PN 720-0147-00 October 2006 Installation Guide 3ware® 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller
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Table of Contents About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Chapter 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contents of this Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cables . . . . . . . .
About this Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the 3ware® 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller. This guide tells you how to install it.
Chapter 1.
Chapter 1. Getting Started 1 cable is provided with the 4-port controller 2 cables are provided with the 8-port controller 3 cables are provided with the 12-port controller 4 cables are provided with the 16-port controller Note: Double-ended multilane cables, for use with a multilane backplane, can be purchased separately. For details about these cables, see “Multilane Cables” on page 5.
System Requirements Note: Shielded and unshielded interface cables for Serial ATA controllers may not exceed 1M (39”) in length. Operating System Requirements Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, both 32bit and 64-bit x86 Red Hat Linux, 32-bit and 64-bit x86 SuSE Linux, 32-bit and 64-bit x86 Fedora Core, 32-bit and 64-bit x86 Other versions of Linux, 32-bit and 64-bit x86, using the open source Linux 2.4 or 2.
Chapter 1. Getting Started 9650SE RAID Controller Card Models Figure 1. 2-Port 3ware 9650SE-2LP Serial ATA RAID Controller LED Connector Heat Sink Ports: 0 (on top) 1 (on the bottom) Figure 2.
650SE RAID Controller Card Models Figure 3. 8-Port 3ware 9650SE-8LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat Sink Ports: 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Slots for battery BBU connector and hole for post Figure 4. 12-Port 3ware 9650SE-12ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Holes for battery holder www.3ware.
Chapter 1. Getting Started Figure 5. 16-Port 3ware 9650SE-16ML Serial ATA RAID Controller I2C connector LED Connectors Heat sink Ports: 12 thru 15 8 thru 11 4 thru 7 0 thru 3 Holes for battery holder BBU connector and hole for post Cables SATA Cables The 2-port 9650SE RAID controller uses standard SATA cables. Multilane Cables Important: You should only use AMCC/3ware certified cables with your 3ware RAID controller. Using an incorrect cable can result in drives that are not detected.
Cables Multilane breakout cables For use with a backplane that has individual SATA connectors or individual serial ATA drives, multilane breakout cables have an SFF-8087 multilane connector on one end and four individual SATA connectors on the other end. Note: This is the type of cable that ships with the 3ware 9650SE multilane controllers. Depending on the enclosure you are using, you may need to purchase a different cable to connect the 9650SE controller and the enclosure backplane Figure 6.
Chapter 1. Getting Started Multilane converter cables To connect from a 3ware 9650SE multilane RAID controller to a chassis that has SFF-8470 connectors on the backplane, use multilane converter cables, which have a SFF-8087 connector on one end and an Infini-band SFF8470 connector on the other. Figure 8.
Safety Information Away from sources of vibration or physical shock. Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices. In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend you plug your system into a surge suppressor and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an electrical storm. Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet.
Chapter 1. Getting Started ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions To avoid damaging computer components and accessories when installing or removing the 3ware RAID controller, follow standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions: When your computer case is open and its internal parts are exposed, do not touch any internal part unnecessarily. Always wear a grounded strap or work on an ESD-protective mat.
Safety Information Note: Some low-cost motherboards have a single PCI Express slot which is reserved for a video card. These slots cannot accommodate a 9650SE RAID controller or other PCI-E device. Warning! Do NOT insert the 9650SE controller into a PCI-X slot. Doing so could potentially damage the board or the system, and void the warranty.
Chapter 1. Getting Started Drive Installation Considerations Selecting an enclosure. If you are planning to use RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, or 50, you may want to consider installing drives into hot-swappable enclosures, so that they can be easily removed in the event of a drive failure. For a discussion of RAID levels, see the 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide. When to install the drives.
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Tools You Need You will need the following tools during installation: An ESD grounding strap or mat A Phillips screwdriver Before You Start 3ware 9650SE RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with a backplane. 1 Be sure to read “Safety Information” on page 8 in Chapter 1. 2 If you have a Battery Backup Unit (BBU), install it on the controller before proceeding. For details, see “Chapter 3.
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 1 (9650SE-2LP). Connect the Cables to the Controller 1 For the 9650SE-2LP, take out the SATA cables provided with the controller. (For other 9650SE models, turn to the next page.) One edge of each SATA cable connector is keyed so that it can only be inserted in one direction. This helps to ensure proper orientation and installation 2 Decide to which port you want to connect the first cable.
