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... Step 3. Connect Cables to the Controller 16 Step 1 (Multi-lane Controllers). Configure Your RAID Arrays 28 Chapter 3. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Installing the Battery Backup Unit 29 Tools and equipment required 30 Installation Overview 30 Installation Instructions 32 Replacing...
... Step 3. Connect Cables to the Controller 16 Step 1 (Multi-lane Controllers). Configure Your RAID Arrays 28 Chapter 3. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Installing the Battery Backup Unit 29 Tools and equipment required 30 Installation Overview 30 Installation Instructions 32 Replacing...
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... RAID Controller 3 Installing the Battery How to install it. Chapter Description 1 Getting Started Overview of the 3ware® 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller. This guide tells you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide It is also available through the...
... RAID Controller 3 Installing the Battery How to install it. Chapter Description 1 Getting Started Overview of the 3ware® 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller. This guide tells you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide It is also available through the...
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... controller models that have 8 or more ports) PCI Express® x1, x4, or x8 connectivity Contents of this Package If you purchased a full retail kit, the following items are included: This document, 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide 3ware CD-ROM with driver, software, and additional documentation Appropriate...
... controller models that have 8 or more ports) PCI Express® x1, x4, or x8 connectivity Contents of this Package If you purchased a full retail kit, the following items are included: This document, 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide 3ware CD-ROM with driver, software, and additional documentation Appropriate...
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...cables see "Multi-lane Cables" on page 9. System Requirements Motherboard and Slot Requirements A workstation-class or server-class motherboard with PCI-Express® slot that supports the specific 9650SE model, as shown in a single pack or as part of a bulk pack, cables are provided with individual drives can be...backplane ("direct attach") or with the 16-port controller Note: For the 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port models. If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in Table 1. A list of these cables, see "Multi-lane M8 fanout cable" on page 7. For the 24-port model, ...
...cables see "Multi-lane Cables" on page 9. System Requirements Motherboard and Slot Requirements A workstation-class or server-class motherboard with PCI-Express® slot that supports the specific 9650SE model, as shown in a single pack or as part of a bulk pack, cables are provided with individual drives can be...backplane ("direct attach") or with the 16-port controller Note: For the 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port models. If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in Table 1. A list of these cables, see "Multi-lane M8 fanout cable" on page 7. For the 24-port model, ...
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.../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 Yes No No No No No PCI-E X4 Yes Yes Yes No No No PCI-E X8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PCI-E x16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive Requirements...
.../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 Yes No No No No No PCI-E X4 Yes Yes Yes No No No PCI-E X8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PCI-E x16 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive Requirements...
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Chapter 1. Getting Started Other Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling Adequate power supply for drives 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager), a browser-based application used to configure and maintain RAID units, requires one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 5.5 and later...132; 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...
Chapter 1. Getting Started Other Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling Adequate power supply for drives 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager), a browser-based application used to configure and maintain RAID units, requires one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 5.5 and later...132; 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...
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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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Chapter 1. Getting Started Figure 4. 12-Port 3ware 9650SE-12ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Holes for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9650SE-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 12 thru 15 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Holes for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post 6 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
Chapter 1. Getting Started Figure 4. 12-Port 3ware 9650SE-12ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Holes for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9650SE-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 12 thru 15 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Holes for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post 6 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... cables with the 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, 16-port, or 24-port 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. The following types of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. www.3ware.com 7 If you must replace a cable, see the list of Multi-lane cables can result... in drives that are included with your 3ware RAID controller. Cables Figure 6. 24-Port 3ware 9650SE-24M8 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 16 thru 23 8 thru 15 0 thru 7 Holes for...
... cables with the 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, 16-port, or 24-port 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. The following types of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. www.3ware.com 7 If you must replace a cable, see the list of Multi-lane cables can result... in drives that are included with your 3ware RAID controller. Cables Figure 6. 24-Port 3ware 9650SE-24M8 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 16 thru 23 8 thru 15 0 thru 7 Holes for...
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...SFF-8087 Multi-lane cables For use with a multi-lane-enabled drive backplane that ships with most 3ware 9650SE Multi-lane controllers (except the 24-port). Multi-lane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) 8 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Getting Started Multi-lane breakout cables for 4-port, ...multi-lane connectors on the other end (Figure 7). Multi-lane Serial ATA Breakout Cable (SFF-8087) SFF-8087-to connect the 9650SE controller and the enclosure backplane Figure 7. Figure 8. Note: This is the type of cable that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i ...
...SFF-8087 Multi-lane cables For use with a multi-lane-enabled drive backplane that ships with most 3ware 9650SE Multi-lane controllers (except the 24-port). Multi-lane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) 8 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Getting Started Multi-lane breakout cables for 4-port, ...multi-lane connectors on the other end (Figure 7). Multi-lane Serial ATA Breakout Cable (SFF-8087) SFF-8087-to connect the 9650SE controller and the enclosure backplane Figure 7. Figure 8. Note: This is the type of cable that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i ...
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...-lane M8 Y cable Use this cable when connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to multi-lane-enabled drive backplanes that they have eight individual connectors instead of four. These cables have SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors (Figure 9). www.3ware.com 9 They look similar to individual SATA drives or ...a backplane that has individual SATA connectors, use the Multi-lane M8 fanout cable. Multi-lane M8 Cable (SFF-8087) Multi-lane M8 fanout cable When connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to the...
