3Ware 9690SA-4I4E-SGL Installation Guide

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    Installation Guide 3ware® 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller PN 720-0185-00 August 2008
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    . Disclaimer While every attempt is made to make this document as accurate as possible, AMCC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document, nor does AMCC make any commitment to update the information contained herein. ii 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    Table of Contents About this Guide iv Chapter 1. Getting Started 1 Contents of this Package 1 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models 2 Cables 3 System Requirements 4 Safety Information 6 Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 10 Tools You Need 10 Before You Start 10 Install the
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    , 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 iv 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation
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    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 4x wide port) „ 9690SA-8I (two internal 4x wide ports) „ 9690SA-8E (two external 4x wide ports) „ 9690SA-4I4E (one internal 4x wide port and
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    Started „ This document, 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide „ 3ware CD-ROM with driver, software, and additional documentation „ Appropriate cables for your 3ware 9690SA model. „ 9690SA-4I (one internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 cable) „ 9690SA-8I or 9690SA-8IF (two internal SFF
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    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
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    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. Using an incorrect
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    end (Figure 6). Figure 6. Multi-lane Cable Serial ATA (SFF-8087) SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 Multi-lane cables For use with the 9690SA-8E and 9690SA-4I4E 3ware RAID controller cards, the SFF-8088 cable connects the external card connector to an external enclosure or backplane. Figure 7. Multi-lane SFF-8088
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    rebuild, the enclosure needs to support SES (SCSI Enclosure Services). For a list of approved enclosures, see http://www.3ware.com/products/ sys_compatibility.asp. Internal available at http://www.3ware.com/products/sys_compatibility.asp. 6 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    latest driver versions for all operating systems, see the current Release Notes, at http://www.3ware.com/support. Other Requirements „ Adequate air flow and cooling „ Adequate power supply for drives „ 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager), a browser-based application used to configure and maintain RAID units
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    shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this information and observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your computer. The 3ware 9690SA RAID controller card should be installed by technically qualified persons. If you are uncomfortable opening a computer
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    cover is closed. Protecting Equipment and Data Heat Sink Warning. Do not replace the factory-installed heat sink shipped with the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller. Replacing the heat sink will alter thermal characteristics and cooling requirements and may cause the controller to fail. Replacing the
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    Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your system. Excessive force can damage the board or your system. Be sure to follow the installation instructions in "Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on page 11. 10 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    see "Chapter 3. Installing a Battery Backup Unit" on page 17. 3 If your enclosure is low-profile, unscrew the full height bracket from the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller and replace it with the included low-profile bracket, using the same screws. 4 If appropriate, set the PM2 (power management) jumper
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    8.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Locate the PCI Express slot you want to use for the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller. For a discussion of which slot to use, slot pins when pushed into place. 12 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    Slot Do NOT use a PCI or PCI-X slot. Use a PCI Express slot for the 3ware 9690SA controller. If in doubt about what slots you have, check the documentation for your motherboard. 8 Check that the 3ware RAID controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the
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    Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Attach the Cables to Your Controller The internal and external connectors of the 9690SA RAID controller accept different cable connector plugs. Internal Connectors The 9690SA-8I, 9690SA-8IF, 9690SA-4I, and 9690SA-4I4E controller cards have internal
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    Cables to Backplanes External Connectors The 9690SA-8E and 9690SA-4I4E controller cards have external connectors and Cable with an SFF-8088 Connector to the 9690SA-8E Controller Connect the Cables to Backplanes „ After installing your 3ware RAID controller and making cable connections, connect the
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    Units" in 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide for information about configuring RAID arrays. The user guide is included on the 3ware CD that came with your controller. It is also available from the 3ware website at http://3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. 16 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller
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    module and a battery pack. When used with the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller, the BBU control module is mounted on the RAID controller and the battery pack is installed on a remote low-profile enclosures. „ Remote Battery Installation Guide (This chapter covers same material) www.3ware.com 17
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    the remote battery to the control module For instructions on how to install your 3ware 9690SA RAID controller, see "Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on page 11. Installing the Control Module You will need „ 3ware 9690SA SAS RAID controller „ Battery Backup Unit (BBU) control module
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    the Control Module To install the control module Note: The following illustrations show the 9690SA-4I4E. If you have a 9690SA-8E the location of the control module post hole will be different. 1 Remove controller. Figure 12. BBU control module ready to connect to the controller www.3ware.com 19
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    intended location of the remote battery board. 6 Install your 3ware RAID controller. Refer to "Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller" on page 11 for details. Installing the Remote Battery profile bracket, using the same screws. 20 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    to connect the battery power cable to the BBU control module on the 3ware RAID controller. Note: You can mount a second battery on the board, 3 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 3 www.3ware.com 21
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    with the screw you removed in step 2. (Note that the remote battery board does not have a connector that inserts into a slot on the motherboard). 22 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    BBU and there is no power to the unit. Wait to plug the battery into the BBU until the system is ready for use. www.3ware.com 23
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    battery, and test it. For details, see instructions in 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1. Caution: There is a risk zu erhalten, wenden Sie sich an die AMCC. Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
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    the bottom of the battery module to release the clip on the bottom edge. c) Lift up to remove the clips on the top edge. www.3ware.com 25
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    of this new battery. 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 SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide or the 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. 26 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation
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    , send an electronic mail message to [email protected]. Feedback on this manual Your feedback is welcome. If anything in the guide seems unclear please let us know. You can contact support by logging in and using Web Support at http://www.3ware.com/support/support.asp. www.3ware.com 27
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3ware
®
9690SA
SAS/SATA RAID
Controller
PN 720-0185-00
August 2008
Installation Guide