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...Service . . . 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 a ...Loadable Module 94 Troubleshooting: Problems and Solutions 97 Hardware installation 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.
...Service . . . 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 a ...Loadable Module 94 Troubleshooting: Problems and Solutions 97 Hardware installation 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.
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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...
... 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...
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..., to avoid electrostatic dis- d Insert the controller card into the computer. www.3ware.com 5 a Connect the interface cables to the drives. 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...
..., to avoid electrostatic dis- d Insert the controller card into the computer. www.3ware.com 5 a Connect the interface cables to the drives. 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...
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Installing the Hardware This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers. www.3ware.com 7 Note: If you change from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit), install it first. It contains the following topics: "Before You Begin" provides important information about things...
Installing the Hardware This section describes the physical installation of the 3ware 9000 RAID controllers. www.3ware.com 7 Note: If you change from an 8000 Controller to a 9000 Controller" describes the process to follow when you have a BBU (Battery Backup Unit), install it first. It contains the following topics: "Before You Begin" provides important information about things...
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... 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) J7 and J8 are unused. 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). If you are BBU-compatible. The...
... 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) J7 and J8 are unused. 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). If you are BBU-compatible. The...
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... are double- connector stacked connectors. Ports: 6 and 7 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 J3 for the half-size 4-port card...cathode side. The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is located in Figures 1 through 6. 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. Pin 1 ...
... are double- connector stacked connectors. Ports: 6 and 7 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 J3 for the half-size 4-port card...cathode side. The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is located in Figures 1 through 6. 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. Pin 1 ...
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Oddnumbered ports 1 and 3 are double-stacked connectors. One edge of J3. 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 ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Align the cable connector with serial interface cables, one direction. Installing the...
Oddnumbered ports 1 and 3 are double-stacked connectors. One edge of J3. 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 ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Align the cable connector with serial interface cables, one direction. Installing the...
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...-lane Internal Connectors I2C LED indicators for connector individual drives on J7, J8, and J9. 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...RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with a backplane. The overall LED drive status indicator is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (top to bottom) pins on J8 and J9 is on the last two pins of which has multi-lane connectors on plate) BBU (Battery ...
...-lane Internal Connectors I2C LED indicators for connector individual drives on J7, J8, and J9. 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...RAID Controller with Multi-lane Internal Connectors Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller with a backplane. The overall LED drive status indicator is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (top to bottom) pins on J8 and J9 is on the last two pins of which has multi-lane connectors on plate) BBU (Battery ...
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... ends. Do not touch any pin, contact, lead, or component on the controller, be exposed to 72 hours). When installing the BBU on the 3ware RAID controller. Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is a heat-sensitive component. Use a grounding strap, or work... on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from an attached battery pack in the event of ...
... ends. Do not touch any pin, contact, lead, or component on the controller, be exposed to 72 hours). When installing the BBU on the 3ware RAID controller. Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is a heat-sensitive component. Use a grounding strap, or work... on an ESD-protective mat. Do not remove the 3ware controller or BBU from an attached battery pack in the event of ...
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... a) Clips b) BBU connector c) post Figure 1. Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools 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 post on the BBU (bottom view) 100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... a) Clips b) BBU connector c) post Figure 1. Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools 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 post on the BBU (bottom view) 100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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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 Figure 4. Full-height board: bracket unscrews 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. Removing the screws from bottom side of board. Half-height board: bracket unscrews from top side of board. Appendix A.
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 Figure 4. Full-height board: bracket unscrews 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. Removing the screws from bottom side of board. Half-height board: bracket unscrews from top side of board. Appendix A.
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Clips on the BBU match to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. BBU rotates into position 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. 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 Figure 6.
Clips on the BBU match to position it over the card, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. BBU rotates into position 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. 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 Figure 6.
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.... Appendix A. For the full-height board, the bracket sits on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 6 Align the Battery Backup Unit to controller 8 Reconnect the PCI bracket, using the phillips screws you removed in Step... 2. For the half-height board, the bracket sits on the bottom of the board, with the hole on top of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...
.... Appendix A. For the full-height board, the bracket sits on the controller. 7 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 6 Align the Battery Backup Unit to controller 8 Reconnect the PCI bracket, using the phillips screws you removed in Step... 2. For the half-height board, the bracket sits on the bottom of the board, with the hole on top of the board, and screws are inserted from the top. 104 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...
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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. www.3ware.com 105 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. 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. 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. Battery power connector and power receptacle The controller is now ready to be replaced. For details, see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Figure 9.
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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. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 10.
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... proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). 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. The battery has an... expected life span of one to two years depending on usage. www.3ware.com 107 For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide.
... proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). 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. The battery has an... expected life span of one to two years depending on usage. www.3ware.com 107 For details, see instructions in 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide.
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... of either 3BM or 3DM 2. Figure 11. You can run the battery test from the BBU. 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...
... of either 3BM or 3DM 2. Figure 11. You can run the battery test from the BBU. 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...
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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 AMCC. Products or parts replaced under this provision shall become the property of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product for a period of thirty-six (36) months from ...
...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 AMCC. Products or parts replaced under this provision shall become the property of purchase. 112 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller...be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service Limited Warranty RAID Controller Hardware. 3-Year Hardware Warranty: AMCC warrants this product for a period of thirty-six (36) months from ...
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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