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... xi Screenshots xi Using the 3ware HTML Bookshelf xi Chapter 1. Driver Installation 32 Driver Installation Under Windows 33 Materials Required 33 Creating a 3ware Driver Diskette 34 Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on a New RAID Unit 34 Installing the 3ware Driver on a Windows System that Boots from a Different Device 36 Making Units Managed by a 3ware RAID Controller 55 Installing the 3ware Kernel Driver on a FreeBSD System that Boots...
... xi Screenshots xi Using the 3ware HTML Bookshelf xi Chapter 1. Driver Installation 32 Driver Installation Under Windows 33 Materials Required 33 Creating a 3ware Driver Diskette 34 Installing the 3ware Driver and Windows on a New RAID Unit 34 Installing the 3ware Driver on a Windows System that Boots from a Different Device 36 Making Units Managed by a 3ware RAID Controller 55 Installing the 3ware Kernel Driver on a FreeBSD System that Boots...
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... your primary storage will be managed by the 3ware RAID controller 57 Installing the driver when your secondary storage will be managed by the 3ware RAID controller 58 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM) Introduction 60 Starting 3BM 60 Exiting the 3BM Configuration Utility 62 Working in the 3BM Screens 63 ... Linux, VMware, and FreeBSD 74 Starting the 3DM 2 Process under Microsoft Windows 74 Viewing 3DM Remotely Using a Web Browser 75 Working with the 3DM Screens 75 3DM Menus 76 Viewing Information About Different Controllers 78 Refreshing the Screen 78 3DM Screens and What They're Used For ...
... your primary storage will be managed by the 3ware RAID controller 57 Installing the driver when your secondary storage will be managed by the 3ware RAID controller 58 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM) Introduction 60 Starting 3BM 60 Exiting the 3BM Configuration Utility 62 Working in the 3BM Screens 63 ... Linux, VMware, and FreeBSD 74 Starting the 3DM 2 Process under Microsoft Windows 74 Viewing 3DM Remotely Using a Web Browser 75 Working with the 3DM Screens 75 3DM Menus 76 Viewing Information About Different Controllers 78 Refreshing the Screen 78 3DM Screens and What They're Used For ...
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...3ware Bootable CD 183 Updating the 3ware Driver and Firmware Under Windows 184 Using the Update Utility With Multiple Controllers 188 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Windows 189 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Red Hat or Fedora Core 195 Updating the 3ware Driver Under SuSE 197 Updating 3ware Drivers under FreeBSD 199 Updating 3ware Drivers... Commands 253 Problems and Solutions 255 Enclosure-Related Problems 255 Hardware Installation Problems 255 Software Installation Problems 256 Problems in 3DM and 3BM 257 vi 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 Chapter 10.
...3ware Bootable CD 183 Updating the 3ware Driver and Firmware Under Windows 184 Using the Update Utility With Multiple Controllers 188 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Windows 189 Updating the 3ware Driver Under Red Hat or Fedora Core 195 Updating the 3ware Driver Under SuSE 197 Updating 3ware Drivers under FreeBSD 199 Updating 3ware Drivers... Commands 253 Problems and Solutions 255 Enclosure-Related Problems 255 Hardware Installation Problems 255 Software Installation Problems 256 Problems in 3DM and 3BM 257 vi 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 Chapter 10.
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..., move units from one controller to install drivers for the 3ware controller if you have just installed and configured it. x 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 Software Installation C. Includes explanations of using 3DM. Getting Started 3. Configuring Units 9. Maintaining Units 10. Compliance and Conformity Statements Description Provides a summary of using your 3ware RAID controller. Describes how to another...
..., move units from one controller to install drivers for the 3ware controller if you have just installed and configured it. x 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 Software Installation C. Includes explanations of using 3DM. Getting Started 3. Configuring Units 9. Maintaining Units 10. Compliance and Conformity Statements Description Provides a summary of using your 3ware RAID controller. Describes how to another...
