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...-Lane Backplane . 21 Step 4. Connect Cables to the Controller . . . 17 Step 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Connect the Cables to the Controller 16 Step 1 (Multi-lane Controllers). Install the Controller in the Computer 18 Step 3. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 28 Step 6. Connect the Cables to the...
...-Lane Backplane . 21 Step 4. Connect Cables to the Controller . . . 17 Step 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Connect the Cables to the Controller 16 Step 1 (Multi-lane Controllers). Install the Controller in the Computer 18 Step 3. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 28 Step 6. Connect the Cables to the...
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... support information is an HTML version of the 3ware® 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller. About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide 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...
... support information is an HTML version of the 3ware® 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller. About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide 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...
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... 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 Package If you...
... 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 Package If you...
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..., and 16-port models. If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in Table 1. Each of these cables see "Multi-lane Cables" on page 9. A list of a bulk pack, cables are provided with individual drives. Chapter 1. Note: Cables for use with PCI-Express® slot that supports the specific 9650SE model, as shown in a single pack or...
..., and 16-port models. If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in Table 1. Each of these cables see "Multi-lane Cables" on page 9. A list of a bulk pack, cables are provided with individual drives. Chapter 1. Note: Cables for use with PCI-Express® slot that supports the specific 9650SE model, as shown in a single pack or...
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..., using the supplied interface cables. System Requirements Table 1: Required Slots 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 Depending on...
..., using the supplied interface cables. System Requirements Table 1: Required Slots 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 Depending on...
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... 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 Mozilla Firefox...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 Chapter 1.
... 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 Mozilla Firefox...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 Chapter 1.
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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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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 Chapter 1.
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... result in drives that are included with your 3ware RAID controller. The following types of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. www.3ware.com 7 Using an incorrect cable can be used with your controller. Cables Figure 6. 24-Port 3ware 9650SE-24M8 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 16...
... result in drives that are included with your 3ware RAID controller. The following types of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. www.3ware.com 7 Using an incorrect cable can be used with your controller. Cables Figure 6. 24-Port 3ware 9650SE-24M8 Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 16...
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...-8087 Multi-lane connector on one end and four individual SATA connectors on the other end (Figure 7). Chapter 1. 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, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port ML...-lane connectors on the enclosure you are using, you may need to purchase a different cable to -SFF-8087 Multi-lane cables For use with most 3ware 9650SE Multi-lane controllers (except the 24-port). Multi-lane Serial ATA Breakout Cable (SFF-8087) SFF-8087-to connect the...
...-8087 Multi-lane connector on one end and four individual SATA connectors on the other end (Figure 7). Chapter 1. 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, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port ML...-lane connectors on the enclosure you are using, you may need to purchase a different cable to -SFF-8087 Multi-lane cables For use with most 3ware 9650SE Multi-lane controllers (except the 24-port). Multi-lane Serial ATA Breakout Cable (SFF-8087) SFF-8087-to connect the...
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... 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 other than normal ...perform the installation. Getting Started Multi-lane converter cables for 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port controllers To connect from a 3ware 9650SE multi-lane RAID controller to a chassis that is designed to operate as a component to SFF-8470 Serial ATA Converter Cable Safety Information To reduce...
... 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 other than normal ...perform the installation. Getting Started Multi-lane converter cables for 4-port, 8-port, 12-port, and 16-port controllers To connect from a 3ware 9650SE multi-lane RAID controller to a chassis that is designed to operate as a component to SFF-8470 Serial ATA Converter Cable Safety Information To reduce...
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... susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all phone, network, and power cables. Provided with the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. www.3ware.com 11 Back up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller. During an electrical storm, we recommend you plug your data! Protecting Equipment and Data Heat Sink Warning...
... susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all phone, network, and power cables. Provided with the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. www.3ware.com 11 Back up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller. During an electrical storm, we recommend you plug your data! Protecting Equipment and Data Heat Sink Warning...
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... particularly important for each 9650SE model. 12 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 1. It is open slot. 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers must be installed in order to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on -board heat sink collects heat, and must have adequate airflow in PCI Express® slots. Table 1 on the 3ware RAID controller. Installation Considerations Air...
