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... sure you are listed here. charge, which you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on page 7. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on the system. www.3ware.com 5 e If the drives are not already installed in this guide. f ...Connect the interface cables to the controller card. b Turn off power switches and unplug power cords for the equipment with ...
... sure you are listed here. charge, which you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller. (For details, see "Installing the Hardware" on page 7. Installing the Battery Backup Unit" on the system. www.3ware.com 5 e If the drives are not already installed in this guide. f ...Connect the interface cables to the controller card. b Turn off power switches and unplug power cords for the equipment with ...
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... a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. "Moving Units from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you will need. "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for your personal safety and to another. www.3ware.com 7 Note: If you have a BBU (Battery...
... a serial ATA RAID controller. "Finishing Up" describes the final steps required when installing a serial controller. "Moving Units from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you will need. "Safety Factors" describes important precautions for your personal safety and to another. www.3ware.com 7 Note: If you have a BBU (Battery...
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... indicators for individual drives on J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to this particular controller, through 10. I2C Serial ports are not BBU-compatible. 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 The earlier models use Pchip v1.5 and are located below even-numbered...
... indicators for individual drives on J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to this particular controller, through 10. I2C Serial ports are not BBU-compatible. 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 The earlier models use Pchip v1.5 and are located below even-numbered...
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... 1 is the upper. Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the half-size 4-port card. www.3ware.com 13 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... in Figures 1 through 5, LED connectors for individual drives are on J7, J8, and J9 for the full size cards, and on J3 for the different controllers. The anode is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left -hand corner of J7. Odd-numbered ports 1 through 6. The odd-numbered pins, located on ...
... 1 is the upper. Table 1 summarizes the LED indicator pin positions for the half-size 4-port card. www.3ware.com 13 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... in Figures 1 through 5, LED connectors for individual drives are on J7, J8, and J9 for the full size cards, and on J3 for the different controllers. The anode is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left -hand corner of J7. Odd-numbered ports 1 through 6. The odd-numbered pins, located on ...
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...) J8 is for individual drives on J7 and J8 are located below even-numbered ports 0 through 7 are unused. 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 : : : : : ... two pins and the cathode is the upper. Odd-numbered ports 1 through 6. Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.4 (Non-BBU Compatible) www.3ware.com 15 connector stacked connectors. I2C Serial ports are double-
...) J8 is for individual drives on J7 and J8 are located below even-numbered ports 0 through 7 are unused. 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 : : : : : ... two pins and the cathode is the upper. Odd-numbered ports 1 through 6. Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9500S-8 Serial ATA RAID Controller, Pchip v1.4 (Non-BBU Compatible) www.3ware.com 15 connector stacked connectors. I2C Serial ports are double-
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... 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 ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Align the cable connector with serial interface cables, one direction. This helps to the controller 1 Take out the serial cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. 3ware serial controllers are supplied with the...
... 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 ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Align the cable connector with serial interface cables, one direction. This helps to the controller 1 Take out the serial cables provided with the 3ware SATA RAID controller. 3ware serial controllers are supplied with the...
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...-lane Internal Connectors I2C LED indicators for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (top to four drives. 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 that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470...), use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which can be installed in Figure 6. The type of cable you need will depend on J7, J8, and J9. Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU...
...-lane Internal Connectors I2C LED indicators for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (top to four drives. 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 that has the InfiniBand 4x connectors (SFF-8470...), use the InfiniBand 4x cable, which can be installed in Figure 6. The type of cable you need will depend on J7, J8, and J9. Ports 8 to 11 Ports 4 to 7 Ports 0 to 3 Serial number (on plate) BBU...
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... at the bottom 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 Configuring Units Unusable Units. Table 4 lists how to the left of the screen...
... at the bottom 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 Configuring Units Unusable Units. Table 4 lists how to the left of the screen...
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... policy settings; 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 highlighted.] Display context sensitive help F1 or Alt+F1 If you exit the Policy... screen. www.3ware.com 39 Working with a controller other than a 9000-series controller. R (Remove) Return to starting values ...
... policy settings; 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 highlighted.] Display context sensitive help F1 or Alt+F1 If you exit the Policy... screen. www.3ware.com 39 Working with a controller other than a 9000-series controller. R (Remove) Return to starting values ...
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...the battery lasts. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the Battery Backup Unit are sensitive electronic equipment and can be sure you are grounded. 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...
...the battery lasts. Caution: Both the 3ware RAID controller and the Battery Backup Unit are sensitive electronic equipment and can be sure you are grounded. 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...
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... Phillips-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9000 series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) attaches to post on the BBU (bottom view) 100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Points of the controller (visible after removing the PCI bracket) match to clips on the...
... Phillips-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9000 series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) attaches to post on the BBU (bottom view) 100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Points of the controller (visible after removing the PCI bracket) match to clips on the...
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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 edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 2. 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 assistance.
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 edge b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 2. 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 assistance.
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Clips on the BBU match to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Cable management clips Figure 5. 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 www.3ware.com 103 BBU rotates into position on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. Figure 6. Installation Instructions 4 Make sure the battery cable is fastened under the cable management clips, as shown in Figure 5.
Clips on the BBU match to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Cable management clips Figure 5. 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 www.3ware.com 103 BBU rotates into position on the controller Hole for post Figure 7. 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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... board, the bracket sits on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. 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. ...controller 8 Reconnect the PCI bracket, using the phillips screws you removed in Step 2. For the full-height board, the bracket sits on top of the board, with the hole on the bottom of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...
... board, the bracket sits on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. 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. ...controller 8 Reconnect the PCI bracket, using the phillips screws you removed in Step 2. For the full-height board, the bracket sits on top of the board, with the hole on the bottom of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...
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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. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Installation Instructions 9 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers. Figure 9. www.3ware.com 105 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. You can check the status of the battery, and run a battery test to determine if the battery needs to install in your system. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Installation Instructions 9 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on 3ware controllers. Figure 9. www.3ware.com 105 Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced.
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Appendix A. BBU installed on controllers 106 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 10.
Appendix A. BBU installed on controllers 106 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 10.
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... Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. To obtain a replacement battery, contact AMCC. www.3ware.com 107 For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. ... 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...
... Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. To obtain a replacement battery, contact AMCC. www.3ware.com 107 For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. ... 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...
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... 3BM or 3DM 2. Power cable from the BBU. You can run the battery test from the BBU page of this new battery. 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...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 the slot. Appendix A. Figure ...
... 3BM or 3DM 2. Power cable from the BBU. You can run the battery test from the BBU page of this new battery. 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...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 the slot. Appendix A. Figure ...
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.... Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty...Repair parts or replacement products will be either new or refurbished to be provided by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix C. AMCC, at no charge and at its option, will repair or replace any part of...
.... Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Hardware. 1-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty...Repair parts or replacement products will be either new or refurbished to be provided by reason of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix C. AMCC, at no charge and at its option, will repair or replace any part 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