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... the Drives 20 Step 3. Connect the Cables to the SATA/SAS Drive Multi-Lane Backplane . 21 Step 4. Table of this Package 1 System Requirements 2 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models 4 Cables 7 Safety Information 10 Chapter 2. Getting Started 1 Contents of Contents About this manual 40 www.3ware.com iii Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need...
... the Drives 20 Step 3. Connect the Cables to the SATA/SAS Drive Multi-Lane Backplane . 21 Step 4. Table of this Package 1 System Requirements 2 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models 4 Cables 7 Safety Information 10 Chapter 2. Getting Started 1 Contents of Contents About this manual 40 www.3ware.com iii Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 15 Tools You Need...
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... 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 cables for the 3ware 9650SE model For...
... 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 cables for the 3ware 9650SE model For...
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...up 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 Each of a bulk pack, cables are not included. Note: Cables for use with a non Multi-lane backplane ("direct attach") or with individual drives...are provided with the 12-port controller Four are provided with PCI-Express® slot that supports the specific 9650SE model, as shown in a single pack or as part of these Multi-lane cables supports up to eight serial ATA drives, through connection to SFF-8087 ...
...up 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 Each of a bulk pack, cables are not included. Note: Cables for use with a non Multi-lane backplane ("direct attach") or with individual drives...are provided with the 12-port controller Four are provided with PCI-Express® slot that supports the specific 9650SE model, as shown in a single pack or as part of these Multi-lane cables supports up to eight serial ATA drives, through connection to SFF-8087 ...
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....asp Note: Shielded and unshielded interface cables for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes, at http://www.3ware.com/support. www.3ware.com 3 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...
....asp Note: Shielded and unshielded interface cables for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes, at http://www.3ware.com/support. www.3ware.com 3 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...
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... part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. 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 cables. www.3ware.com 7 If you...
... part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. 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 cables. www.3ware.com 7 If you...
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...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 other end (Figure 7). Multi-lane 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. Depending on each end ...
...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 other end (Figure 7). Multi-lane 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. Depending on each end ...
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...an M8 connector on one end and eight individual SATA connectors on the other end. Multi-lane M8 Cable (SFF-8087) Multi-lane M8 fanout cable When connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to individual SATA drives or a backplane that have SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors (Figure... 9). These cables have eight individual connectors instead of four. Cables Multi-lane M8 Y cable Use this cable when connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to multi-lane-enabled drive backplanes that has individual SATA connectors, use ...
...an M8 connector on one end and eight individual SATA connectors on the other end. Multi-lane M8 Cable (SFF-8087) Multi-lane M8 fanout cable When connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to individual SATA drives or a backplane that have SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors (Figure... 9). These cables have eight individual connectors instead of four. Cables Multi-lane M8 Y cable Use this cable when connecting a 9650SE-24M8 controller to multi-lane-enabled drive backplanes that has individual SATA connectors, use ...
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... on the backplane, use multi-lane converter cables, which have a computer technician perform the installation. Multi-lane SFF-8087 to a chassis that has SFF-8470 connectors on the other than normal room dust). 10 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Site Selection... environment 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 SFF-8470 Serial ATA Converter Cable Safety Information To reduce the risk of airborne particles (other (Figure 10). Getting Started Multi-lane ...
... on the backplane, use multi-lane converter cables, which have a computer technician perform the installation. Multi-lane SFF-8087 to a chassis that has SFF-8470 connectors on the other than normal room dust). 10 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Site Selection... environment 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 SFF-8470 Serial ATA Converter Cable Safety Information To reduce the risk of airborne particles (other (Figure 10). Getting Started Multi-lane ...
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...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. Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with a properly grounded wall outlet. Provided a ...they serve as the product's main power disconnect. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the member drives. www.3ware.com 11 Do not reconnect the power cords until the hardware is installed and the system cover is closed. Protecting Equipment and...
...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. Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with a properly grounded wall outlet. Provided a ...they serve as the product's main power disconnect. Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the member drives. www.3ware.com 11 Do not reconnect the power cords until the hardware is installed and the system cover is closed. Protecting Equipment and...
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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. The on-board heat sink collects heat, and must be installed in order to disburse it. Getting Started ESD (Electrostatic...
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. The on-board heat sink collects heat, and must be installed in order to disburse it. Getting Started ESD (Electrostatic...
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... chassis to connect the I2C cable (Chassis Control Cable) from the CCU to Table 2, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 9650SE. Do NOT insert the 9650SE controller into a PCI-X slot. Some chassis do not require the LED connection, but can connect to the overall activity indicator on the 3ware 9650SE controller. www.3ware.com 13 Please check the...
