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3Ware 9650SE-4LPME Installation Manual

Desktop storage solution for freebsd, linux, and microsoft windows raid controller
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3ware
Sidecar Kit
with the 9650SE-4LPME
Desktop Storage Solution
for FreeBSD, Linux®, and Microsoft
Windows®
PN 720-0165-00
March 2007

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  • Page 1 ® 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME Desktop Storage Solution for FreeBSD, Linux®, and Microsoft Windows® PN 720-0165-00 March 2007...
  • Page 2 Trademarks 3ware®, Escalade®, 3DM®, and TwinStor® are all registered trademarks of AMCC. The 3ware logo, 3BM , StorSwitch , and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of AMCC. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introducing the 3ware Sidecar Kit ... . . 1 Contents of the 3ware Sidecar Kit ....... 1 System Requirements .

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    3ware HTML Bookshelf is an HTML version of the documentation, combining the User Guide and the CLI Guide. Online help is also available when you are using 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager). Additional support information is available in the 3ware Knowledgebase, at this website: http://www.3ware.com/KB...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introducing The 3Ware Sidecar Kit

    3ware CD-ROM with driver, software, and additional documentation Multi-lane™ SFF-8088 SATA II (Serial ATA) cable. This cable supports up to four serial ATA drives in the 3ware Sidecar enclosure. Cable for Chassis Control Port (CMP) 16 drive mounting screws (4 per drive tray)

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Drive Requirements Drives used in the 3ware Sidecar must meet SATA-1 (1.5 Gb/s) or SATA-2 (3.0 Gb/s) standards. Drives may be of any capacity or physical form factor. A list of tested drives is available at http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp...
  • Page 7 OS X or later. Information about installation in these Apple systems is provided in a separate document, available in the Apple version of the 3ware Sidecar Kit and from the 3ware website (http://www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp). Other Requirements Adequate air flow and cooling...

  • Page 8: Equipment And Cables

    Chapter 1. Introducing the 3ware Sidecar Kit Equipment and Cables Figure 1. 4-Port 3ware 9650SE-4LPME Serial ATA RAID Controller BBU connector and Slots for battery holder hole for post Chassis Control Connector Multi-lane SATA Connector Heat Sink PCI Express Connector Figure 2.
  • Page 9 (SFF-8088 mini-SAS) has multi- Multi-lane SATA II Cable lane connectors on each end. One end connects to the port access cover on the end of the 3ware RAID controller, and the other connects to the 3ware Sidecar. connects the 3ware RAID controller Chassis Control Cable to the 3ware Sidecar to provide drive status information.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Safety Information This information applies to the model 9650SE-4LPME controller card and the 3ware Sidecar enclosure. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this information and observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your computer.

  • Page 11: Site Selection

    Fourni avec une prise murale correctement mise à la terre. Fourni avec un sectionneur central ou un espace suffisant pour accéder au(x) câble(s) d'alimentation parce qu'ils servent de sectionneur central au produit. www.3ware.com...
  • Page 12 Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation électrique, débrancher le cordon Attention d'alimentation des unités en courant alternatif ; couper l'alimentation des unités en courant continu au niveau du disjoncteur. 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Power Cord Warnings for the 3ware Sidecar An AC power cord was supplied with your product. This is the only power cord recommended for use with this product. Contact the manufacturer for a replacement if this cord becomes lost or damaged.
  • Page 14 Si vous avez besoin d'une rallonge ou d'une multiprise, assurez- vous que ce dispositif soit connecté à une prise murale avec borne de terre et que la charge totale ne dépasse pas ses capacités nominales d'ampérage. 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 Caution. Avoid contact with the heat sink on the 3ware RAID controller if your computer is on, as the heat sink will be very hot. The heat sink will be safe to touch after the system is powered down and the cover has been removed for a few minutes.
  • Page 16 Do not remove the 3ware RAID controller from its protective bag until you are properly grounded. Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black rail and metal bracket at its two ends. Do not touch any pin, contact, lead or component on the 3ware RAID controller.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Setting Up Your 3Ware Sidecar

    Check the documentation for your disk drives to see whether this is required. For more how to implement staggered spinup in the 3ware software, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. SATA-2 hard drives are sometimes shipped from the manufacturer with the transfer rate set to 1.5Gbps.

