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General| Model | 9650SE-16ML |
|---|---|
| Category | RAID Controller |
| Number of Ports | 16 |
| Max Devices Supported | 16 |
| Cache Memory | 256MB DDR2 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| BBU Support | Yes |
| Ports | SATA II |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3Gbps per port |
| Operating System Support | Windows, Linux |
Highlights new features and benefits of the 9650SE series RAID controllers.
Details motherboard, slot, drive, OS, and other requirements for 3ware controllers.
Explains RAID concepts, levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50), single disk, and JBOD configurations.
Introduces 3BM (BIOS Manager) and 3DM (Disk Manager) for RAID configuration.
Details features like SMART Monitoring, Staggered Spinup, Verification, and Error Correction.
Provides instructions for physically installing the RAID controller and drives.
Guides on selecting RAID levels and configuring units using 3BM or 3DM.
Details on installing drivers to make the OS recognize RAID units.
Explains setting up controller and unit policies like Auto Rebuild and email notifications.
Lists default settings for controller and unit policies and background tasks.
Step-by-step guide for creating RAID units using 3BM BIOS Manager.
How to designate an available drive as a hot spare for automatic rebuilds.
Instructions for configuring unconfigured drives as single-disk units.
Ensuring the correct boot device is selected in the system BIOS.
Guidance on the next steps after initial RAID unit setup, including driver installation.
Detailed steps for installing 3ware drivers on Windows systems.
Instructions for installing 3ware drivers on various Linux distributions.
Steps for installing 3ware drivers on FreeBSD systems.
Lists supported browsers and additional requirements for using 3DM.
Instructions for installing the 3DM software from the CD or website.
How to start the 3DM process and log into the web application.
Details on accessing the 3DM web interface with user or administrator privileges.
Steps to manually start the 3DM daemon if it doesn't run automatically.
Steps to manually start the 3DM process if it doesn't run automatically.
How to access and manage controllers from a remote computer.
Overview of the different pages and sections within the 3DM interface.
Explanation of the 3DM menu bar and its access to various pages.
How to select and view details for multiple controllers within 3DM.
How to update the data shown in the 3DM interface.
Description of each page in 3DM and its purpose.
Configuration of email notifications, passwords, and remote access settings.
How to view controller model, firmware, driver, and status details.
Explanation of policies affecting units and drives: Auto Rebuild, Auto-Carving, etc.
How to view current controller policies in 3DM and 3BM.
Configures how the controller firmware attempts to rebuild degraded units.
Enables splitting large units (>2TB) into multiple volumes (LUNs).
Controls the size of volumes created when auto-carving is enabled.
Configures drive spin-up sequence and delay for power management.
Setting to make unconfigured disks (JBODs) available to the OS.
Overview of settings for creating new RAID units and step-by-step instructions.
Designating an available drive as a hot spare for automatic unit rebuilding.
Assigning unique names to units for easier identification.
Configuring policies like Write Cache, Auto Verify, and StorSave profiles.
Enabling/disabling write cache for units to improve performance or data safety.
Configures automatic unit verification tasks to ensure data integrity.
Determines if rebuilds ignore ECC errors on source drives.
Enabling/disabling Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for improved performance.
Selecting Protection, Balanced, or Performance profiles for data safety vs. speed.
Converting RAID configurations or expanding capacity while unit is online.
Explains the process of converting RAID configurations online.
Steps to change the RAID level of an existing unit without data loss.
Adding drives to increase unit capacity online (Online Capacity Expansion).
Steps to inform the OS about configuration changes and re-partitioning.
Process of removing units to reconfigure or use drives for other purposes.
Safely removing drives from a controller for relocation or storage.
Instructions for moving configured units between 3ware controllers.
How to add a drive to the system and make it available via 3DM.
Steps to physically remove a drive after removing it via software.
Updating the list of units and drives after hardware changes.
Viewing summary and detailed status of controllers, units, and drives in 3DM.
Explanation of LED colors and behavior for status indication.
List of possible unit statuses in 3DM (OK, Rebuilding, Degraded, etc.).
List of possible drive statuses in 3DM (OK, Not Present, Drive Removed, etc.).
Explanation of degraded RAID units and the need for rebuilding.
Conditions under which units become inoperable due to missing drives.
