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... Page 93 Scheduling Page 98 Maintenance Page 100 Alarms Page 109 Battery Backup Page 110 3DM 2 Settings Page 112 Chapter 7. Configuring Your Controller 115 Viewing Information About Individual Controllers 115 Viewing and Seting Controller Policies 117 Viewing Controller Policies 118 Setting the Auto-Rebuild Policy 120 Using Auto-Carving...a Standard Web Browser 74 Logging In 75 Working with the 3DM Screens 76 3DM Menus 77 Viewing Information About Different Controllers in 3BM 137 Partitioning and Formatting Units 137 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide
... Page 93 Scheduling Page 98 Maintenance Page 100 Alarms Page 109 Battery Backup Page 110 3DM 2 Settings Page 112 Chapter 7. Configuring Your Controller 115 Viewing Information About Individual Controllers 115 Viewing and Seting Controller Policies 117 Viewing Controller Policies 118 Setting the Auto-Rebuild Policy 120 Using Auto-Carving...a Standard Web Browser 74 Logging In 75 Working with the 3DM Screens 76 3DM Menus 77 Viewing Information About Different Controllers in 3BM 137 Partitioning and Formatting Units 137 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide
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...Feedback on this manual 253 Index 255 iv 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Maintaining Your Controller 199 Determining the Current Version of Your 3ware Driver 199 Updating the Driver and Firmware 200 Updating the 3ware Driver and Firmware Under Windows 201 Using ... Controllers 206 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Windows XP 207 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Red Hat 213 Updating the 3ware Driver Under SuSE 214 Updating the 3ware Driver Under FreeBSD 216 Updating the Firmware Under Linux and FreeBSD 216 Viewing Battery Information 218 Testing Battery Capacity...
...Feedback on this manual 253 Index 255 iv 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Maintaining Your Controller 199 Determining the Current Version of Your 3ware Driver 199 Updating the Driver and Firmware 200 Updating the 3ware Driver and Firmware Under Windows 201 Using ... Controllers 206 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Windows XP 207 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Red Hat 213 Updating the 3ware Driver Under SuSE 214 Updating the 3ware Driver Under FreeBSD 216 Updating the Firmware Under Linux and FreeBSD 216 Viewing Battery Information 218 Testing Battery Capacity...
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... of using 3DM and includes a reference of the steps required to view details about checking battery status on a BBU (Battery Backup Unit). Also includes information about the controller, check its status, and change existing configurations, and set up your 3ware RAID controller. Describes how to install drivers for terms used throughout this Guide Chapter 1. First-Time...
... of using 3DM and includes a reference of the steps required to view details about checking battery status on a BBU (Battery Backup Unit). Also includes information about the controller, check its status, and change existing configurations, and set up your 3ware RAID controller. Describes how to install drivers for terms used throughout this Guide Chapter 1. First-Time...
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.... Introducing the 3ware® 9000 Series Controller Features of the 3ware 9000 series controllers include: • Advanced RAID features for greater data protection and management. • Support for battery backup provides added data protection in 3ware's 9000 series of RAID controllers have the following features and benefits: • 200% faster than the industry-leading 3ware 9500S RAID controller • PCI-X (for 9550SX) or...
.... Introducing the 3ware® 9000 Series Controller Features of the 3ware 9000 series controllers include: • Advanced RAID features for greater data protection and management. • Support for battery backup provides added data protection in 3ware's 9000 series of RAID controllers have the following features and benefits: • 200% faster than the industry-leading 3ware 9500S RAID controller • PCI-X (for 9550SX) or...
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...• Write Cache. When the I2C port on the controller has been connected to a chassis with a failed drive (9550SX and 9590SE controllers only). 14 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Introducing the 3ware® 9000 Series Controller choose a time for these tasks to be run when...occurred. Chapter 1. However when data is stored in system cache, 3ware controller cache, and drive cache before the data is enabled, data will be checked or replaced (9550SX and 9590SE controllers only). • Auto-Rebuild. With a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) installed, the cache stored on page 149...
