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... the Controller . . . 17 Step 2. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional 21 Step 5. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Table of this Package 1 System Requirements 2 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models 4 Cables 7 Safety Information 10 Chapter 2. Configure Your RAID Arrays 28 Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 29 Tools and equipment required 30 Installation Overview 30 Installation Instructions 32 Replacing the Battery 37 Appendix: Technical Support 40 Sales and ordering...
... the Controller . . . 17 Step 2. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional 21 Step 5. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Table of this Package 1 System Requirements 2 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models 4 Cables 7 Safety Information 10 Chapter 2. Configure Your RAID Arrays 28 Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 29 Tools and equipment required 30 Installation Overview 30 Installation Instructions 32 Replacing the Battery 37 Appendix: Technical Support 40 Sales and ordering...
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..., at this Guide Congratulations on the CD that came with your controller. About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide This guide tells you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). It is also available through the 3ware website: 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide 3ware HTML Bookshelf is available in mind during installation 2 Installing Your 3ware How to install your purchase of the documentation, combining the User Guide and the CLI Guide.
..., at this Guide Congratulations on the CD that came with your controller. About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide This guide tells you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). It is also available through the 3ware website: 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide 3ware HTML Bookshelf is available in mind during installation 2 Installing Your 3ware How to install your purchase of the documentation, combining the User Guide and the CLI Guide.
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...; optimization of RAID 5 and RAID 6 disk accesses to maximize application performance under heavy loads StorSave Battery Backup Unit (BBU) with write journaling to optimize data protection and performance (BBU must be purchased separately, and is not supported on 9650SE-2LP.) RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, Single Disk, JBOD, and Hot Spare (RAID 6 and RAID 50 are available only with 3ware RAID controller models that have 8 or more ports) PCI Express® x1, x4, or x8 connectivity Contents of this...
...; optimization of RAID 5 and RAID 6 disk accesses to maximize application performance under heavy loads StorSave Battery Backup Unit (BBU) with write journaling to optimize data protection and performance (BBU must be purchased separately, and is not supported on 9650SE-2LP.) RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, Single Disk, JBOD, and Hot Spare (RAID 6 and RAID 50 are available only with 3ware RAID controller models that have 8 or more ports) PCI Express® x1, x4, or x8 connectivity Contents of this...
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... you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in Table 1. A list of a bulk pack, cables are provided with a Multi-lane backplane, can be purchased separately. For more about these Multi-lane cables supports up to eight serial ATA drives, through connection to four serial ATA drives. One is available at http://www.3ware.com/products/ compatibility_sata2.asp 2 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Note: Cables for use with a non Multi-lane backplane ("direct attach") or with individual...
... you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in Table 1. A list of a bulk pack, cables are provided with a Multi-lane backplane, can be purchased separately. For more about these Multi-lane cables supports up to eight serial ATA drives, through connection to four serial ATA drives. One is available at http://www.3ware.com/products/ compatibility_sata2.asp 2 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Note: Cables for use with a non Multi-lane backplane ("direct attach") or with individual...
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... length. Drives may be connected to up to twenty-four SATA drives using the open source Linux 2.4 or 2.6 kernel driver FreeBSD, 32-bit and 64-bit x86 For the latest driver versions for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes, at http://www.3ware.com/products/compatability_9650se.asp Note: Shielded and unshielded interface cables for 3ware RAID Controller Models Controller Model 9650SE-2LP 9650SE-4LPML 9650SE-8LPML 9650SE-12LPML 9650SE-16LPML 9650SE-24M8 PCI-E X1...
... length. Drives may be connected to up to twenty-four SATA drives using the open source Linux 2.4 or 2.6 kernel driver FreeBSD, 32-bit and 64-bit x86 For the latest driver versions for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes, at http://www.3ware.com/products/compatability_9650se.asp Note: Shielded and unshielded interface cables for 3ware RAID Controller Models Controller Model 9650SE-2LP 9650SE-4LPML 9650SE-8LPML 9650SE-12LPML 9650SE-16LPML 9650SE-24M8 PCI-E X1...
