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... Table of this Guide iv Chapter 1. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 28 Step 6. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Configure Your RAID Arrays 28 Chapter 3. Getting Started 1 Contents of Contents About this Package 1... and equipment required 30 Installation Overview 30 Installation Instructions 32 Replacing the Battery 37 Appendix: Technical Support 40 Sales and ordering information 40 Feedback on this manual 40 www.3ware.com iii Connect the Cables to the Controller 16 Step 1 (Multi...
... Table of this Guide iv Chapter 1. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 28 Step 6. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need 15 Before You Start 15 Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Configure Your RAID Arrays 28 Chapter 3. Getting Started 1 Contents of Contents About this Package 1... and equipment required 30 Installation Overview 30 Installation Instructions 32 Replacing the Battery 37 Appendix: Technical Support 40 Sales and ordering information 40 Feedback on this manual 40 www.3ware.com iii Connect the Cables to the Controller 16 Step 1 (Multi...
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.... 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). Chapter Description 1 Getting Started Overview of the 3ware RAID controller and important safety factors to install a 3ware Battery Backup Unit Backup Unit (BBU) on your 3ware RAID controller RAID Controller 3 Installing...
.... 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). Chapter Description 1 Getting Started Overview of the 3ware RAID controller and important safety factors to install a 3ware Battery Backup Unit Backup Unit (BBU) on your 3ware RAID controller RAID Controller 3 Installing...
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... 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,...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 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,...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, ...
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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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..., 16-port, or 24-port 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. The appropriate cables are not detected. 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 battery holder BBU connector and hole for... post Cables SATA Cables The 2-port 9650SE RAID controller uses standard SATA ...
..., 16-port, or 24-port 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers. The appropriate cables are not detected. 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 battery holder BBU connector and hole for... post Cables SATA Cables The 2-port 9650SE RAID controller uses standard SATA ...
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...your drives, you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the disk drives, to 1.5Gbps. Check the documentation that came with the transfer rate set to enable staggered spinup. www.3ware.com 15 Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". 3 If appropriate..., set the transfer rate to 3.0Gbps,. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need the following tools during installation: An ESD grounding strap or mat A Phillips screwdriver Before You Start 3ware 9650SE...
...your drives, you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the disk drives, to 1.5Gbps. Check the documentation that came with the transfer rate set to enable staggered spinup. www.3ware.com 15 Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit". 3 If appropriate..., set the transfer rate to 3.0Gbps,. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need the following tools during installation: An ESD grounding strap or mat A Phillips screwdriver Before You Start 3ware 9650SE...
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...use write-caching for a limited period of a system power failure. When fully charged, the battery preserves the contents of the controller cache memory for optimal performance and not be attached to a 3ware 9650SE RAID controller to supply power to disks. When installing the BBU on that generate the most... heat in the system, such as video cards. If possible, place the controller with the BBU in a slot with good airflow, away from an attached battery pack in the...
...use write-caching for a limited period of a system power failure. When fully charged, the battery preserves the contents of the controller cache memory for optimal performance and not be attached to a 3ware 9650SE RAID controller to supply power to disks. When installing the BBU on that generate the most... heat in the system, such as video cards. If possible, place the controller with the BBU in a slot with good airflow, away from an attached battery pack in the...
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... BBU control module. Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9650SE series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is no power to the unit. These pieces attach to the controller at the ... on the controller. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Note: The battery will drain if it is plugged into the BBU until the system is ready for use. Wait to post hole on the BBU a) Clips b) BBU connector c) Post 30 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide...
... BBU control module. Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9650SE series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is no power to the unit. These pieces attach to the controller at the ... on the controller. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Note: The battery will drain if it is plugged into the BBU until the system is ready for use. Wait to post hole on the BBU a) Clips b) BBU connector c) Post 30 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide...
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... reattach it soon.) Figure 24. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw head from the plastic post 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller and align the BBU control module and the controller, making sure to the controller 32 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Removing the...
