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No part of their respective owners. Trademarks 3ware, the 3ware logo, Palisade, Escalade, StorSwitch, TwinStor, R5 Fusion and 3DM are property of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this document, nor does 3ware, Inc. make any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the proper written consent of...
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...Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12 7 Escalade 8000 Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 8500-8, 8500-12 8 Package Contents 9 Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller 9 Escalade 8000 series Serial ATA RAID Controller 9 CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial Drive Converter Kit) . . . . . 10 Tools Required 10 System ... a Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the drives to the interface cables 20 Check your installation and close the case 22 Check motherboard boot sequence 22 3ware Disk ...
...Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12 7 Escalade 8000 Serial ATA Family (includes 8500-4, 8500-8, 8500-12 8 Package Contents 9 Escalade 7000 series Parallel ATA RAID Controller 9 Escalade 8000 series Serial ATA RAID Controller 9 CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial Drive Converter Kit) . . . . . 10 Tools Required 10 System ... a Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 18 Connect the drives to the interface cables 20 Check your installation and close the case 22 Check motherboard boot sequence 22 3ware Disk ...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration 26 Displaying advance details 28 Creating a disk array 28 Determining your configuration 30 Specifying a Hot Spare 34 Changing an existing ... European Community Conformity Statement 52 Appendix B Warranty, Technical Support and Service 53 Limited Warranty 53 Exclusions 53 State Law Provisions 54 Obtaining Warranty Protection 54 3ware Technical Support and Services 54 Sales and ordering information 55 Feedback on this manual 55 iv
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration 26 Displaying advance details 28 Creating a disk array 28 Determining your configuration 30 Specifying a Hot Spare 34 Changing an existing ... European Community Conformity Statement 52 Appendix B Warranty, Technical Support and Service 53 Limited Warranty 53 Exclusions 53 State Law Provisions 54 Obtaining Warranty Protection 54 3ware Technical Support and Services 54 Sales and ordering information 55 Feedback on this manual 55 iv
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... in Use . . 38 Figure 14. Select Available Drive to Serial ATA Converter) 18 Figure 3. List of Figures Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout 14 Figure 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with Serial ATA Converter Installed 22 Figure 4. 3ware BIOS Tool 25 Figure 5. Parallel ATA Drive with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Replace Faulted Drive, RAID 1 Example 42 Figure 17...
... in Use . . 38 Figure 14. Select Available Drive to Serial ATA Converter) 18 Figure 3. List of Figures Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout 14 Figure 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with Serial ATA Converter Installed 22 Figure 4. 3ware BIOS Tool 25 Figure 5. Parallel ATA Drive with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Replace Faulted Drive, RAID 1 Example 42 Figure 17...
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...Escalade 7000 Parallel ATA Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12) The information in Open Source.) • Performance. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support RAID 5) • Drive Support. PCI 64 bit / 33 Mhz (7000-2 is not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your Escalade ATA RAID Controller...on 7000-2) www.3ware.com 7 Twinstor, Command Queuing, Elevator Seeking, R5Fusion (R5Fusion is PCI 32 bit / 33 Mhz) • Management. 3DM Disk Management Utility or 3ware Com- Redhat, ... your RAID data storage and management system.
...Escalade 7000 Parallel ATA Family (includes 7000-2, 7500-4, 7500-4LP, 7500-8, 7500-12) The information in Open Source.) • Performance. RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD (7000-2 does not support RAID 5) • Drive Support. PCI 64 bit / 33 Mhz (7000-2 is not available on selecting the Escalade ATA RAID Controller as your Escalade ATA RAID Controller...on 7000-2) www.3ware.com 7 Twinstor, Command Queuing, Elevator Seeking, R5Fusion (R5Fusion is PCI 32 bit / 33 Mhz) • Management. 3DM Disk Management Utility or 3ware Com- Redhat, ... your RAID data storage and management system.
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..., Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format) • 3ware Release Notes • 3ware Installation Guide www.3ware.com 9 Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. If using the controller with parallel drives the CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial (CBL-P-SATA) Converter. • Bus Type. W98SE, WME, WinNT4 with SP6, Win2k with parallel drives is missing any of using 3ware's Parallel to Serial Driver Converter) must...
..., Drivers and Escalade User Guide (.pdf format) • 3ware Release Notes • 3ware Installation Guide www.3ware.com 9 Field Upgradeable Firmware, BIOS, 3DM and Drivers • Data Integrity. If using the controller with parallel drives the CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial (CBL-P-SATA) Converter. • Bus Type. W98SE, WME, WinNT4 with SP6, Win2k with parallel drives is missing any of using 3ware's Parallel to Serial Driver Converter) must...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial Drive Converter Kit) • Escalade CBL-P-SATA (one per port) • Jumper(s) for the best performance. Note: It is open your computer is recommended that meets the Plug and Play and PC99 specifications. The controllers fit in the 64-bit PCI slot whenever possible for converter (if not already installed) • 3ware Installation...