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... Explorer 5.5 and later Mozilla Firefox 1.2 and later Netscape 7 and later Konquerer 3.5.1 In addition: JavaScript must be enabled Cookies must be enabled For best viewing, screen resolution should be 1024 x 768 or greater, with 16-bit color or greater. 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models Figure 1. 2-Port 3ware 9650SE-2LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED Connector Heat Sink Ports: 0 (on top) 1 (on the bottom) 4 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... Explorer 5.5 and later Mozilla Firefox 1.2 and later Netscape 7 and later Konquerer 3.5.1 In addition: JavaScript must be enabled Cookies must be enabled For best viewing, screen resolution should be 1024 x 768 or greater, with 16-bit color or greater. 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models Figure 1. 2-Port 3ware 9650SE-2LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED Connector Heat Sink Ports: 0 (on top) 1 (on the bottom) 4 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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9650SE RAID Controller Card Models Figure 2. 4-Port 3ware 9650SE-4LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connector Heat Sink Ports: 0 thru 3 Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9650SE-8LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat Sink Ports: 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Slots for battery BBU connector and hole for post www.3ware.com 5
9650SE RAID Controller Card Models Figure 2. 4-Port 3ware 9650SE-4LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connector Heat Sink Ports: 0 thru 3 Slots for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9650SE-8LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat Sink Ports: 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Slots for battery BBU connector and hole for post www.3ware.com 5
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... 3ware RAID controller. The appropriate cables are not detected. The following types of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. Multi-lane Cables Important: You should only use AMCC/3ware certified cables with your controller. If you must replace a cable, see the list of Multi-lane cables can result in drives that are included with the 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, 16-port, or 24-port 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. Cables Figure 6. 24-Port 3ware 9650SE-24M8 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors...
... 3ware RAID controller. The appropriate cables are not detected. The following types of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. Multi-lane Cables Important: You should only use AMCC/3ware certified cables with your controller. If you must replace a cable, see the list of Multi-lane cables can result in drives that are included with the 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, 16-port, or 24-port 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. Cables Figure 6. 24-Port 3ware 9650SE-24M8 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors...
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... Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) 8 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Multi-lane Serial ATA Breakout Cable (SFF-8087) SFF-8087-to connect the 9650SE controller and the enclosure backplane Figure 7. Note: This is the type of cable that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i connectors, these SFF-8087-toSFF-8087 4i cables have an SFF-8087 Multi-lane connector on one end and four individual SATA connectors on the enclosure you are using...
... Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) 8 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Multi-lane Serial ATA Breakout Cable (SFF-8087) SFF-8087-to connect the 9650SE controller and the enclosure backplane Figure 7. Note: This is the type of cable that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i connectors, these SFF-8087-toSFF-8087 4i cables have an SFF-8087 Multi-lane connector on one end and four individual SATA connectors on the enclosure you are using...
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... qualified persons. The 3ware 9650SE RAID controller card should have a SFF-8087 connector on one end and an Infini-band SFF-8470 connector on the backplane, use multi-lane converter cables, which have a computer technician perform the installation. Chapter 1. Figure 10. If you should be : Clean, dry, and free of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this information and...
... qualified persons. The 3ware 9650SE RAID controller card should have a SFF-8087 connector on one end and an Infini-band SFF-8470 connector on the backplane, use multi-lane converter cables, which have a computer technician perform the installation. Chapter 1. Figure 10. If you should be : Clean, dry, and free of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this information and...
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... electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices. In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all phone, network, and power cables. Provided with the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Before installing any of any computer equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect power cords. Replacing the heat sink will void the warranty. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the...
... electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices. In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all phone, network, and power cables. Provided with the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Before installing any of any computer equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect power cords. Replacing the heat sink will void the warranty. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the...
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..., and must be installed in PCI Express® slots. The on the 3ware RAID controller. Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on page 3 shows the type of the system. Table 1 on the slot in order to insert the controller: Cable routing may be easier if you are particularly important for each 9650SE model. 12 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installation Considerations Air Flow...
..., and must be installed in PCI Express® slots. The on the 3ware RAID controller. Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on page 3 shows the type of the system. Table 1 on the slot in order to insert the controller: Cable routing may be easier if you are particularly important for each 9650SE model. 12 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installation Considerations Air Flow...