...• Write Cache. When the I2C port on the controller has been connected to a chassis with a failed drive (9550SX and 9590SE controllers only). 14 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Introducing the 3ware® 9000 Series Controller choose a time for these tasks to be run when...occurred. Chapter 1. However when data is stored in system cache, 3ware controller cache, and drive cache before the data is enabled, data will be checked or replaced (9550SX and 9590SE controllers only). • Auto-Rebuild. With a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) installed, the cache stored on page 149...
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... task rate, unit polices such as enabling of unit write cache, and controller settings that affect all units managed by the controller), tasks that can view controller, unit, and drive information for a particular controller. You can be done through the Management > Maintenance page. The Management ... page refresh frequency, whether remote access is installed, and allows you access to others. www.3ware.com 77 The 3DM 2 Settings page lets you access to test the battery. The Monitor menu gives you set preferences, including email notification for listening. Figure 34. 3DM ...
... task rate, unit polices such as enabling of unit write cache, and controller settings that affect all units managed by the controller), tasks that can view controller, unit, and drive information for a particular controller. You can be done through the Management > Maintenance page. The Management ... page refresh frequency, whether remote access is installed, and allows you access to others. www.3ware.com 77 The 3DM 2 Settings page lets you access to test the battery. The Monitor menu gives you set preferences, including email notification for listening. Figure 34. 3DM ...
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... 3DM Preferences The 3DM 2 Settings page lets you are logged in with the new password. 80 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide The Administrator access level allows the user to test the battery. You can perform the following tasks: • Setting and Changing 3DM Passwords • Managing ...of 3DM. To view this page, choose Monitor > Battery Backup on the menu bar. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) Table 7: List of 3DM Pages 3DM Page Description Battery Backup Page 3DM 2 Settings Page Shows the status of a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), if one is installed, and ...
... 3DM Preferences The 3DM 2 Settings page lets you are logged in with the new password. 80 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide The Administrator access level allows the user to test the battery. You can perform the following tasks: • Setting and Changing 3DM Passwords • Managing ...of 3DM. To view this page, choose Monitor > Battery Backup on the menu bar. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) Table 7: List of 3DM Pages 3DM Page Description Battery Backup Page 3DM 2 Settings Page Shows the status of a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), if one is installed, and ...
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... Details Window • Controller Settings Page • Scheduling Page • Maintenance Page • Alarms Page • Battery Backup Page • 3DM 2 Settings Page Controller Summary Page Figure 35. It is organized by page, as the pages are organized on the pages you work with throughout 3DM 2. Controller Summary Page 84 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
... Details Window • Controller Settings Page • Scheduling Page • Maintenance Page • Alarms Page • Battery Backup Page • 3DM 2 Settings Page Controller Summary Page Figure 35. It is organized by page, as the pages are organized on the pages you work with throughout 3DM 2. Controller Summary Page 84 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
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... is automatically disabled on all units attached to the controller. 110 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Indicates the BBU serial number. When the status is not "Ready," write caching is present. Battery Backup Page The Battery Backup page appears when you choose Monitor > Battery Backup on the 3ware RAID controller. Serial Number. Message. If the BBU is present...
... is automatically disabled on all units attached to the controller. 110 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Indicates the BBU serial number. When the status is not "Ready," write caching is present. Battery Backup Page The Battery Backup page appears when you choose Monitor > Battery Backup on the 3ware RAID controller. Serial Number. Message. If the BBU is present...
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... protect the data in the 3ware RAID controller's cache memory. This indicates the BBU is in hours. Battery Voltage. The BBU is disabled automatically on . The battery failed a test and must be disconnected electronically. This normally occurs about once a week to backup the 3ware RAID controller. Please contact AMCC Technical Support. • Weak Battery. In the case of the...