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... drivers, firmware, and software may notice some screens while for earlier controllers the label is available on page 322. In addition, the version numbers shown in 3DM. For the current released and tested version number, see the latest release notes. Conventions Table 1: Chapters and Appendices in 3DM 2 vary for different models of 3ware RAID controllers...
... drivers, firmware, and software may notice some screens while for earlier controllers the label is available on page 322. In addition, the version numbers shown in 3DM. For the current released and tested version number, see the latest release notes. Conventions Table 1: Chapters and Appendices in 3DM 2 vary for different models of 3ware RAID controllers...
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...8226; Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, 2008, and Vista, both 32-bit and 64- It requires one of any capacity or physical form factor. For 9650SE controllers, enclosure support is CCU-based with expanders that have been tested is available at http://www.3ware.com/products... ESX 3.x Server For the latest driver versions for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes at http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp Cascading of enclosures is available at http://www.3ware.com/support/. Introducing the 3ware® SAS/SATA RAID Controller A list of drives that provide SCSI...
...8226; Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, 2008, and Vista, both 32-bit and 64- It requires one of any capacity or physical form factor. For 9650SE controllers, enclosure support is CCU-based with expanders that have been tested is available at http://www.3ware.com/products... ESX 3.x Server For the latest driver versions for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes at http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp Cascading of enclosures is available at http://www.3ware.com/support/. Introducing the 3ware® SAS/SATA RAID Controller A list of drives that provide SCSI...
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...12.) Basic Steps for Creating a Unit The process of configuring your unit, follow the steps in this chapter to use the steps below or you will need to enable auto-carving. Before creating your RAID units includes these main steps, which are using Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows...be included and indicate that the specific 3ware RAID controller supports and the number of drives attached. (For more units on a single controller, depending on the number of drives that you want to configure the unit and install the driver. You can use the 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM) to create a...
...12.) Basic Steps for Creating a Unit The process of configuring your unit, follow the steps in this chapter to use the steps below or you will need to enable auto-carving. Before creating your RAID units includes these main steps, which are using Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows...be included and indicate that the specific 3ware RAID controller supports and the number of drives attached. (For more units on a single controller, depending on the number of drives that you want to configure the unit and install the driver. You can use the 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM) to create a...
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...3ware RAID controller installed, and want to update the driver or firmware for the controller as you install the operating system. • If the operating system is organized by operating system: • "Driver Installation Under Windows" on page 33 • "Driver Installation Under Linux" on page 42 • "Driver ... 57 Note: If you start the operating system and then install the driver. www.3ware.com 32 4 Driver Installation This chapter provides details about how to install the driver for your 3ware RAID controller and make the units available to your operating system. • If ...
...3ware RAID controller installed, and want to update the driver or firmware for the controller as you install the operating system. • If the operating system is organized by operating system: • "Driver Installation Under Windows" on page 33 • "Driver Installation Under Linux" on page 42 • "Driver ... 57 Note: If you start the operating system and then install the driver. www.3ware.com 32 4 Driver Installation This chapter provides details about how to install the driver for your 3ware RAID controller and make the units available to your operating system. • If ...
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... latest service pack available. Consult the installation guide that guide from another drive.). • Floppy diskette, to : • Create a driver diskette for how to create a driver diskette. This section contains instructions for the 3ware RAID controller. • Install the 3ware driver and Windows on a new drive or unit. • Install the 3ware driver when Windows is already installed on a different device.
... latest service pack available. Consult the installation guide that guide from another drive.). • Floppy diskette, to : • Create a driver diskette for how to create a driver diskette. This section contains instructions for the 3ware RAID controller. • Install the 3ware driver and Windows on a new drive or unit. • Install the 3ware driver when Windows is already installed on a different device.
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... more mass storage devices or you have an additional 3ware RAID controller. 3 Insert the 3ware driver diskette and press Enter. . 34 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 If Windows is already installed on another drive, turn to "Installing the 3ware Driver on a Windows System that Boots from the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 installation CD and press F6 when you...
