Quick Install Guide 3ware® 9590SE Serial ATA RAID Controller PN 720-0124-04 April 2006
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents of Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Other Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What You Need: Tools and Equipment . .
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Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller This chapter describes the physical installation of the AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID controllers. It contains the following topics: “Before You Begin” provides important information about things you should consider before starting installation, and tools and equipment you will need. “Safety Factors” describes important precautions for your personal safety and to protect your equipment and data. Be sure to read this section.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Before You Begin Contents of Package 3ware 9590SE RAID controller This document, 3ware 9590SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide. 3ware CD-ROM with drivers, software, and additional documentation. Multilane break-out cables (SFF-8087), for use with individual drives. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA drives. 2 cables are provided with the 8-port controller. 3 cables are provided with the 12-port controller.
Before You Begin In PDF format, on the CD that came with your controller, and available through the 3ware website: 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller CLI Guide In HTML format: Online help is available from 3DM 2 (3ware Disk Manager) Additional support information is available in the 3ware Knowledgebase, at this website: http://www.3ware.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Deciding Whether to Use the LED Status Connector 3ware RAID controllers include two types of LED status connectors: Overall indicator, which lights when any drive is active. Individual LED indicators, for each drive. (Not supported on chassis that have a common ground.
Safety Factors When to install the drives. If the drives are not already installed in your computer, you can choose to install them either before or after installing the 9590SE controller. In either case, be sure to connect the SATA cable from the drive to the controller and connect the drive to power before turning on the system or you will not be able to see or configure the drives.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Your Data Back up your data! Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing files on the member drives. If your drives contain valuable data, back them up and save the data elsewhere before attaching the drives to the controller.
Safety Factors SATA cable connectors must be mated carefully with the connectors in the controller. The connectors provided are keyed to prevent you from inserting them upside-down. SATA cables are fragile and must not be crimped or pinched. Ensure that they do not impede the flow of cooling air from fans or heat sinks in the system case. Make sure that there is adequate air flow and ventilation around the 3ware 9590SE controller and its on-board heat sink.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller 9590SE RAID Controller Cards Note: For details about LED connectors, see page 16. Figure 1. 8-Port 3ware 9590SE-8ML Serial ATA RAID Controller Slots for battery holder I2C connector LED Connectors Ports: 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Heat sink BBU connector and hole for post Figure 2.
9590SE RAID Controller Cards Figure 3. 16-Port 3ware 9590SE-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller Slots for battery holder I2C connector LED Connectors Ports: 12 thru 15 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Heat sink www.3ware.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Multilane Cables Important: Be sure to use AMCC/3ware certified cables with your 3ware RAID controller. Using an incorrect cable can result in drives that are not detected. For a list of available cables and associated part numbers, see http://3ware.com/products/cables.asp. Three types of multilane cables can be used with 3ware 9590SE RAID controllers.
Multilane Cables Multilane double-ended 4x cables For use with a multilane-enabled drive backplane that has the SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i connectors, these double-ended 4x cables have multilane connectors on each end. Figure 5.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Installing a 9590SE RAID Controller 3ware 9590SE RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with a backplane. Note: If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller before proceeding. For details, see “Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit”. To connect the multilane cables to the controller 1 Connect each multilane cable to a multilane connector on the controller.
Installing a 9590SE RAID Controller comes with three, and the 9590SE-16ML comes with four. Each cable supports up to four serial ATA ports. To install the controller in the computer 1 If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2 Make sure you are properly grounded. (For details about safety precautions, see page 5.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller 7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is fully seated. Figure 8.
Installing a 9590SE RAID Controller To connect the multilane cables to the drives or backplane 1 If your drives are not already installed, install them now, either by attaching them to the backplane, or by installing them in the computer chassis. If appropriate, set the PM2 (power management) jumper on the disk drives, to enable staggered spinup. Check the documentation that came with your disk drives to see whether this is required.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Connecting drive activity LED indicators is optional. For a discussion of whether to make these connections, see “Deciding Whether to Use the LED Status Connector” on page 4. Figure 10, 11, and 12 show the location of LED indicators on the different 9590SE controllers. Additional detail about these connectors starts on page 18. Figure 10.
Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Figure 11. 12-Port 3ware 9590SE-12ML Serial ATA RAID Controller LED indicators for individual drives J7 is for drives 0, 1, 2, 3 (left to right) J8 is for drives 4, 5, 6, 7 (left to right) J3 is for drives 8, 9, 10, 11 (left to right) Overall LED drive status indicator is the right-most LED header pin pair on each LED connector (J7, J8, and J3). The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. Figure 12.
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors As shown in Figure 10 through Figure 12, LED connectors for individual drives are on J7, J8, J3, and J4 for the 16 port card, on J7, J8, and J3 for the 12-port cards, and on J7 and J8 for the 8-port. Pin 1 is located in the lower left-hand corner of each 10-pin connector. The odd-numbered pins, located on the bottom row, are 3.3V for the anode (+) side of each LED to be connected.
Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators Table 1: LED Indicator Pin Positions Controller 9590SE-12ML LED Header J7 J8 J3 Pin Pair Comment : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 0 1 2 3 All Port number/NU (Not Used) : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 4 5 6 7 All Port number/NU (Not Used) : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 8 9 10 11 All Port number/All (all activity indicator) k-cathode-minus is on the top a-anode-plus is on the bottom 9590SE-16ML J7 J8 J3 J4 : : : : : Orientation Horizontal 0
Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller Finishing Up After you have installed the controller in the computer and attached appropriate cables to the controller and drives, complete the following steps to complete the hardware installation. Check Installation and Close the Case 1 Verify that the cables do not interfere with the operation of any other components in the case or block the flow of cooling air. 2 Close the case and reconnect the power cables.
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit model BBU-9550SX-01 is an add-on that can be attached to either the 3ware 9590SE or the 9550SX 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.
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9590SE series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is comprised of two pieces: the battery module and the BBU control module.
Installation Instructions Figure 14. Points of connection on the full-height controller a) Hole and slots for the clips b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw head from the plastic post on the BBU control module and set it aside (you will reattach it soon.) Figure 15. Removing the head from the plastic post www.3ware.
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller and align the 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 16. BBU control module ready to connect to the controller 3 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Figure 17.
Installation Instructions 4 Turn the controller over, insert the plastic screw head that you removed in step 1 into the plastic post, and tighten it gently but firmly. (Do not over-tighten!) Warning! 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.
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 19. Attaching the battery module 6 Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the battery holder flexes slightly and the clip on the bottom snaps into place in the lower hole. Figure 20.
Installation Instructions 7 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on the BBU. Note: The battery will drain if it is plugged in and there is no power to the unit. If the system will not be used right away, wait to do this step until the system is ready for use. Figure 21. Battery power connector inserted in power receptacle The controller is now ready to install in your system. www.3ware.
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) will last for many years. The battery 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 the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. To obtain a replacement battery module, contact AMCC.
Replacing the Battery 5 Once the bottom of the module is free, slide the module up to release the clips on the top. Figure 22. Removing the battery module a) Push the battery module down gently. b) Lift out the bottom of the battery module to release the clip from the bottom hole. c) Lift up to remove the clips on the top edge. Bottom clip 6 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.
Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 23. Removing the power cable from the BBU module Press down on the lever-like clip and pull the connector out. 7 If you removed the BBU control module in step 6, reattach it now. 8 Insert the new battery module that you received from AMCC and cable it up. 9 Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller, close up your system, and restart it. 10 Run a battery test to compute the estimated battery capacity of this new battery.
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: fhttp://www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp 3ware Compatibility Lists: http://www.3ware.