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial Drive Converter Kit) • Escalade CBL-P-SATA (one per port) • Jumper(s) for the best performance. Note: It is open your computer is recommended that meets the Plug and Play and PC99 specifications. The controllers fit in the 64-bit PCI slot whenever possible for converter (if not already installed) • 3ware Installation...
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.... The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from fans or heat sinks in the system case. 12 www.3ware.com 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide • Handle the ATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on theATA RAID... Controller. Excessive force can damage the board, the cables, your drives or your system. Ensure that they do not impede the...
.... The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from fans or heat sinks in the system case. 12 www.3ware.com 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide • Handle the ATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its slot on theATA RAID... Controller. Excessive force can damage the board, the cables, your drives or your system. Ensure that they do not impede the...
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..., it is recommended that completely describes personal and system precautions. To remove an existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 If the computer is running, shut it as your system. www.3ware.com 13 Preserving the slot order of how the other drives are connected is not recommended. If your boot disk .... 4 Remove the screw in the metal bracket at the end of the old ATA RAID Controller. Failing to do so may result in personal injury or damage to your computer or the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Reusing interface cables is unimportant, even if the disks are part of a disk array.
..., it is recommended that completely describes personal and system precautions. To remove an existing Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 If the computer is running, shut it as your system. www.3ware.com 13 Preserving the slot order of how the other drives are connected is not recommended. If your boot disk .... 4 Remove the screw in the metal bracket at the end of the old ATA RAID Controller. Failing to do so may result in personal injury or damage to your computer or the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Reusing interface cables is unimportant, even if the disks are part of a disk array.
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.... 3 Install the other connectors in the slot. www.3ware.com 15 Ports: 65 4 7 3 21 0 0 Serial Number (on plate) Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to ... and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Open the computer case according to the ATA RAID Controller. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller Note: If you are ground Plug cable to either pins 1 and 2 or pins 3 and 4. JP2...
.... 3 Install the other connectors in the slot. www.3ware.com 15 Ports: 65 4 7 3 21 0 0 Serial Number (on plate) Figure 1. 8-Port Escalade 7500-8 ATA RAID Controller Layout Connect the interface cables to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied with the product to ... and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Open the computer case according to the ATA RAID Controller. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Parallel ATA RAID Controller Note: If you are ground Plug cable to either pins 1 and 2 or pins 3 and 4. JP2...
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...and should fit in both 32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots with 5V as well as do so now. www.3ware.com 17 The short 4-port or 8-port Escalade ATA RAID Controller is important. 2 Before connecting your drives, check your drives for adjusting them . With the higher speeds of settings ... bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with your drives' jumper setting. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI slot, not all pins make proper contact with both grooves in the slot. Press down gently on...
...and should fit in both 32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots with 5V as well as do so now. www.3ware.com 17 The short 4-port or 8-port Escalade ATA RAID Controller is important. 2 Before connecting your drives, check your drives for adjusting them . With the higher speeds of settings ... bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with your drives' jumper setting. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI slot, not all pins make proper contact with both grooves in the slot. Press down gently on...
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... The connectors on plate) Power Converter Adapter Connector Serial ATA Cable Connector Jumper Settings Figure 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial ATA Converter) Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied...with 3.3V. 5 Line up the ATA RAID Controller so that the slots closest to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or in the slot. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller JP2 LED drive status connector Note: Pin 1 and...
... The connectors on plate) Power Converter Adapter Connector Serial ATA Cable Connector Jumper Settings Figure 2. 12-Port Escalade 8500-12 Serial ATA RAID Controller with CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to Serial ATA Converter) Connect the interface cables to the Escalade Serial ATA RAID Controller 1 Connect the interface cables supplied...with 3.3V. 5 Line up the ATA RAID Controller so that the slots closest to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or in the slot. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller JP2 LED drive status connector Note: Pin 1 and...
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...converter kit (CBL-P-SATA) Note: UltraATA-66 and UltraATA-33 drives are connected to the power supply. 7 Connect each power adapter to the power supply. 8 For each drive, select the end of an interface cable not connected to the ATA RAID Controller and plug it into the Converter. Using parallel...converter if not already installed. The converter board's power connector must be set jumper settings. 3 Connect a Power Converter Adapter to each converter is properly aligned and securely pushed in. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Escalade ATA RAID Controller...
...converter kit (CBL-P-SATA) Note: UltraATA-66 and UltraATA-33 drives are connected to the power supply. 7 Connect each power adapter to the power supply. 8 For each drive, select the end of an interface cable not connected to the ATA RAID Controller and plug it into the Converter. Using parallel...converter if not already installed. The converter board's power connector must be set jumper settings. 3 Connect a Power Converter Adapter to each converter is properly aligned and securely pushed in. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Escalade ATA RAID Controller...
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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to the ATA RAID Controller and it is installed in its slot, verify that your boot device precedes the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the case or block the flow of cooling air. 2 Close the case and reconnect the power cables. Parallel ATA Drive with Serial ATA Converter Installed Check your computer's Setup...