... more mass storage devices or you have an additional 3ware RAID controller. 3 Insert the 3ware driver diskette and press Enter. . 34 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 If Windows is already installed on another drive, turn to "Installing the 3ware Driver on a Windows System that Boots from the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 installation CD and press F6 when you...
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... page 41. appears, click Custom (advanced). 4 When the message "Where do you want :?" appears, click Load Driver. 5 Insert the media with AMCC 3ware 9000 Series RAID Controller appears, press Enter to add. Driver Installation Under Windows 4 When a box with the 3ware driver. Otherwise, press Enter. 6 If the "Digital Signature Not Found" message appears, click Yes to continue the...
... page 41. appears, click Custom (advanced). 4 When the message "Where do you want :?" appears, click Load Driver. 5 Insert the media with AMCC 3ware 9000 Series RAID Controller appears, press Enter to add. Driver Installation Under Windows 4 When a box with the 3ware driver. Otherwise, press Enter. 6 If the "Digital Signature Not Found" message appears, click Yes to continue the...
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... the 3ware RAID controller on the 3ware CD that already has a Windows operating system boot device, follow the instructions in this section. You can use one of these two procedures: • Installing the 3ware driver with the 9.5.1 driver install utility • Installing the 3ware driver under Windows with the Found New Hardware wizard Installing the 3ware driver with the 9.5.1 driver install utility 1 Insert the 3ware CD...
... the 3ware RAID controller on the 3ware CD that already has a Windows operating system boot device, follow the instructions in this section. You can use one of these two procedures: • Installing the 3ware driver with the 9.5.1 driver install utility • Installing the 3ware driver under Windows with the Found New Hardware wizard Installing the 3ware driver with the 9.5.1 driver install utility 1 Insert the 3ware CD...
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Depending upon your operating system, you will be a red checkmark. The green checkmarks indicate successful installation of the two following screens. If unsuccessful, there will see one of the driver. Driver Installation Under Windows Figure 18. 3ware Device Driver Installation Wizard 3 Click Next. Figure 19. Windows Vista, 2003, and 2008 Final Install Screen www.3ware.com 37
Depending upon your operating system, you will be a red checkmark. The green checkmarks indicate successful installation of the two following screens. If unsuccessful, there will see one of the driver. Driver Installation Under Windows Figure 18. 3ware Device Driver Installation Wizard 3 Click Next. Figure 19. Windows Vista, 2003, and 2008 Final Install Screen www.3ware.com 37
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... installer. Figure 21. Note that you start Windows after installing a 3ware RAID controller, Windows recognizes it as a Plug and Play device, and brings up the Found New Hardware Wizard. This wizard guides you in installing the 3ware driver (see screens for the installation of two drivers during this process. Found New Hardware Wizard 38 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
... installer. Figure 21. Note that you start Windows after installing a 3ware RAID controller, Windows recognizes it as a Plug and Play device, and brings up the Found New Hardware Wizard. This wizard guides you in installing the 3ware driver (see screens for the installation of two drivers during this process. Found New Hardware Wizard 38 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
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... it is on the screen to continue the installation. 4 When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears (Figure 22), click Finish. www.3ware.com 39 Driver Installation Under Windows To install the 3ware driver under Windows with the Found New Hardware wizard 1 Click the Next button and respond to the questions the Wizard displays. 2 When the...
... it is on the screen to continue the installation. 4 When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears (Figure 22), click Finish. www.3ware.com 39 Driver Installation Under Windows To install the 3ware driver under Windows with the Found New Hardware wizard 1 Click the Next button and respond to the questions the Wizard displays. 2 When the...
