner of each LED to be connected. The...is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) The last two pins on J3 for the half-size 4-port card. www.3ware.com 13 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on the bottom row, are 3.3V for the anode side of each 10-pin connector.
...6, 7 (left to right) J7 and J8 are unused. Pin 1 is the upper. The evennumbered pins are double- 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-hand corner of each LED to be connected. The...is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) The last two pins on J3 for the half-size 4-port card. www.3ware.com 13 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives on the bottom row, are 3.3V for the anode side of each 10-pin connector.
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... and J8 Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J9. Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.4 (Non-BBU Compatible) www.3ware.com 15 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...
... and J8 Overall LED drive status indicator: the last two pins of J9. Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.4 (Non-BBU Compatible) www.3ware.com 15 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...
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... 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 serial interface cables, one direction... 1, 2, 3 (left to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Align the cable connector with the connector on the controller. Oddnumbered ports 1 and 3 are double-stacked connectors. The anode is the lower of J3. Installing the Hardware LED...
... 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 serial interface cables, one direction... 1, 2, 3 (left to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Align the cable connector with the connector on the controller. Oddnumbered ports 1 and 3 are double-stacked connectors. The anode is the lower of J3. Installing the Hardware LED...
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For more details, see page 16. www.3ware.com 19 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 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... drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (top to four drives. Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector SODIMM (memory module) LED connector details J7 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (top to bottom) The last two J8...
For more details, see page 16. www.3ware.com 19 Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller 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... drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (top to four drives. Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector SODIMM (memory module) LED connector details J7 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (top to bottom) The last two J8...
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... drives Highlight one 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 Table 4: Working in 3BM To do this Use these keys Move between fields and...
... drives Highlight one 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 Table 4: Working in 3BM To do this Use these keys Move between fields and...
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...they 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... 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 ...
...they 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... 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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...99 Use 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. Do not... touch any pin, contact, lead, or component on the controller, be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to supply power to data loss in the event of a system power failure. If possible, place the controller with the BBU in a slot with good airflow, away from an attached battery pack in ...
...99 Use 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. Do not... touch any pin, contact, lead, or component on the controller, be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to supply power to data loss in the event of a system power failure. If possible, place the controller with the BBU in a slot with good airflow, away from an attached battery pack in ...
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... edge of connection on the BBU a) Clips b) BBU connector c) post Figure 1. Appendix A. Points of 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
... edge of connection on the BBU a) Clips b) BBU connector c) post Figure 1. Appendix A. Points of 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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www.3ware.com 101 Points of connection on the half-height controller (top view) Note: If your 9000 series controller does not have the BBU receptacle, contact technical support for assistance. Points of connection on the full-height controller (top view) a) Slots on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 2. Installation Overview a) Slots on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 3.
www.3ware.com 101 Points of connection on the half-height controller (top view) Note: If your 9000 series controller does not have the BBU receptacle, contact technical support for assistance. Points of connection on the full-height controller (top view) a) Slots on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 2. Installation Overview a) Slots on the edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 3.
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Battery cable inserted through cable management clips 5 Match the clips on the end of the controller to create a hinge and rotate the BBU to the slots on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Figure 6. Clips on the BBU match to slots on the edge of the BBU to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. 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 controller www.3ware.com 103 Cable management clips Figure 5.
Battery cable inserted through cable management clips 5 Match the clips on the end of the controller to create a hinge and rotate the BBU to the slots on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Figure 6. Clips on the BBU match to slots on the edge of the BBU to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. 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 controller www.3ware.com 103 Cable management clips Figure 5.
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... the plastic post on the bottom of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix A. For the half-height board, the bracket sits on the BBU with screws inserted from the bottom. Figure 8. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 6 Align the Battery Backup...
... the plastic post on the bottom of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix A. For the half-height board, the bracket sits on the BBU with screws inserted from the bottom. Figure 8. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 6 Align the Battery Backup...
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Figure 9. Figures 10 and 11 show the BBU fully installed on the BBU. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. 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. Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. www.3ware.com 105
Figure 9. Figures 10 and 11 show the BBU fully installed on the BBU. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. 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. Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. www.3ware.com 105
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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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...: 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 replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced by an incorrect type. You can check the current status of one.... For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years.
...: 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 replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced by an incorrect type. You can check the current status of one.... For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years.
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You can run the battery test from the BBU page of this new battery. Appendix A. Power cable from the BBU. Figure 11. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. 108 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide To do so, press down on the ...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 the slot. Installing the ...
You can run the battery test from the BBU page of this new battery. Appendix A. Power cable from the BBU. Figure 11. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. 108 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide To do so, press down on the ...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 the slot. Installing the ...
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Products or parts replaced under this provision shall become the property of AMCC. Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product for a period of up to 30 days from the date of original ...of improper workmanship or materials. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product which proves defective by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide AMCC, at no charge and at its option, will repair or...
Products or parts replaced under this provision shall become the property of AMCC. Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product for a period of up to 30 days from the date of original ...of improper workmanship or materials. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product which proves defective by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide AMCC, at no charge and at its option, will repair or...
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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