3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide CBL-P-SATA (Parallel to the ATA RAID Controller and it is installed in its slot, verify that your boot device precedes the Escalade ATA RAID Controller in the case or block the flow of cooling air. 2 Close the case and reconnect the power cables. Parallel ATA Drive with Serial ATA Converter Installed Check your computer's Setup...
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... no drives are "setting aside" drive(s) as you are creating your array, you are attached to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Hot Swap is rebuilt. The ATA RAID Controller shares one IRQ on the selected drive. This designated drive is applied automatically when a drive degrades and the...hot swap Hot Spare is the label given to a drive that as Hot Spares. There are discussed below. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility The 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility allows you to create disk arrays by using 3DM, with a pre-assigned spare. You...
... no drives are "setting aside" drive(s) as you are creating your array, you are attached to the Escalade ATA RAID Controller. Hot Swap is rebuilt. The ATA RAID Controller shares one IRQ on the selected drive. This designated drive is applied automatically when a drive degrades and the...hot swap Hot Spare is the label given to a drive that as Hot Spares. There are discussed below. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility The 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility allows you to create disk arrays by using 3DM, with a pre-assigned spare. You...
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...do not use one of the two following methods: Replacing a Defective Drive with an approved and recognized hot swap drive-carrier. Exiting the 3ware BIOS tool To save your system. Select the same checkbox and then click Add Spare. Note: If drives are attached and you will... resume. To designate a drive as spares at the operating system level while the system is useful when booting temporarily from another device. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide volumes, and, consequently, they cannot be designated as a Hot Spare from this point on. This should only be removed ...
...do not use one of the two following methods: Replacing a Defective Drive with an approved and recognized hot swap drive-carrier. Exiting the 3ware BIOS tool To save your system. Select the same checkbox and then click Add Spare. Note: If drives are attached and you will... resume. To designate a drive as spares at the operating system level while the system is useful when booting temporarily from another device. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide volumes, and, consequently, they cannot be designated as a Hot Spare from this point on. This should only be removed ...
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...) not associ- Pressing Escape will exit the configuration utility as well as a hot spare and gray when hot spare cannot be specified. www.3ware.com 27 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Caution: Configuring a disk array writes format-type data onto its member disks and overwrites all the files on...
...) not associ- Pressing Escape will exit the configuration utility as well as a hot spare and gray when hot spare cannot be specified. www.3ware.com 27 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Caution: Configuring a disk array writes format-type data onto its member disks and overwrites all the files on...
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...array To create an array, first select the drives to be included by selecting drives from two to the main 3ware Disk Array Configuration screen. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Note: Accelerate keys. An asterisk in the BIOS configuration screen, if a user hits the...drive and pressing Enter (see Fig u re6). To include drives that are part of the 3ware card (see Figure 7). Selecting Drives for "Rebuild Array" Figure 6. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Displaying advance details Selecting Shift-F5 will show the software versions (BIOS, Firmware, monitor...
...array To create an array, first select the drives to be included by selecting drives from two to the main 3ware Disk Array Configuration screen. 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Note: Accelerate keys. An asterisk in the BIOS configuration screen, if a user hits the...drive and pressing Enter (see Fig u re6). To include drives that are part of the 3ware card (see Figure 7). Selecting Drives for "Rebuild Array" Figure 6. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Displaying advance details Selecting Shift-F5 will show the software versions (BIOS, Firmware, monitor...
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... of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 drives. • RAID 5: combines parity data and striping, providing fault tolerance, high capacity and high storage efficiency. Check that the proper drives are listed. QUANTUM FIREBALLP LM30 30.0GB 30.0GB Select RAID Configuration: Array's Write Cache State: OK .... Create Disk Array Display, RAID 0 Example 30 www.3ware.com 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Create Disk Array Note: Creating an array will overwrite existing data on its drives. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Hint: The capacity of each...
... of 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 drives. • RAID 5: combines parity data and striping, providing fault tolerance, high capacity and high storage efficiency. Check that the proper drives are listed. QUANTUM FIREBALLP LM30 30.0GB 30.0GB Select RAID Configuration: Array's Write Cache State: OK .... Create Disk Array Display, RAID 0 Example 30 www.3ware.com 3ware Disk Array Configuration Utility Create Disk Array Note: Creating an array will overwrite existing data on its drives. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Determining your configuration Hint: The capacity of each...
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... initialization is that it . The advantage of disabling the write cache for www.3ware.com 33 The array is written to the disk, allowing the computer to its next task. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide a single disk. To disable the write cache, select disable from the...10. RAID 1 does not allow the user to reject it will take longer for your computer system. Select write cache properties The Escalade ATA RAID Controller gives you must disable the write cache. The default for Write Cache State is 2 TB for RAID 5 Select striping size For a...
... initialization is that it . The advantage of disabling the write cache for www.3ware.com 33 The array is written to the disk, allowing the computer to its next task. 3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide a single disk. To disable the write cache, select disable from the...10. RAID 1 does not allow the user to reject it will take longer for your computer system. Select write cache properties The Escalade ATA RAID Controller gives you must disable the write cache. The default for Write Cache State is 2 TB for RAID 5 Select striping size For a...