...-lane M8 Y cable Use this cable when connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to multi-lane-enabled drive backplanes that they have eight individual connectors instead of four. These cables have SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors (Figure 9). www.3ware.com 9 They look similar to individual SATA drives or ...a backplane that has individual SATA connectors, use the Multi-lane M8 fanout cable. Multi-lane M8 Cable (SFF-8087) Multi-lane M8 fanout cable When connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to the...
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... a computer system and conforming to a chassis that is provided for 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port controllers To connect from a 3ware 9650SE multi-lane RAID controller to standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) practices, you should be : Clean, dry, and free of bodily injury, electrical...and equipment damage, read this information and observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your computer. 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...
... a computer system and conforming to a chassis that is provided for 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port controllers To connect from a 3ware 9650SE multi-lane RAID controller to standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) practices, you should be : Clean, dry, and free of bodily injury, electrical...and equipment damage, read this information and observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your computer. 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...
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...warranty. Replacing the factory-installed heat sink will alter thermal characteristics and cooling requirements and may be found inside computer equipment. www.3ware.com 11 Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with a properly grounded wall outlet. Provided a product ... regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all phone, network, and power cables. Provided with the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the member drives. Do not reconnect the power cords until the ...
...warranty. Replacing the factory-installed heat sink will alter thermal characteristics and cooling requirements and may be found inside computer equipment. www.3ware.com 11 Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with a properly grounded wall outlet. Provided a product ... regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all phone, network, and power cables. Provided with the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the member drives. Do not reconnect the power cords until the ...
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...when deciding on page 3 shows the type of the system. It is open slot. 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers must be easier if you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its two ends. ..., and must have adequate airflow in PCI Express® slots. Installation Considerations Air Flow, Cable Length, and Routing Space Adequate airflow and ventilation are exposed, do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of PCI Express slot required for 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. Selecting the Slot in...
...when deciding on page 3 shows the type of the system. It is open slot. 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers must be easier if you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its two ends. ..., and must have adequate airflow in PCI Express® slots. Installation Considerations Air Flow, Cable Length, and Routing Space Adequate airflow and ventilation are exposed, do not obstruct the air flow or prevent proper ventilation of PCI Express slot required for 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. Selecting the Slot in...
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... I2C connector on the 3ware 9650SE controller. Safety Information Note: Some low-cost motherboards have a single PCI Express slot which lights when any drive is active. Individual LED indicators, for each connected SATA port. www.3ware.com 13 Please check the 3ware web site for a ... Unit (CCU), follow the instructions that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. For the location of the overall drive activity ...
... I2C connector on the 3ware 9650SE controller. Safety Information Note: Some low-cost motherboards have a single PCI Express slot which lights when any drive is active. Individual LED indicators, for each connected SATA port. www.3ware.com 13 Please check the 3ware web site for a ... Unit (CCU), follow the instructions that came with the 3ware RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. For the location of the overall drive activity ...
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...when installing the 3ware RAID controller into hot-swappable enclosures, so that they can be easily removed in the event of RAID levels, see or configure the drives. If you are not already installed in "Chapter 2. In either before turning on page 15. 14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA ...RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on the system or you may want to power before or after installing the...
...when installing the 3ware RAID controller into hot-swappable enclosures, so that they can be easily removed in the event of RAID levels, see or configure the drives. If you are not already installed in "Chapter 2. In either before turning on page 15. 14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA ...RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on the system or you may want to power before or after installing the...
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... 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 3.0Gbps,. If this is ... case for your drives, you may need the following tools during installation: An ESD grounding strap or mat A Phillips screwdriver Before You Start 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with your disk drives to see "Chapter 3. Chapter 2. Please check with a backplane. 1 Be...
... 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 3.0Gbps,. If this is ... case for your drives, you may need the following tools during installation: An ESD grounding strap or mat A Phillips screwdriver Before You Start 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with your disk drives to see "Chapter 3. Chapter 2. Please check with a backplane. 1 Be...
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... cable. (You connect one direction. Connect the Cables to which port you will attach.) 16 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Port 1 is on top. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide... to the Controller 1 For the 9650SE-2LP, take out the SATA cables provided with the ...
... cable. (You connect one direction. Connect the Cables to which port you will attach.) 16 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Port 1 is on top. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide... to the Controller 1 For the 9650SE-2LP, take out the SATA cables provided with the ...
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www.3ware.com 17 Connect the Cables to the Controller The 9650SE-4LPML, 9650SE-8LPML, 9650SE-12ML, 9650SE16ML, and 9650SE-24M8 models are all multi-lane controllers. (For the 9650SE-2LP, turn to the previous page.) 1 Take out the multi-lane cables provided with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9650SE-16ML Controller Depending on... the controller. Figure 12. Connect the Cables to a multi-lane connector on the which model of the 9650SE you have, and the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect between one and four multi-lane cables. ...
www.3ware.com 17 Connect the Cables to the Controller The 9650SE-4LPML, 9650SE-8LPML, 9650SE-12ML, 9650SE16ML, and 9650SE-24M8 models are all multi-lane controllers. (For the 9650SE-2LP, turn to the previous page.) 1 Take out the multi-lane cables provided with an SFF-8087 Connector to the 9650SE-16ML Controller Depending on... the controller. Figure 12. Connect the Cables to a multi-lane connector on the which model of the 9650SE you have, and the number of drives you will be connecting, you will connect between one and four multi-lane cables. ...