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... refer to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types of the overall drive activity connector, see the figure for each connected SATA port. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Warning! Deciding Whether to Table 2, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 9650SE. Some chassis do not require the LED connection, but can connect to connect the I2C cable (Chassis Control Cable) from scratch, you are using a chassis or drive carrier that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs...
... refer to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types of the overall drive activity connector, see the figure for each connected SATA port. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Warning! Deciding Whether to Table 2, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 9650SE. Some chassis do not require the LED connection, but can connect to connect the I2C cable (Chassis Control Cable) from scratch, you are using a chassis or drive carrier that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs...
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... removed in the event of a drive failure. Excessive force can choose to install them either case, be sure to connect the SATA cable from the drive to the controller and connect the drive to Watch Out For During Installation of RAID levels, see or configure the drives. Chapter 1. In either before turning on page 15. 14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Things to power before or after installing the 9650SE controller. If you can damage the board...
... removed in the event of a drive failure. Excessive force can choose to install them either case, be sure to connect the SATA cable from the drive to the controller and connect the drive to Watch Out For During Installation of RAID levels, see or configure the drives. Chapter 1. In either before turning on page 15. 14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Things to power before or after installing the 9650SE controller. If you can damage the board...
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... 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with your drives, you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the disk drives, to see "Chapter 3. www.3ware.com 15 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need to remove a jumper or run a software utility to change the transfer rate to set the PM2 (power management) jumper on the controller before proceeding. Chapter 2. If this is the case for your hard drive...
... 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with your drives, you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the disk drives, to see "Chapter 3. www.3ware.com 15 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need to remove a jumper or run a software utility to change the transfer rate to set the PM2 (power management) jumper on the controller before proceeding. Chapter 2. If this is the case for your hard drive...
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... be inserted in one cable for the second SATA cable. (You connect one direction. Port 1 is on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. Connect the Cables to the Controller 1 For the 9650SE-2LP, take out the SATA cables provided with the connector on top. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Chapter 2. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you will attach.) 16 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... be inserted in one cable for the second SATA cable. (You connect one direction. Port 1 is on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. Connect the Cables to the Controller 1 For the 9650SE-2LP, take out the SATA cables provided with the connector on top. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Chapter 2. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you will attach.) 16 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... about which slot to Install the Controller" on page 12. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to use , see page 10.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI Express slot you are uncertain about safety precautions, see "Selecting the Slot in the x8 or x16 PCI Express slots. 18 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... about which slot to Install the Controller" on page 12. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to use , see page 10.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Find the PCI Express slot you are uncertain about safety precautions, see "Selecting the Slot in the x8 or x16 PCI Express slots. 18 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... cable or through the drive carrier. 4 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. Chapter 2. Figure 14. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation" on this page apply if you are not already installed in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. 2 For each drive, select the end of each SATA cable connector is connected to individual drives. Connect the Cables to the Drives Note: The steps on page 28. 20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide...
... cable or through the drive carrier. 4 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. Chapter 2. Figure 14. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation" on this page apply if you are not already installed in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. 2 For each drive, select the end of each SATA cable connector is connected to individual drives. Connect the Cables to the Drives Note: The steps on page 28. 20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide...
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...) Overall LED drive status indicator is the right-most LED header pin pair on each LED connector (J7 and J8). The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional) Figure 17. 8-Port 3ware 9650SE-8LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator...
...) Overall LED drive status indicator is the right-most LED header pin pair on each LED connector (J7 and J8). The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional) Figure 17. 8-Port 3ware 9650SE-8LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator...
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... power cables. Chapter 2. Step 5. The user guide is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 28 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Do not connect any common ground to any other components in the case or block the flow of any cathode pins on the controller. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation After you have installed the controller in 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide for information about configuring RAID arrays. Step 6. Configure Your RAID Arrays Turn to "First Time RAID Configuration...
... power cables. Chapter 2. Step 5. The user guide is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 28 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Do not connect any common ground to any other components in the case or block the flow of any cathode pins on the controller. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation After you have installed the controller in 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide for information about configuring RAID arrays. Step 6. Configure Your RAID Arrays Turn to "First Time RAID Configuration...