... particularly important for each 9650SE model. 12 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 1. It is open slot. 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers must be installed in order to Install the Controller Consider these factors when deciding on -board heat sink collects heat, and must have adequate airflow in PCI Express® slots. Table 1 on the 3ware RAID controller. Installation Considerations Air...
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... the LED connection, but can connect to Table 2, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 9650SE. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Doing so could potentially damage the board or the system, and void the warranty. www.3ware.com 13 Warning! For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which...
... the LED connection, but can connect to Table 2, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 9650SE. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Doing so could potentially damage the board or the system, and void the warranty. www.3ware.com 13 Warning! For the location of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which...
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... not be easily removed in the event of the RAID Controller Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into hot-swappable enclosures, so that they can be able to see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. When to use RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, or 50, you can ...the controller and connect the drive to Watch Out For During Installation of a drive failure. If you are not already installed in "Chapter 2. Things to power before or after installing the 9650SE controller. In either before turning on page 15. 14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation ...
... not be easily removed in the event of the RAID Controller Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into hot-swappable enclosures, so that they can be able to see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. When to use RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, or 50, you can ...the controller and connect the drive to Watch Out For During Installation of a drive failure. If you are not already installed in "Chapter 2. Things to power before or after installing the 9650SE controller. In either before turning on page 15. 14 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation ...
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...If 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 the transfer rate set the transfer rate to 1.5Gbps. Please check with your... the Battery Backup Unit". 3 If appropriate, set the PM2 (power management) jumper on how to set to 3.0Gbps. 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 see "Chapter 3....
...If 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 the transfer rate set the transfer rate to 1.5Gbps. Please check with your... the Battery Backup Unit". 3 If appropriate, set the PM2 (power management) jumper on how to set to 3.0Gbps. 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 see "Chapter 3....
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... susceptible to damage from excessive bending. Note: The connectors on top. Figure 11. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port Port 0 is on the end of each SATA cable connector is on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. Port 1 is keyed so that...
... susceptible to damage from excessive bending. Note: The connectors on top. Figure 11. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). SATA Cables Being Inserted Into Port Port 0 is on the end of each SATA cable connector is on the controller, matching the slotted key and carefully mate the connectors. Port 1 is keyed so that...
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...16-port, and 24-port cards will mate with the grooves in the x8 or x16 PCI Express slots. 18 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Install the Controller in a one lane (x1) PCI Express slot. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the ...system's motherboard. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Only the 3ware 9650SE-2LP RAID controller will fit in the Computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the PCI Express slot so that the contacts will work in the slot...
...16-port, and 24-port cards will mate with the grooves in the x8 or x16 PCI Express slots. 18 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Install the Controller in a one lane (x1) PCI Express slot. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the ...system's motherboard. 5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Only the 3ware 9650SE-2LP RAID controller will fit in the Computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it in the slot. 6 Position the card in the PCI Express slot so that the contacts will work in the slot...
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www.3ware.com 19 Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot Do NOT use a PCI or PCI-X slot. Step 2. Use a PCI Express slot for your motherboard. 8 Check that the 3ware RAID controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with ...Controller in the Computer 7 Press down gently on the bracket to secure the filler bracket in step 5. 9 When you tighten the screw on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is not slanted in doubt about what slots you have, check the documentation for the 3ware 9650SE controller...
www.3ware.com 19 Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot Do NOT use a PCI or PCI-X slot. Step 2. Use a PCI Express slot for your motherboard. 8 Check that the 3ware RAID controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with ...Controller in the Computer 7 Press down gently on the bracket to secure the filler bracket in step 5. 9 When you tighten the screw on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is not slanted in doubt about what slots you have, check the documentation for the 3ware 9650SE controller...
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... your controller to either the backplane or the individual drives, either by cable or through the drive carrier. 4 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional)" on page 28. 20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation" on page 21. 5 Turn to "Step 4. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller...
... your controller to either the backplane or the individual drives, either by cable or through the drive carrier. 4 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional)" on page 28. 20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation" on page 21. 5 Turn to "Step 4. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller...