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Installation Guide 3ware® 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller PN 720-0185-00 August 2008
Installation Guide 3ware® 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller PN 720-0185-00 August 2008
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... registered trademarks of this document, nor does AMCC make any commitment to make this document as accurate as possible, AMCC assumes no responsibility for reference purposes only. The 3ware logo, 3BM, Multi-Lane, StorSave, StorSwitch, StreamFusion, and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of PCI-SIG®. Firefox® is a registered trademark of AMCC. ii 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide All other countries...
... registered trademarks of this document, nor does AMCC make any commitment to make this document as accurate as possible, AMCC assumes no responsibility for reference purposes only. The 3ware logo, 3BM, Multi-Lane, StorSave, StorSwitch, StreamFusion, and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of PCI-SIG®. Firefox® is a registered trademark of AMCC. ii 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide All other countries...
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... 11 Attach the Cables to Your Controller 13 Connect the Cables to Backplanes 14 Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 15 Configure Your RAID Arrays 15 Chapter 3. Getting Started 1 Contents of Contents About this manual 26 www.3ware.com iii Installing a Battery Backup Unit 16 Before You Start 16 Installing the Control Module 17 Installing the Remote Battery 19 Replacing the Battery 23 Appendix: Technical Support 26 Sales and ordering information 26 Feedback on this Guide...
... 11 Attach the Cables to Your Controller 13 Connect the Cables to Backplanes 14 Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 15 Configure Your RAID Arrays 15 Chapter 3. Getting Started 1 Contents of Contents About this manual 26 www.3ware.com iii Installing a Battery Backup Unit 16 Before You Start 16 Installing the Control Module 17 Installing the Remote Battery 19 Replacing the Battery 23 Appendix: Technical Support 26 Sales and ordering information 26 Feedback on this Guide...
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Online help is an HTML version of the documentation, combining the User Guide and the CLI Guide. About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide This guide tells you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). It is also available through the 3ware website: 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide, Version 9.5.1 3ware HTML Bookshelf is also available when you how to install and maintain a BBU The following additional documentation is available in mind ...
Online help is an HTML version of the documentation, combining the User Guide and the CLI Guide. About this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB iv 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide This guide tells you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). It is also available through the 3ware website: 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide, Version 9.5.1 3ware HTML Bookshelf is also available when you how to install and maintain a BBU The following additional documentation is available in mind ...
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... 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). RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, Single Disk, and Hot Spare PCI Express® x8 connectivity Contents of this Package If you purchased a full retail kit, the following items are included: One of the following 3ware 9690SA RAID controller cards: 9690SA-4I (one internal...
... 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). RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, Single Disk, and Hot Spare PCI Express® x8 connectivity Contents of this Package If you purchased a full retail kit, the following items are included: One of the following 3ware 9690SA RAID controller cards: 9690SA-4I (one internal...
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... internal SFF-8087 to SFF8087 cables) 9690SA-8E (two external SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cables) 9690SA-4I4E (one internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 cable and one external SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable) If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in a single pack or as part of a bulk pack, cables are not included. 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models Figure 1. 4-Port 3ware 9690SA-4I Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector BBU connector and hole for post Internal Multilane connector Heat Sinks 2 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide...
... internal SFF-8087 to SFF8087 cables) 9690SA-8E (two external SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cables) 9690SA-4I4E (one internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 cable and one external SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable) If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in a single pack or as part of a bulk pack, cables are not included. 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models Figure 1. 4-Port 3ware 9690SA-4I Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector BBU connector and hole for post Internal Multilane connector Heat Sinks 2 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide...
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www.3ware.com 3 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models Figure 2. 8-Port 3ware 9690SA-8I Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector BBU connector and hole for post Two internal Multi-lane connectors Heat Sinks Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9690SA-8IF Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector BBU connector and hole for post I2C jumper 1 Two internal Multi-lane connectors Buzzer Buzzer Jumper Heat Sinks 1 Enables on board MUX if jumper is installed.
www.3ware.com 3 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models Figure 2. 8-Port 3ware 9690SA-8I Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector BBU connector and hole for post Two internal Multi-lane connectors Heat Sinks Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9690SA-8IF Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector BBU connector and hole for post I2C jumper 1 Two internal Multi-lane connectors Buzzer Buzzer Jumper Heat Sinks 1 Enables on board MUX if jumper is installed.
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...Two external Multi-lane connectors BBU connector and hole for post Heat Sinks Figure 5. 8-Port 3ware 9690SA-4I4E Serial ATA RAID Controller One external Multi-lane BBU connector and hole I2C connector One internal Multi-lane connector Heat Sinks Cables Important: You should only use AMCC/3ware certified cables with your 3ware RAID controller. If you must replace a cable, see the list of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. 4 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide The appropriate cables are not detected. Chapter...
...Two external Multi-lane connectors BBU connector and hole for post Heat Sinks Figure 5. 8-Port 3ware 9690SA-4I4E Serial ATA RAID Controller One external Multi-lane BBU connector and hole I2C connector One internal Multi-lane connector Heat Sinks Cables Important: You should only use AMCC/3ware certified cables with your 3ware RAID controller. If you must replace a cable, see the list of available cables and associated part numbers at http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. 4 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide The appropriate cables are not detected. Chapter...
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... 9690SA-8E and 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller cards, the SFF-8088 cable connects the external card connector to an external enclosure or backplane. These cables are for external enclosures that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i connectors. Multi-lane SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable Other Available Cables Two additional cables for other connectors can be purchased separately: SFF-8087 to SFF-8470 for use with an internal connector of the 9690SA-8I, 9690SA-8IF, 9690SA-4I, or 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller...
... 9690SA-8E and 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller cards, the SFF-8088 cable connects the external card connector to an external enclosure or backplane. These cables are for external enclosures that has the SFF-8087 mini SATA/SAS 4i connectors. Multi-lane SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS cable Other Available Cables Two additional cables for other connectors can be purchased separately: SFF-8087 to SFF-8470 for use with an internal connector of the 9690SA-8I, 9690SA-8IF, 9690SA-4I, or 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller...
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... SATA-1 (1.5 Gb/s) or SATA-2 (3.0 Gb/s) standards. A list of a rebuild, the enclosure needs to -SFF-8470 cable. In order to use enclosure support services, such as locating a drive by blinking an LED or notification of tested drives is available at http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp. 6 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Drive Requirements SAS and/or SATA drives can be of any capacity or physical form factor. Drives may be used with an x8 or x16 PCI-Express® slot. SAS (3.0 Gb/s) drives...
... SATA-1 (1.5 Gb/s) or SATA-2 (3.0 Gb/s) standards. A list of a rebuild, the enclosure needs to -SFF-8470 cable. In order to use enclosure support services, such as locating a drive by blinking an LED or notification of tested drives is available at http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp. 6 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Drive Requirements SAS and/or SATA drives can be of any capacity or physical form factor. Drives may be used with an x8 or x16 PCI-Express® slot. SAS (3.0 Gb/s) drives...
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... main power disconnect or sufficient space to access the power supply cord(s), because they serve as a component to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your system into a surge suppressor or UPS (uninterruptible power supply). The environment that is designed to operate as the product's main power disconnect. 8 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... main power disconnect or sufficient space to access the power supply cord(s), because they serve as a component to electrical storms, we recommend disconnecting all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your system into a surge suppressor or UPS (uninterruptible power supply). The environment that is designed to operate as the product's main power disconnect. 8 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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Before installing any of the hardware in Your Computer Warning! Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller. www.3ware.com 9 Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. Replacing the factory-installed heat sink will alter thermal characteristics and cooling requirements and may be found inside computer equipment. If your data! Protecting Equipment and Data Heat Sink...
Before installing any of the hardware in Your Computer Warning! Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller. www.3ware.com 9 Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the 3ware RAID controller. Replacing the factory-installed heat sink will alter thermal characteristics and cooling requirements and may be found inside computer equipment. If your data! Protecting Equipment and Data Heat Sink...
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... 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Things to disburse it. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on page 17. Chapter 1. Getting Started Installation Considerations Air Flow, Cable Length, and Routing Space Adequate airflow and ventilation are using a BBU, you are particularly important for a video card. Be sure to install the remote battery board separately from the controller. These slots cannot accommodate a 3ware 9690SA RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Cable routing may be installed in PCI Express® x8 or x16 slots...
... 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Things to disburse it. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on page 17. Chapter 1. Getting Started Installation Considerations Air Flow, Cable Length, and Routing Space Adequate airflow and ventilation are using a BBU, you are particularly important for a video card. Be sure to install the remote battery board separately from the controller. These slots cannot accommodate a 3ware 9690SA RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Cable routing may be installed in PCI Express® x8 or x16 slots...
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... hard drive manufacturers documentation or website on page 8 in an enclosure with the included low-profile bracket, using the same screws. 4 If appropriate, set to enable staggered spinup. Installing a Battery Backup Unit" on the disk drives, to 1.5Gbps. If this is required. 5 SATA-2 hard drives are sometimes shipped from the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller and replace it before proceeding. Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need to remove a jumper or run a software utility to change...