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Figure 24. Completing Found New Hardware Wizard After the driver has been installed, continue with the instructions below under "Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to the Found New Hardware Wizard 7 When the second Completing the Found New Hardware screen appears, click Finish. Driver Installation Figure 23. Welcome to Windows" on page 41. 40 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
Figure 24. Completing Found New Hardware Wizard After the driver has been installed, continue with the instructions below under "Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to the Found New Hardware Wizard 7 When the second Completing the Found New Hardware screen appears, click Finish. Driver Installation Figure 23. Welcome to Windows" on page 41. 40 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
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In the Computer Management window, under Storage, select Disk Management. Computer Management Screen 3 Follow the steps that appear on the screen to write a signature to the drive. 4 Right-click on ... to partition and format the new units or disks: From the Start menu, choose Programs>Administrative Tools > Computer Management. www.3ware.com 41 Figure 25. Driver Installation Under Windows Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to Windows After the 3ware driver has been installed, you need to partition and format the new units or disks. 1 Remove the...
In the Computer Management window, under Storage, select Disk Management. Computer Management Screen 3 Follow the steps that appear on the screen to write a signature to the drive. 4 Right-click on ... to partition and format the new units or disks: From the Start menu, choose Programs>Administrative Tools > Computer Management. www.3ware.com 41 Figure 25. Driver Installation Under Windows Making Units Managed by a 3ware Controller Available to Windows After the 3ware driver has been installed, you need to partition and format the new units or disks. 1 Remove the...
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... required for legacy JBOD units.) Do not remove the 8000 board from your system, while leaving the 8000 controller installed. 2 Install the Windows driver. (For details, "Driver Installation Under Windows" on page 33.) 3 Run the conversion utility to convert the units. 4 Power down the system,... Linux or FreeBSD 1 Upgrade your RAID units from a 3ware 8000 series RAID controller to a 3ware 9000 series controller. You will need to run the utility. For units using JBOD, see "Moving Legacy JBOD Units to a 9000 Controller" on page 142. In addition, RAID 0, 10, and 5 units must...
... required for legacy JBOD units.) Do not remove the 8000 board from your system, while leaving the 8000 controller installed. 2 Install the Windows driver. (For details, "Driver Installation Under Windows" on page 33.) 3 Run the conversion utility to convert the units. 4 Power down the system,... Linux or FreeBSD 1 Upgrade your RAID units from a 3ware 8000 series RAID controller to a 3ware 9000 series controller. You will need to run the utility. For units using JBOD, see "Moving Legacy JBOD Units to a 9000 Controller" on page 142. In addition, RAID 0, 10, and 5 units must...
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...the applicable drives. To move legacy JBOD units under Linux or FreeBSD 1 Upgrade your system, while leaving the 8000 controller installed. 2 Install the Windows driver. (For details, see "Driver Installation Under Windows" on the Policy screen. 6 Press the F8 or Esc key to save and exit. Instead, power down ... bay or an enclosure with removable trays, you should not add a drive via 3DM. To move legacy JBOD units under Windows 1 Install the 9000 controller in a system hang or may even damage the system and the drive. 142 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
...the applicable drives. To move legacy JBOD units under Linux or FreeBSD 1 Upgrade your system, while leaving the 8000 controller installed. 2 Install the Windows driver. (For details, see "Driver Installation Under Windows" on the Policy screen. 6 Press the F8 or Esc key to save and exit. Instead, power down ... bay or an enclosure with removable trays, you should not add a drive via 3DM. To move legacy JBOD units under Windows 1 Install the 9000 controller in a system hang or may even damage the system and the drive. 142 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1
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...; VMware 3.x must be installed from the Windows driver download, which contains 3wUpdate.exe. To download the driver or firmware 1 On the 3ware website (www.3ware.com), navigate to Service and Support > Software Downloads. 2 Click Download Released Software. 3 Select your product series and then the model of your controller. 4 Select Driver or Firmware as it 's default installation. The...
...; VMware 3.x must be installed from the Windows driver download, which contains 3wUpdate.exe. To download the driver or firmware 1 On the 3ware website (www.3ware.com), navigate to Service and Support > Software Downloads. 2 Click Download Released Software. 3 Select your product series and then the model of your controller. 4 Select Driver or Firmware as it 's default installation. The...