Information on how 3ware provides details about alarms and events.
How to view and get help for events listed on the 3DM Alarms page.
Configuring the WinAVAlarm utility for immediate event notifications.
How to download firmware error logs for troubleshooting.
How to view Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology data for drives.
Maintenance tasks like Initialization, Verification, Rebuilds, and Self-tests.
Explanation of unit initialization process and its importance for RAID performance.
Combines redundant unit verification and media scans for non-redundant units.
How to manually initiate a verify task for units.
Process of regenerating data on a new drive to replace a failed one.
Steps to rebuild a defective unit using 3DM software.
Steps to rebuild a degraded unit using the 3BM BIOS utility.
Procedures to cancel and restart a rebuild with a different drive.
Adjusting the balance between background tasks and normal I/O activity.
Understanding task priorities, especially for migration, rebuilds, and verifies.
Setting up scheduling windows for background tasks to minimize disruption.
How to view current schedules for background tasks in 3DM.
Enabling or disabling scheduled rebuild/migrate or verify tasks.
Steps to remove defined task schedules.
How to add new time slots for task schedules.
Configuring self-tests for UDMA mode and SMART thresholds.
Identifying drives by blinking their associated LEDs using 3DM.
Methods to check the current driver and firmware versions.
Overview of methods to update firmware and drivers for 3ware controllers.
Instructions for downloading the latest drivers and firmware from the 3ware website.
Steps to update controller firmware using the 3DM 2 interface.
Using the 3wUpdate.exe utility to update driver and firmware on Windows.
Updating the 3ware driver via Windows Device Manager.
Steps to update the 3ware driver on Red Hat or Fedora Core Linux.
Steps to update the 3ware driver on SuSE Linux.
Steps to update the 3ware driver on FreeBSD.
Instructions for updating firmware on Linux and FreeBSD via command line.
How to view status and details of the Battery Backup Unit (BBU).
Procedures for testing the battery capacity of the BBU.
Displays basic information about each 3ware RAID controller in the system.
Provides detailed information about the selected controller.
Lists units on the controller and provides summary information about each.
Shows specific details about a particular unit based on its type.
Lists drives connected to the controller and provides summary information.
Displays SMART data, NCQ, and SATA Link speed for a specific drive.
View and change settings affecting units and controller (task rate, policies, etc.).
Details on policies like Write Cache, Auto Verify, Queuing, and StorSave.
Assigning and changing unique names for RAID units.
Additional settings, some configurable only in BIOS (e.g., Auto Rebuild).
Function to update the 3ware RAID controller firmware to the latest version.
Setting up schedules for background tasks like rebuilds, verifies, and self-tests.
Perform maintenance tasks on units and create new units.
Displays a log of events (AENs) received from the controller.
Determine BBU presence, view details, and perform battery tests.
Basic information about enclosures attached to the system.
Detailed information about enclosures, including fan and temperature status.
Set preferences for email notifications, passwords, and remote access.
Links to support, FAQs, software downloads, and compatibility information.
Information useful for contacting support and collecting system details.
Steps to check hardware connections and rule out basic issues.
Explanation of the tw_mgmt.log file for tracking configuration changes.
Common problems and their solutions organized by category.
Troubleshooting issues related to enclosure LEDs, like blinking red lights.
Common issues encountered during hardware installation.
Troubleshooting issues when the system does not boot after configuration.
Common issues encountered when using 3DM or 3BM software.
List and explanation of error and notification messages issued by the controller.
Steps to install 3ware management software via a graphical interface.
Instructions for installing software on Linux/FreeBSD via a console application.
General steps for removing 3ware software from your system.
Steps to uninstall 3DM using the Add or Remove Programs control panel.
Steps to uninstall 3DM from the command line on Linux/FreeBSD.
Statement regarding FCC compliance for Class B digital devices.
AMCC's commitment to Microsoft WHQL certification for drivers.
Statement of conformity with Common Technical Regulations and EU directives.
Details the 3-year warranty for RAID controllers and 1-year for Sidecar/BBU.
Information on obtaining warranty service and the RMA process.
Conditions and damages not covered by the product warranty.
Details specific legal rights that may vary by state.
Information on accessing product support, FAQs, and downloads.
Contact information for sales and ordering inquiries.
How to provide feedback or report issues with the user guide.
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