... hard drive manufacturers documentation or website on page 8 in an enclosure with the included low-profile bracket, using the same screws. 4 If appropriate, set to enable staggered spinup. Installing a Battery Backup Unit" on the disk drives, to 1.5Gbps. If this is required. 5 SATA-2 hard drives are sometimes shipped from the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller and replace it before proceeding. Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need to remove a jumper or run a software utility to change...
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... according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Locate the PCI Express slot you are uncertain about which slot to secure the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller after you select a PCI Express slot, not a PCI or PCI-X slot. Save this screw; Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to use , see "Selecting the Slot in Which to use for the slot. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Install the Controller in the Computer 1 If...
... according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Locate the PCI Express slot you are uncertain about which slot to secure the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller after you select a PCI Express slot, not a PCI or PCI-X slot. Save this screw; Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you want to use , see "Selecting the Slot in Which to use for the slot. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Install the Controller in the Computer 1 If...
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... the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is not slanted in any direction; If in doubt about what slots you have, check the documentation for the 3ware 9690SA controller. www.3ware.com 13 Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot Do NOT use a PCI or PCI-X slot. otherwise the card will not work properly. Install the Controller in the Computer 7 Press down gently on the bracket to the enclosure, make sure the card...
... the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is not slanted in any direction; If in doubt about what slots you have, check the documentation for the 3ware 9690SA controller. www.3ware.com 13 Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot Do NOT use a PCI or PCI-X slot. otherwise the card will not work properly. Install the Controller in the Computer 7 Press down gently on the bracket to the enclosure, make sure the card...
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... feel it click into the multi-lane connector on the controller. Internal Connectors The 9690SA-8I, 9690SA-8IF, 9690SA-4I, and 9690SA-4I4E controller cards have internal connectors and use the SFF-8087 cable. Insert the SFF-8087 cable plug into place. Connecting a Multi-lane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to Your Controller The internal and external connectors of the 9690SA RAID controller accept different cable connector plugs. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Attach the Cables to the 9690SA-8I Controller 14 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
... feel it click into the multi-lane connector on the controller. Internal Connectors The 9690SA-8I, 9690SA-8IF, 9690SA-4I, and 9690SA-4I4E controller cards have internal connectors and use the SFF-8087 cable. Insert the SFF-8087 cable plug into place. Connecting a Multi-lane Cable with an SFF-8087 Connector to Your Controller The internal and external connectors of the 9690SA RAID controller accept different cable connector plugs. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Attach the Cables to the 9690SA-8I Controller 14 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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... your backplane has individual connections for information about configuring RAID arrays. For details, see "Installing the Remote Battery" on the 3ware CD that the cables do not have installed the controller in the case or block the flow of a breakout cable. The user guide is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 16 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide It is included on page 20. Configure Your RAID Arrays Turn to 4 drives per internal connector through use...
... your backplane has individual connections for information about configuring RAID arrays. For details, see "Installing the Remote Battery" on the 3ware CD that the cables do not have installed the controller in the case or block the flow of a breakout cable. The user guide is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 16 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide It is included on page 20. Configure Your RAID Arrays Turn to 4 drives per internal connector through use...
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... Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will require removing the controller card from your enclosure.) Figure 17 shows how removing the connector looks if you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 Disconnect the battery power cable from the controller. 24 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version...
... Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will require removing the controller card from your enclosure.) Figure 17 shows how removing the connector looks if you are grounded, and follow all appropriate safety procedures. 2 Disconnect the battery power cable from the controller. 24 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide For proper battery disposal resources, contact RBRC, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.com). Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version...
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... instructions, see the 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide or the 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. 26 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 3. Installing a Battery Backup Unit 4 Insert the new battery and reattach the battery module to the remote battery board. 5 If you removed the BBU control module in step 6, reattach it now. 6 Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller and remote battery board. 7 Reattach the battery cable to the control module 8 Close up your system, and restart it. 9 Run a battery test to compute the estimated battery capacity...
... instructions, see the 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide or the 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. 26 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 3. Installing a Battery Backup Unit 4 Insert the new battery and reattach the battery module to the remote battery board. 5 If you removed the BBU control module in step 6, reattach it now. 6 Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller and remote battery board. 7 Reattach the battery cable to the control module 8 Close up your system, and restart it. 9 Run a battery test to compute the estimated battery capacity...