... protect the data in the 3ware RAID controller's cache memory. This indicates the BBU is in hours. Battery Voltage. The BBU is disabled automatically on . The battery failed a test and must be disconnected electronically. This normally occurs about once a week to backup the 3ware RAID controller. Please contact AMCC Technical Support. • Weak Battery. In the case of the...
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..." on the menu bar. Indicates when the BBU last detected the battery pack was completed. Battery Installation Date. To test the battery click the Test Battery Capacity link. However, with a fresh battery, you click 3DM 2 Settings on page 219. Last Capacity Test. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) the start of zero will also show if..., including email notification for up to 72 hours. Use this field. A capacity of a new test and is disconnected and then reconnected. Under optimal conditions, a battery can protect for 112 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
..." on the menu bar. Indicates when the BBU last detected the battery pack was completed. Battery Installation Date. To test the battery click the Test Battery Capacity link. However, with a fresh battery, you click 3DM 2 Settings on page 219. Last Capacity Test. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) the start of zero will also show if..., including email notification for up to 72 hours. Use this field. A capacity of a new test and is disconnected and then reconnected. Under optimal conditions, a battery can protect for 112 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
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...) installed on the controller, the battery preserves the contents of the controller cache memory for the drive to write all the data to disk before it is written to the disk drive media, allowing the computer to continue with its next task. For 9550SX and 9590SE controllers, the Disable write cache on 3ware RAID units. Do not...
...) installed on the controller, the battery preserves the contents of the controller cache memory for the drive to write all the data to disk before it is written to the disk drive media, allowing the computer to continue with its next task. For 9550SX and 9590SE controllers, the Disable write cache on 3ware RAID units. Do not...
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... that has not yet been written to 72 hours), in the StorSave column. In the event that write cache continues to use a battery backup unit (BBU), FUA is rebuilt. Once the unit is disabled; The page refreshes, and a message at the top confirms the.... Using write journaling helps protect your data, however it . Setting the StorSave Profile through 3DM 1 Choose Management > Controller Settings from the menu bar in 3DM. 2 In the Unit Policies section of accidental drive removal and reinsertion, the firmware can have made. 150 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
... that has not yet been written to 72 hours), in the StorSave column. In the event that write cache continues to use a battery backup unit (BBU), FUA is rebuilt. Once the unit is disabled; The page refreshes, and a message at the top confirms the.... Using write journaling helps protect your data, however it . Setting the StorSave Profile through 3DM 1 Choose Management > Controller Settings from the menu bar in 3DM. 2 In the Unit Policies section of accidental drive removal and reinsertion, the firmware can have made. 150 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
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..." on page 63) • Using the CLI you can see both the driver and firmware versions (see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide) Under Linux, you can also type the following command if you have a 2.6 kernels with sysfs, type the ...higher. 10 Maintaining Your Controller This section contains instructions for how to perform tasks that help you maintain your controller, including: • Determining the Current Version of Your 3ware Driver • Updating the Driver and Firmware • Viewing Battery Information • Testing Battery Capacity Determining the Current Version...
..." on page 63) • Using the CLI you can see both the driver and firmware versions (see 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide) Under Linux, you can also type the following command if you have a 2.6 kernels with sysfs, type the ...higher. 10 Maintaining Your Controller This section contains instructions for how to perform tasks that help you maintain your controller, including: • Determining the Current Version of Your 3ware Driver • Updating the Driver and Firmware • Viewing Battery Information • Testing Battery Capacity Determining the Current Version...
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... The fields on which you can be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to preserve data in 3DM 2 • On the menu bar, choose Monitor > Battery Backup. On the pop-up to the controller. The Battery Backup Page appears, on this page, see details and ... Controller Viewing Battery Information The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is automatically disabled on card that can see "Battery Backup Page" on page 110. 218 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide When fully charged, the battery preserves the contents of the cache memory for 9550SX and 9590SE controllers (BBU-9550SX-...