  • Page 18: Step 1. Install The 9650Se-4Lpme Raid Controller In Your Computer

    Make sure you are properly grounded. (For details about safety precautions, see page 10.) Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Find the PCI Express slot you want to use for the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller. Warning! Make sure you select a PCI Express slot, not a PCI or PCI-X slot.
  • Page 19 Step 1. Install the 9650SE-4LPME RAID Controller in your Computer Position the card in the PCI Express slot so that the contacts will mate with the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper contact with the PCI Express slot pins when pushed into place.

  • Page 20: Step 2. Install The Drives In The 3Ware Sidecar

    The edge of the drive that has the SATA connectors will be at the end of the tray that does not have the latch. Be sure to align the screw holes. 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Step 2. Install the Drives in the 3ware Sidecar Mount the drive using 4 of the screws provided. Figure 6. Mounting screws connect drive tray to drive Insert four (4) flat-head mounting screws Figure 7. Upside-down view of the drive installed in tray...
  • Page 22 Note: Make sure to insert the tray with the drive facing down, the latch to the right of the 3ware Sidecar, and the LEDs to the left. You will know the tray is inserted correctly because it will latch securely.

  • Page 23: Step 3. Connect The Cables

    Step 3. Connect the Cables Step 3. Connect the Cables Two cables are used to connect the 3ware Sidecar to your computer: the Multi-lane SATA II cable, and the chassis control cable. Connect the Multi-lane SATA II (Serial ATA) cable.

  • Page 24: Step 4. Connect Power To The 3Ware Sidecar And Your Computer

    Manager (3BM) If you want to install your operating system onto a RAID unit in your 3ware Sidecar, you will need to create the RAID unit next, using a utility called the 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM). Details about doing this are provided in the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide, in the chapter “First-Time RAID...

  • Page 25: Step 6. Install The 3Ware Driver And Software

    Turn to the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and follow the instructions in Chapter 4, Driver Installation, to install the driver for your 3ware RAID controller. A PDF of the user guide is available on the 3ware CD-ROM, or from the 3ware website (http://3ware.com/support/ userdocs.asp).
  • Page 26 When installation is complete, launch 3DM and turn to the instructions in the next chapter. If you prefer to use the CLI, you will find information about using it in the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. First-Time Raid Configuration Using 3Dm 2

    For a more in-depth explanation of RAID characteristics, concepts, and terminology see “Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels” in the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide or in the online help for 3DM 2. The terms fault tolerance and redundant protection mean that,...

  • Page 28: Starting 3Dm 2 And Logging In

    3ware RAID controller. Normally 3DM 2 is installed at the same time you install the driver for your 3ware RAID controller. Once 3DM 2 has been installed, the background process automatically starts each time you start your computer.
  • Page 29 1st-time RAID configuration using 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM) is described in the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware CLI is described in the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide..

  • Page 30: Creating A Unit

    Chapter 3. First-Time RAID Configuration Using 3DM 2 Creating a Unit Depending on the number of drives you have installed in your 3ware Sidecar, you can create one or more RAID units. To create a unit From the menu, choose...
  • Page 31 Enabling write cache will improve write performance greatly, but you are at risk of losing data if a power failure occurs when data is still in the cache. You may want to obtain a UPS to safeguard against power loss. www.3ware.com...