... reattach it soon.) Figure 24. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw head from the plastic post 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller and align the BBU control module and the controller, making sure to the controller 32 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Removing the...
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Installing the Battery Backup Unit 5 If you have a 4-port or 8-port 9650SE: a Hook the clips on the top of the battery module over slots on the top edge of the half-height controller Figure 28. Figure 27. Clips on the battery module hook over the slots on the top edge of the controller. Attaching the battery module to the half-height controller 34 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 3.
Installing the Battery Backup Unit 5 If you have a 4-port or 8-port 9650SE: a Hook the clips on the top of the battery module over slots on the top edge of the half-height controller Figure 28. Figure 27. Clips on the battery module hook over the slots on the top edge of the controller. Attaching the battery module to the half-height controller 34 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 3.
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...into place in the lower hole. Figure 30. Attaching the battery module to the full-height controller b Press down gently on the controller. www.3ware.com 35 Figure 29. Installation Instructions b Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the bottom clip can be inserted Bottom clip... If you have a 12-port, 16-port, or 24-port 9650SE: a Insert the clips on the top ...
...into place in the lower hole. Figure 30. Attaching the battery module to the full-height controller b Press down gently on the controller. www.3ware.com 35 Figure 29. Installation Instructions b Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the bottom clip can be inserted Bottom clip... If you have a 12-port, 16-port, or 24-port 9650SE: a Insert the clips on the top ...
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Installing the Battery Backup Unit 3 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on the BBU. Battery power connector inserted in power receptacle The controller is now ready to install in and there is no power to do this step until the system is plugged in your system. 36 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide If the system will drain if it is ready for use. Chapter 3. Figure 31. Note: The battery will not be used right away, wait to the unit.
Installing the Battery Backup Unit 3 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on the BBU. Battery power connector inserted in power receptacle The controller is now ready to install in and there is no power to do this step until the system is plugged in your system. 36 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide If the system will drain if it is ready for use. Chapter 3. Figure 31. Note: The battery will not be used right away, wait to the unit.
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... mit einer des falschen Typs. www.3ware.com 37 For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). Pour obtenir un module de batterie de rechange, entrez en contact avec AMCC. To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced...erhalten, wenden Sie sich an die AMCC. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 Remove...
... mit einer des falschen Typs. www.3ware.com 37 For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). Pour obtenir un module de batterie de rechange, entrez en contact avec AMCC. To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is replaced...erhalten, wenden Sie sich an die AMCC. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is powered down, that you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 Remove...
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... to remove the clips on the top of the battery module, lift out the bottom of the battery module slightly. 5 Once the bottom of the module is free, slide the module up to facilitate disconnecting the power cable.) 38 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide c) Lift up ...to release the clip on the top. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 4 While pressing down on the lever-like clip on the battery power connector and slide it out of the battery module to release the clips...
... to remove the clips on the top of the battery module, lift out the bottom of the battery module slightly. 5 Once the bottom of the module is free, slide the module up to facilitate disconnecting the power cable.) 38 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide c) Lift up ...to release the clip on the top. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 4 While pressing down on the lever-like clip on the battery power connector and slide it out of the battery module to release the clips...
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... the BBU page of this new battery. You can run the battery test from the controller. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. www.3ware.com 39 Figure 33. Replacing the Battery Figure 33 shows how removing the... removed the BBU control module in step 6, reattach it now. 8 Insert the new battery module and cable it up. 9 Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller, close up your system, and restart it. 10 Run a battery test to compute the estimated battery capacity of either 3BM or 3DM 2, or by using the...
... the BBU page of this new battery. You can run the battery test from the controller. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. www.3ware.com 39 Figure 33. Replacing the Battery Figure 33 shows how removing the... removed the BBU control module in step 6, reattach it now. 8 Insert the new battery module and cable it up. 9 Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller, close up your system, and restart it. 10 Run a battery test to compute the estimated battery capacity of either 3BM or 3DM 2, or by using the...