... The fields on which you can be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to preserve data in 3DM 2 • On the menu bar, choose Monitor > Battery Backup. On the pop-up to the controller. The Battery Backup Page appears, on this page, see details and ... Controller Viewing Battery Information The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is automatically disabled on card that can see "Battery Backup Page" on page 110. 218 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide When fully charged, the battery preserves the contents of the cache memory for 9550SX and 9590SE controllers (BBU-9550SX-...
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...write data. Figure 91. This is used to measure the battery's capacity to continue. www.3ware.com 219 For how to "Charging." In order to make a reliable estimate of the battery test. A battery test should be run every four weeks in order to get ..., it proceeds with your controller. The battery is temporarily disabled. Testing Battery Capacity Testing Battery Capacity Batteries in the BBU need to be replaced. eventually the battery voltage will say "LOW". Eventually, the battery voltage will say "OK" again. While running the battery test and until charging is...
...write data. Figure 91. This is used to measure the battery's capacity to continue. www.3ware.com 219 For how to "Charging." In order to make a reliable estimate of the battery test. A battery test should be run every four weeks in order to get ..., it proceeds with your controller. The battery is temporarily disabled. Testing Battery Capacity Testing Battery Capacity Batteries in the BBU need to be replaced. eventually the battery voltage will say "LOW". Eventually, the battery voltage will say "OK" again. While running the battery test and until charging is...
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Battery Backup Information Screen in 3BM 1 At the main 3BM screen, tab to the BBU button and press Enter. 2 Tab to Test Battery Capacity and press Enter. Figure 93. Maintaining Your Controller Figure 92. BBU Information Screen While Battery is Testing To test the battery in a BBU in 3BM 220 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Chapter 10.
Battery Backup Information Screen in 3BM 1 At the main 3BM screen, tab to the BBU button and press Enter. 2 Tab to Test Battery Capacity and press Enter. Figure 93. Maintaining Your Controller Figure 92. BBU Information Screen While Battery is Testing To test the battery in a BBU in 3BM 220 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Chapter 10.
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... is too high Battery temperature is normal Battery temperature is low Battery temperature is high Battery temperature is too low Battery temperature is too high Battery capacity test started Cache synchronization skipped Battery capacity test completed Battery health check started Battery health check completed Battery capacity test is overdue Battery charging started Battery charging completed Battery charging fault 226 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
... is too high Battery temperature is normal Battery temperature is low Battery temperature is high Battery temperature is too low Battery temperature is too high Battery capacity test started Cache synchronization skipped Battery capacity test completed Battery health check started Battery health check completed Battery capacity test is overdue Battery charging started Battery charging completed Battery charging fault 226 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide
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... AEN immediately. 003h Controller error occurred The 3ware RAID controller has encountered an internal error. AEN Messages Table 11: AEN Error Message Summary Value 058h 059h 05Ah 05Bh 05Ch 05Dh 05Eh 05Fh Message Battery capacity is below warning level Battery capacity is below error level Battery is present Battery is not present Battery is weak Battery health check failed Cache...
... AEN immediately. 003h Controller error occurred The 3ware RAID controller has encountered an internal error. AEN Messages Table 11: AEN Error Message Summary Value 058h 059h 05Ah 05Bh 05Ch 05Dh 05Eh 05Fh Message Battery capacity is below warning level Battery capacity is below error level Battery is present Battery is not present Battery is weak Battery health check failed Cache...
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... user. If the voltage is below the warning threshold, this event happens, the Battery Backup Unit is still able to backup the 3ware RAID controller, but the user should replace the battery. 046h Battery voltage is low The Battery Backup Unit measures and evaluates the battery pack voltage on a continuous basis. This indicates that needs to backup the...
... user. If the voltage is below the warning threshold, this event happens, the Battery Backup Unit is still able to backup the 3ware RAID controller, but the user should replace the battery. 046h Battery voltage is low The Battery Backup Unit measures and evaluates the battery pack voltage on a continuous basis. This indicates that needs to backup the...