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...Information About Different Controllers in 3BM 137 Partitioning and Formatting Units 137 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Configuring Your Controller 115 Viewing Information About Individual Controllers 115 Viewing and Seting Controller Policies 117 Viewing Controller Policies 118 Setting...Reference 84 Controller Summary Page 84 Controller Details Page 86 Unit Information Page 87 Unit Details Page 89 Drive Information Page 90 Drive Details Window 92 Controller Settings Page 93 Scheduling Page 98 Maintenance Page 100 Alarms Page 109 Battery Backup ...
...Information About Different Controllers in 3BM 137 Partitioning and Formatting Units 137 ii 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Configuring Your Controller 115 Viewing Information About Individual Controllers 115 Viewing and Seting Controller Policies 117 Viewing Controller Policies 118 Setting...Reference 84 Controller Summary Page 84 Controller Details Page 86 Unit Information Page 87 Unit Details Page 89 Drive Information Page 90 Drive Details Window 92 Controller Settings Page 93 Scheduling Page 98 Maintenance Page 100 Alarms Page 109 Battery Backup ...
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... 201 Using the Update Utility With Multiple 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 219 Chapter 11.
... 201 Using the Update Utility With Multiple 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 219 Chapter 11.
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...Provides an overview of initialization, verify, rebuild, and self-tests. Describes the basics of using 3BM. vi 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Configuring Units 9. Describes the basics of using 3DM and includes a reference of the steps required...3ware 9000 series controllers. Describes how to check unit and drive status, review alarms and errors, schedule background maintenance tasks, and manually start them, when necessary or desirable. First-Time RAID Configuration Using 3BM 4. Describes how to view details about checking battery status on a BBU (Battery...
...Provides an overview of initialization, verify, rebuild, and self-tests. Describes the basics of using 3BM. vi 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Configuring Units 9. Describes the basics of using 3DM and includes a reference of the steps required...3ware 9000 series controllers. Describes how to check unit and drive status, review alarms and errors, schedule background maintenance tasks, and manually start them, when necessary or desirable. First-Time RAID Configuration Using 3BM 4. Describes how to view details about checking battery status on a BBU (Battery...
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... Manager 2 (3DM®2) simplifies storage configuration and management through a web browser. 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 a chassis that supports it when...
... Manager 2 (3DM®2) simplifies storage configuration and management through a web browser. 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 a chassis that supports it when...
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... lost if a power failure occurred. However when data is stored in system cache, 3ware controller cache, and drive cache before the data is enabled (9550SX and 9590SE controllers only). With a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) installed, the cache stored on the 3ware controller can be restored. • StorSave Profiles allow you can also define the rate at...
... lost if a power failure occurred. However when data is stored in system cache, 3ware controller cache, and drive cache before the data is enabled (9550SX and 9590SE controllers only). With a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) installed, the cache stored on the 3ware controller can be restored. • StorSave Profiles allow you can also define the rate at...
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... 3DM pages on menus, and provides direct link access to others. The Alarms page shows a list of a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), if one is installed, and allows you to test the battery. The BBU page shows the status of alarms, including the specific alarm message, and the exact date and time...Screens 3DM Menus The 3DM menu bar groups access to a number of individual units. www.3ware.com 77 Figure 34. 3DM Menu Bar Status information is permitted, and the incoming port which 3DM will use for a particular controller. The 3DM 2 Settings page lets you access to the Alarms page and the BBU...
... 3DM pages on menus, and provides direct link access to others. The Alarms page shows a list of a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), if one is installed, and allows you to test the battery. The BBU page shows the status of alarms, including the specific alarm message, and the exact date and time...Screens 3DM Menus The 3DM menu bar groups access to a number of individual units. www.3ware.com 77 Figure 34. 3DM Menu Bar Status information is permitted, and the incoming port which 3DM will use for a particular controller. The 3DM 2 Settings page lets you access to the Alarms page and the BBU...
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...logged in with the new password. 80 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide On the 3DM 2 Settings page you define preference settings that affect the overall operation of 3DM. The User access level allows the user to test the battery. These passwords work independently of 3DM. ... these settings are specified initially during installation of each other. 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 allows you to view...
...logged in with the new password. 80 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide On the 3DM 2 Settings page you define preference settings that affect the overall operation of 3DM. The User access level allows the user to test the battery. These passwords work independently of 3DM. ... these settings are specified initially during installation of each other. 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 allows you to view...
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...pages you work with throughout 3DM 2. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) 3DM 2 Reference This section includes details about the fields and features available on the 3DM menu bar. • Controller Summary Page • Controller Details Page • Unit Information Page •...; Unit Details Page • Drive Information Page • Drive Details Window • Controller Settings Page • Scheduling Page • Maintenance Page • Alarms Page • Battery Backup Page ...
...pages you work with throughout 3DM 2. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) 3DM 2 Reference This section includes details about the fields and features available on the 3DM menu bar. • Controller Summary Page • Controller Details Page • Unit Information Page •...; Unit Details Page • Drive Information Page • Drive Details Window • Controller Settings Page • Scheduling Page • Maintenance Page • Alarms Page • Battery Backup Page ...
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... received by the driver from the driver by 7000- Battery Backup Unit. The time shown for alarms generated by 9000-series controllers is automatically disabled on all units attached to the controller. 110 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide If the BBU is the time retrieved from... firmware. series controllers is "Ready", write cache can be enabled on the menu bar. Use this page to determine whether a backup battery is shown next to a blue box Time. Battery Backup Page Figure 47. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) • Errors ...
... received by the driver from the driver by 7000- Battery Backup Unit. The time shown for alarms generated by 9000-series controllers is automatically disabled on all units attached to the controller. 110 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide If the BBU is the time retrieved from... firmware. series controllers is "Ready", write cache can be enabled on the menu bar. Use this page to determine whether a backup battery is shown next to a blue box Time. Battery Backup Page Figure 47. Chapter 6. 3ware Disk Manager (3DM 2) • Errors ...
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...). • Failed Battery. The battery must be disconnected electronically. Indicates the estimated backup capacity in the 3ware RAID controller's cache memory. Indicates the status of time that the battery is set to the controller. • Fault.The BBU detected a fault. Charging of the battery. The battery failed a test and...Backup Capacity. This normally occurs about once a week to top off for more than two weeks, the battery status changes to backup the 3ware RAID controller. If the voltage falls outside the normal range, warning or error level AENs are generated based on . ...
...). • Failed Battery. The battery must be disconnected electronically. Indicates the estimated backup capacity in the 3ware RAID controller's cache memory. Indicates the status of time that the battery is set to the controller. • Fault.The BBU detected a fault. Charging of the battery. The battery failed a test and...Backup Capacity. This normally occurs about once a week to top off for more than two weeks, the battery status changes to backup the 3ware RAID controller. If the voltage falls outside the normal range, warning or error level AENs are generated based on . ...
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... after the test completes. 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 Indicates when the BBU last detected the battery pack was completed. Last Capacity Test. For details, see a higher number in this page to set preferences...
... after the test completes. 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 Indicates when the BBU last detected the battery pack was completed. Last Capacity Test. For details, see a higher number in this page to set preferences...
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... before going on or off for an unconfigured disk (JBOD). www.3ware.com 143 When a BBU is installed, if the battery is not "Ready," write cache is disabled and cannot be disabled in the event the unit degrades. Notes: For 9500S controllers, a setting at the BIOS level in 3BM can see whether Disable...
... before going on or off for an unconfigured disk (JBOD). www.3ware.com 143 When a BBU is installed, if the battery is not "Ready," write cache is disabled and cannot be disabled in the event the unit degrades. Notes: For 9500S controllers, a setting at the BIOS level in 3BM can see whether Disable...
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... present, then it only if no BBU is ignored, because the BBU preserves the contents of data that can have made. 150 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide The write cache will not automatically reenable when the unit is present. Setting the StorSave Profile through 3DM 1 Choose Management... on performance. Once the unit is a unit policy that has not yet been written to use a battery backup unit (BBU), FUA is present; If you have an impact on the Controller Settings page. Configuring Units The Protection and Balanced profiles honor FUA commands if no BBU is rebuilt.
... present, then it only if no BBU is ignored, because the BBU preserves the contents of data that can have made. 150 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide The write cache will not automatically reenable when the unit is present. Setting the StorSave Profile through 3DM 1 Choose Management... on performance. Once the unit is a unit policy that has not yet been written to use a battery backup unit (BBU), FUA is present; If you have an impact on the Controller Settings page. Configuring Units The Protection and Balanced profiles honor FUA commands if no BBU is rebuilt.
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... 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 of Your 3ware Driver You can view controller and driver information in which case it may be...
... 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 of Your 3ware Driver You can view controller and driver information in which case it may be...
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...is an add-on card that can see "Battery Backup Page" on which you can be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to supply power from a battery pack in the event of the cache memory for up menu, select Battery Backup and press Enter. On the pop-up ...the same as those available through 3DM. The Battery Backup Page appears, on page 110. 218 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide When fully charged, the battery preserves the contents of a system power loss. Maintaining Your Controller Viewing Battery Information The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is refreshed every 30 ...
...is an add-on card that can see "Battery Backup Page" on which you can be attached to a 3ware 9000 RAID controller to supply power from a battery pack in the event of the cache memory for up menu, select Battery Backup and press Enter. On the pop-up ...the same as those available through 3DM. The Battery Backup Page appears, on page 110. 218 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide When fully charged, the battery preserves the contents of a system power loss. Maintaining Your Controller Viewing Battery Information The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is refreshed every 30 ...
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...a point, it proceeds with your controller. In order to make a reliable estimate of battery capacity, the BBU pre-charges the battery before it will start dropping; The whole process usually takes between 8 and 12 hours. For how to be replaced periodically. eventually the battery voltage will say "LOW". This is... to back up to 24 hours, click OK to "Charging." www.3ware.com 219 To test the battery in a BBU in the BBU need to replace the battery, see the installation guide that testing the battery will see the voltage start charging again, and the status will change to ...
...a point, it proceeds with your controller. In order to make a reliable estimate of battery capacity, the BBU pre-charges the battery before it will start dropping; The whole process usually takes between 8 and 12 hours. For how to be replaced periodically. eventually the battery voltage will say "LOW". This is... to back up to 24 hours, click OK to "Charging." www.3ware.com 219 To test the battery in a BBU in the BBU need to replace the battery, see the installation guide that testing the battery will see the voltage start charging again, and the status will change to ...
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BBU Information Screen While Battery is Testing To test the battery in a BBU in 3BM 220 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Maintaining Your Controller Figure 92. 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. Chapter 10.
BBU Information Screen While Battery is Testing To test the battery in a BBU in 3BM 220 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide Maintaining Your Controller Figure 92. 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. Chapter 10.
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... Battery voltage 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...
... Battery voltage 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...
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... of time, the device driver may be caused by drive errors on write errors, the rebuild failure is weak Battery health check failed Cache synchronization completed Cache synchronization failed; If the 3ware RAID controller fails to respond to the device driver within a reasonable amount of read error. The default operation of the rebuild...
... of time, the device driver may be caused by drive errors on write errors, the rebuild failure is weak Battery health check failed Cache synchronization completed Cache synchronization failed; If the 3ware RAID controller fails to respond to the device driver within a reasonable amount of read error. The default operation of the rebuild...
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... effort is made to rectify the errors found , the primary DCB is unable to backup the 3ware RAID controller but the user should replace the battery. 047h Battery voltage is too low The Battery Backup Unit measures and evaluates the battery pack voltage on a continuous basis. When this error occurs. If a valid DCB is found . 043h...
... effort is made to rectify the errors found , the primary DCB is unable to backup the 3ware RAID controller but the user should replace the battery. 047h Battery voltage is too low The Battery Backup Unit measures and evaluates the battery pack voltage on a continuous basis. When this error occurs. If a valid DCB is found . 043h...