... chassis to connect the I2C cable (Chassis Control Cable) from the CCU to Table 2, "LED Indicator Pin Positions," on the 9650SE. Do NOT insert the 9650SE controller into a PCI-X slot. Some chassis do not require the LED connection, but can connect to the overall activity indicator on the 3ware 9650SE controller. www.3ware.com 13 Please check the...
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..., be sure to connect the SATA cable from the drive to the controller and connect the drive to power before or after installing the 9650SE controller. 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... installed in your system. For a discussion of RAID levels, see or configure the drives. Excessive force can be able to see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. When to follow the installation instructions in the event of the RAID Controller Be careful when ...
..., be sure to connect the SATA cable from the drive to the controller and connect the drive to power before or after installing the 9650SE controller. 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... installed in your system. For a discussion of RAID levels, see or configure the drives. Excessive force can be able to see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. When to follow the installation instructions in the event of the RAID Controller Be careful when ...
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... the end of each hard drive you want to connect the first cable. 3 Align the cable connector with the controller. (For other 9650SE models, turn to the next page.) One edge of the serial controller and the drive are susceptible to which port you will attach.) 16 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... the end of each hard drive you want to connect the first cable. 3 Align the cable connector with the controller. (For other 9650SE models, turn to the next page.) One edge of the serial controller and the drive are susceptible to which port you will attach.) 16 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... into place. 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. www.3ware.com 17 Step...
... into place. 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. www.3ware.com 17 Step...
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SATA Cable Connecting to Drive 3 Be sure that the power supply is keyed to "Step 4. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 3. If you are connecting your drives are connecting to Multi-lane drive backplanes, follow the steps on page 28. 20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide... One edge of each drive, select the end of a SATA cable and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. Finishing Up the RAID Controller ...
SATA Cable Connecting to Drive 3 Be sure that the power supply is keyed to "Step 4. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 3. If you are connecting your drives are connecting to Multi-lane drive backplanes, follow the steps on page 28. 20 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide... One edge of each drive, select the end of a SATA cable and plug it into the drive or drive carrier. Finishing Up the RAID Controller ...
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www.3ware.com 21 For details, see "Deciding Whether to Use the LED Status Connector" on the different 9650SE controllers. Connect Cables to the backplane. 2 Connect the other end of LED indicators on page 13. Figure 15 through Figure 20 show the location of each Multi-lane cable to the ...Indicators (Optional) Connecting drive activity LED indicators is connected to the backplane. 3 Be sure that the power supply is optional. Connect Cables to the SATA/ SAS Drive Multi-Lane Backplane Note: The steps on this page apply if you are connecting to individual drives, follow...
www.3ware.com 21 For details, see "Deciding Whether to Use the LED Status Connector" on the different 9650SE controllers. Connect Cables to the backplane. 2 Connect the other end of LED indicators on page 13. Figure 15 through Figure 20 show the location of each Multi-lane cable to the ...Indicators (Optional) Connecting drive activity LED indicators is connected to the backplane. 3 Be sure that the power supply is optional. Connect Cables to the SATA/ SAS Drive Multi-Lane Backplane Note: The steps on this page apply if you are connecting to individual drives, follow...
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... following steps to any common ground to complete the hardware installation. The user guide is included on the bottom Warning: If using a chassis that the cables do not interfere with your controller. Do not connect any cathode pins on the controller. Step 5. Check Installation and Close the Case 1 Verify that has... Horizontal 20 21 22 23 All Port number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 28 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... following steps to any common ground to complete the hardware installation. The user guide is included on the bottom Warning: If using a chassis that the cables do not interfere with your controller. Do not connect any cathode pins on the controller. Step 5. Check Installation and Close the Case 1 Verify that has... Horizontal 20 21 22 23 All Port number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 28 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... 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 Figure 32. Removing the battery module Bottom clip a) Push the battery module down on the lever-like clip on...
... 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 Figure 32. Removing the battery module Bottom clip a) Push the battery module down on the lever-like clip on...
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... removing the connector looks if you 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.... You can run the battery test from the controller. www.3ware.com 39 For detailed instructions, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. Removing the power cable from the BBU module Press down on the lever-like clip and pull the...
... removing the connector looks if you 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.... You can run the battery test from the controller. www.3ware.com 39 For detailed instructions, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. Removing the power cable from the BBU module Press down on the lever-like clip and pull the...