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3Ware 9500S-4LP User Manual

3Ware 9500S-4LP
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3ware
®
SATA RAID Controller
Supports the 9000 Series
PN 720-0117-01
March 2005
Installation Guide

Table of Contents

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3Ware 9500S-4LP Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model9500S-4LP
CategoryController
InterfaceSATA
Ports4
Max Drive Support4
Form FactorLow Profile
Bus TypePCI Express
Cache MemoryYes
Battery BackupOptional
Cache Memory TypeDDR
Cache Memory Size64MB
RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 10

Summary

About this Guide

Conventions Used in This Guide

Explains terminology and formatting conventions used throughout the manual.

About the 3ware RAID Controller

Product Features

Details the features of the 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID controllers.

What’s New With the 3ware 9000 Series Controllers

Highlights enhancements and changes from previous controller series.

System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software to use the RAID controller.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the product package for installation.

Installation Overview

Before You Begin Hardware Installation

Installation Considerations

Discusses factors like cable length, slot selection, and airflow for installation.

Tools and Equipment Required

Lists the tools and equipment required for the hardware installation process.

Safety Factors

Outlines crucial safety precautions for personal and equipment protection.

Installing the Hardware

Installing a Serial ATA RAID Controller

Step-by-step instructions for installing the controller card.

Installing Controller with Multi-lane Connectors

Details installation for controllers with specific multi-lane connectors.

Finishing Hardware Installation

Covers final steps after hardware installation, including checks.

Migrating Units to 9000 Controller

Instructions for migrating storage units from older controllers.

Configuring Units

Understanding RAID Concepts and Levels

Explains fundamental RAID concepts and different RAID levels.

Determining What RAID Level to Use

Guides users on selecting the appropriate RAID level based on needs.

Working with the 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM)

Instructions on using the 3BM utility for configuration.

Specifying the Unit Configuration

Step-by-step guide to defining RAID unit settings and parameters.

Initializing Units

Explains the process and requirements for initializing RAID units.

Checking the Motherboard Boot Sequence

How to ensure the system BIOS is set correctly for booting.

Installing Drivers and Making Units Available

Final steps to load drivers and make configured units accessible to the OS.

Driver Installation Under Windows

Materials Required

Lists necessary items for driver installation in Windows.

Creating a 3ware Driver Diskette

Instructions for creating a bootable driver diskette for Windows.

Installing Windows and Driver on New Unit

Guide for installing Windows and drivers on a new system.

Installing Driver on System with Different Boot Device

Steps for installing drivers on an existing Windows system.

Driver Installation Under Linux

Obtaining 3ware Linux Drivers

Where to find and how to get Linux drivers for the controller.

Correct Driver Selection for Linux

Important advice on selecting the correct driver version for Linux.

Determining Current Linux Driver Version

How to check the installed Linux driver version.

Red Hat Linux Driver Installation

Specific instructions for installing drivers on Red Hat Linux.

SuSE Linux Driver Installation

Specific instructions for installing drivers on SuSE Linux.

Driver Installation Under FreeBSD

Obtaining 3ware FreeBSD Drivers

Information on acquiring FreeBSD drivers for the controller.

Materials Required

Lists the necessary items for installing FreeBSD drivers.

Installing Driver During FreeBSD Installation

Guide for installing drivers during FreeBSD OS installation.

Installing Driver on FreeBSD with Different Boot Device

Steps for installing drivers on an existing FreeBSD system.

Compiling FreeBSD Driver Module

Instructions on how to compile drivers for FreeBSD.

Troubleshooting: Problems and Solutions

Hardware Installation Issues

Addresses issues related to fitting the controller into the chassis.

Booting Problems with RAID Controller

Solves boot problems when the controller is installed.

3ware BIOS Screen Not Appearing

Addresses issues where the BIOS configuration utility is not accessible.

Drives Not Appearing in Utility

Troubleshoots issues with drives not being detected by the utility.

Bypassing 3ware BIOS Installation

How to bypass the BIOS installation if not needed.

Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit

Tools and Equipment for BBU Installation

Lists tools needed for installing the BBU.

Battery Backup Unit Installation Overview

Provides a general overview of BBU attachment points.

Battery Backup Unit Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for attaching the Battery Backup Unit to the controller.

Replacing the Battery Backup Unit

Instructions on how to replace the battery in the BBU.

Appendix B. Compliance and Conformity Statements

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

FCC statement regarding radio frequency interference.

Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) Certification

Information about WHQL certification for drivers.

European Community Conformity Statement

CE conformity statements for the product.

Appendix C. Warranty, Technical Support, and Service

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the warranty period and terms for the RAID controller and BBU.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists conditions not covered by the product warranty.

State Law Provisions for Warranty

Information on how state laws affect warranty rights.

Obtaining Warranty Service

How to initiate warranty service and obtain replacements.

AMCC Technical Support and Services

Information on accessing technical support resources.

Sales and Ordering Information

Details on how to purchase additional products or information.

Feedback on this Manual

How to provide feedback on the user manual.

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