  • Page 32: Partitioning, Formatting, And Mounting Units

    Right-click on the drive and select Create Volume Follow the steps that appear on-screen to create a volume and to assign a drive letter. The volume is automatically mounted after formatting completes. 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Disk label type: gpt Number Start End Size File system Name Flags1 17kB 1074MB 1074MB Create or make the file system: mkfs /dev/sda1 Use of the -j option to turn on journaling is recommended for large partitions. For example: mkfs -j /dev/sda1 www.3ware.com...
  • Page 34 /dev/da0 | disklabel -B -R -r da0 Create or make the file system: newfs /dev/da0c Mount the volume: mount /dev/da0c /mnt You can also use sysinstall to format and partition the unit. 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Specifying A Hot Spare

    To specify a hot spare On the Maintenance page in 3DM 2, select a drive in the Available Drives list and click Create Unit. As the , select Spare Disk. Type Optional: Enter a name for the spare. Click www.3ware.com...

  • Page 36: Chapter 4. Day-To-Day Use Of The 3Ware Sidecar

    Detailed information about working with your 3ware RAID controller and units created on the drives in your 3ware Sidecar is available in the online Help for 3DM 2 and in the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Turning On Your Sidecar It is a good idea to turn on your 3ware Sidecar before turning on your computer.

  • Page 37: Replacing A Drive

    Depending on your reason for replacing the drive, you may want to inform the 3ware RAID controller that you will be removing it through 3DM, on the Management > Maintenance page. For more information, see the online Help for 3DM or the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Warning: Physically removing a drive from a non-redundant unit can cause data loss and can cause the system to hang.
  • Page 38 Replace the existing drive with the new drive. Mount the new drive using the screws you just removed. Replace the tray in the 3ware Sidecar enclosure. (For more details, see Figure 8 on page 18.) 10 In 3DM2, on the Maintenance page, click Rescan.

  • Page 39: What The 3Ware Sidecar Leds Tell You

    What the 3ware Sidecar LEDs Tell You What the 3ware Sidecar LEDs Tell You The LEDs next to each drive in the 3ware Sidecar provide status information about your drives. Table 3: Meaning of LED Colors and Behavior Color Drive Status...

  • Page 40: Chapter 5. Installing The Battery Backup Unit

    Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is an add-on that can be attached to a 3ware 9650SE-4LPME RAID controller to supply power to the memory module from an attached battery pack in the event of a system power loss. This allows the controller to use write-caching for optimal performance and not be exposed to data loss in the event of a system power failure.

  • Page 41: Tools And Equipment Required

    Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9650SE-4LPME series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is comprised of two pieces: the battery module and the BBU control module. These pieces attach to the controller at the points illustrated in Figures 15 and 24: Clips on the battery module match to slots on the controller.

  • Page 42: Installation Instructions

    BBU control module and the controller, making sure to: Mate the connector on the BBU control module with the receptacle on the controller. Match the plastic post on the BBU with the hole on the controller. (Figure 18) 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 To avoid possible damage to the controller and the motherboard, make sure the module is connected in the proper orientation, and that the plastic post is attached. When the plastic post and the connector are attached correctly, the module is in the correct orientation. www.3ware.com...
  • Page 44 Figure 20. Clips on the battery module hook over slots on the top edge of the controller Figure 21. Attaching the battery module to the controller 3ware Sidecar Kit with the 9650SE-4LPME: Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 If the system will not be used right away, wait to do this step until the system is ready for use. Figure 23. Battery power connector inserted in power receptacle The controller is now ready to install in your system. www.3ware.com...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Battery

    The battery module has an expected life span of one to two years depending on usage. You can check the current status of the battery, and test it. For details, see instructions in 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 47 Disconnect the battery power cable from the BBU. To do so, press down on the lever-like clip on the battery power connector and slide it out of the slot. (If desired, you can remove the BBU control module to facilitate disconnecting the power cable.) www.3ware.com...
  • Page 48 You can run the battery test from the BBU page of either 3BM or 3DM 2, or by using the 3ware CLI. For detailed instructions, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide and the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide.

  • Page 49: Appendix: Technical Support

    Appendix: Technical Support For support, troubleshooting tips, frequently asked questions, software releases, and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers, refer to: 3ware support page at: http://www.3ware.com/support/ 3ware knowledgebase: http://www.3ware.com/KB/kb.asp 3ware software downloads: http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp 3ware documentation: http://www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp 3ware Compatibility Lists: http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp...

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