Step 1 (Multilane Controllers). Connect the Cables to the Controller Step 1 (Multilane Controllers). Connect the Cables to the Controller The 9650SE-4LPML, 9650SE-8LPML, 9650SE-12ML, and 9650SE-16ML models are all multilane controllers. (For the 9650SE-2LP, turn to the previous page.) 1 Take out the multilane cables provided with your controller. 2 Connect each multilane cable to a multilane connector on the controller. When the cable is inserted correctly, you will feel it click into place. Figure 10.
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 2. 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 8.) 3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 4 Find the PCI Express slot you want to use for the 3ware 9650SE RAID controller.
Step 2. Install the Controller in the Computer 7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is fully seated. Figure 11. Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot Use a PCI Express slot for the 3ware 9650SE controller. Do NOT use a PCI-X slot. 8 Check that the 3ware RAID controller’s metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was used to secure the filler bracket in step 5.
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Step 3 (9650SE-2LP). Connect the Cables to the Drives For 9650SE-2LP controller, follow the steps below. For other 9650SE models, turn to the next page. 1 If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassis or hot swap carriers, install them now. Be sure that the drives are connected to the power supply, either by cable or through the drive cage.
Step 3 (Multilane Controllers). Connect the Cables to the Drives or Back- Step 3 (Multilane Controllers). Connect the Cables to the Drives or Backplane For the 9650SE-4LPML, 9650SE-8LPML, 9650SE-12ML, and 9650SE-16ML models, follow the steps below. (For the 9650SE2LP, turn to the previous page.) 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.
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 4 (Optional) Connect the drive activity LED connectors. For details, see page 20. 5 Turn to “Check Installation and Close the Case” on page 25. Step 4. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional) 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 11.
Step 4. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional) Figure 15. 4-Port 3ware 9650SE-4LPML Serial ATA RAID Controller Overall LED drive status indicator: LED indicators for individual the last two pins of J7. The anode drives on J7: 0, 1, 2, 3 is the lower of the two pins and (left to right) the cathode is the upper. Figure 16.
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Figure 17. 12-Port 3ware 9650SE-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) J9 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 J9). The anode is the lower of the two pins and the cathode is the upper. Figure 18.
Step 4. Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators (Optional) Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors As shown in Figure 15 through Figure 18, LED connectors for individual drives are on J7, J8, J9, and J1 for the 16 port card, on J7, J8, and J9 for the 12-port cards, and on J7 and J8 for the 8-port, and J7 for the 2-port and 4-port cards. 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.
Chapter 2.
Step 5. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation Step 5. Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 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.
Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is an add-on that can be attached to a 3ware 9650SE 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.
Tools and equipment required Tools and equipment required Slot-head screwdriver Grounding strap Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery 3ware 9650SE series controller Installation Overview The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is comprised of two pieces: the battery module and the BBU control module.
Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit Figure 20. Points of connection on the half-height controller a) Slots for the clips b) BBU receptacle c) Hole for post Figure 21.
Installation Instructions 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 22. Removing the head from the plastic post 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.
Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 3 Press down gently until the BBU is seated. Figure 24. BBU control module connected to the controller 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.
Installation Instructions 5 If you have a 4-port or 8-port 9650SE: a Hook the clips on the top of the battery module over the slots on the top edge of the controller. Figure 25. Clips on the battery module hook over slots on the top edge of the half-height controller Figure 26. Attaching the battery module to the half-height controller www.3ware.
Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit b Press down gently on the top of the battery unit so that the battery holder flexes slightly and the clip on the bottom slips over the slot on the bottom edge of the controller. Figure 27. Pressing down gently so that the bottom clip can be inserted Bottom clip If you have a 12-port or 16-port 9650SE: a Insert the clips on the top of the battery module into the holes on the controller. Figure 28.
Installation Instructions 3 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 29. Battery power connector inserted in power receptacle The controller is now ready to install in your system. www.3ware.
Chapter 3. 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 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 Figure 30. Removing the battery module a) Push the battery module down gently. b) Lift out 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. 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. (If desired, you can remove the BBU control module to facilitate disconnecting the power cable.
Chapter 3. Installing the Battery Backup Unit 7 If you removed the BBU control module in step 6, reattach it now. 8 Insert the new battery module 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. You can run the battery test from the BBU page of either 3BM or 3DM 2, or by using the 3ware CLI.
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.
