3Ware 9590SE Series Manuale utente

3ware® 9590SE

Serial ATA RAID

Controller

PN 720-0124-04

April 2006

Quick Install Guide

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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.

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Protecting Equipment and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

9590SE RAID Controller Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Multilane Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing a 9590SE RAID Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To connect the multilane cables to the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To install the controller in the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To connect the multilane cables to the drives or backplane . . . . . . . 15

Connecting Drive Activity LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional Details About the LED Status Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Finishing Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Check Installation and Close the Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configure your RAID Arrays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 2. Installing the Battery Backup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tools and equipment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Appendix: Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Table of Contents

iv 3ware 9590SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

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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.

“Installing a 9590SE RAID Controller” and “Connecting

Drive Activity LED Indicators” provide step-by-step

instructions for installing a Serial ATA RAID controller.

“Finishing Up” describes the final steps required when

installing a serial controller.

Chapter 2 (starting on page 21) includes information about how to

install the Battery Backup Unit, model BBU-9550SX-01, on a

9590SE RAID controller. The BBU is an optional add-on, which

can be purchased separately.

Chapter 1. Installing an AMCC 3ware 9590SE RAID Controller

23ware 9590SE Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Install Guide

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.

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 10.

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.

Other Documentation

The following additional documentation is available for your 3ware

9590SE RAID Controller:

Before You Begin

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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.com/KB

Installation Considerations

Air Flow, Cable Length, and Routing Space

Adequate airflow and ventilation are particularly important for

3ware 9590SE RAID controllers. The on-board heat sink collects

heat, and must have adequate airflow in order to disburse it. It is

important that the cables do not obstruct the air flow or prevent

proper ventilation of the system.

Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller

Consider these factors when deciding on the slot in which to insert

the controller:

3ware 9590SE RAID controllers must be installed in PCI

Express slots. They may be installed in PCI Express x4, x8, or

x16 slots.

Note that some desktop systems come with a PCI Express slot

that has only one lane (x1). The 3ware 9590SE RAID controller

cannot be installed in a PCI Express x1 slot.

Warning! Do NOT insert the 9590SE controller into a PCI-X

slot. Doing so could potentially damage the board or the

system, and void the warranty.

Cable routing may be easier if you install the 3ware RAID

controller next to an open slot.

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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.)

If you are building a system from scratch, you may want to consider

using a chassis or drive carrier that is compatible with the 3ware

RAID controller activity LEDs, such as the AMCC RDC-400-

SATA drive carrier, available through AMCC. Please check the

3ware web site for the Chassis Reference list (www.3ware.com/

products/compatibility_sata.asp).

Most chassis have a single drive activity cable that you can connect

to the overall activity indicator on the 3ware 9590SE controller. For

the location of the overall drive activity connector, see the figure for

the appropriate controller on page 16 and page 17, and refer to

Table 1, “LED Indicator Pin Positions,” on page 18.

Note: If you are using a chassis that includes a Chassis

Control Unit (CCU), follow the instructions that came

with the chassis to connect the I2C cable from the CCU

to the I2C connector on the 9590SE.

Drive Installation Considerations

Selecting an enclosure. If you are planning to use RAID 1, 5,

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.

Safety Factors

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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.

What You Need: Tools and Equipment

Tools Required

You will need the following tools during installation:

An ESD grounding strap or mat

Standard hand tools to open your system’s case and install the

3ware RAID controller into an available PCI Express

expansion slot. Often a Phillips screwdriver is all that is

required.

Safety Factors

Be sure to follow the guidelines presented on the next few pages to

insure your own safety, and that of your equipment.

Personal Safety

Warning! High voltages may be found inside computer

equipment.

Before installing any of the hardware in this package or

removing the protective covers of any computer

equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect

power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until the

hardware is installed and the system cover is closed.

Caution. Avoid contact with the heat sink if the system or

server is in operation, as the heat sink will be very hot. The

heat sink will be safe to touch after the server or system is

powered down and the cover has been removed for a few

minutes.

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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.

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.

Do not remove the 3ware RAID controller from its protective

bag until you are properly grounded.

Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the black

rail and metal bracket at its two ends.

Do not touch any pin, contact, lead or component on the 3ware

RAID controller.

Things to Watch Out For

Be careful when installing the 3ware RAID controller into your

system. Excessive force can damage the board or your system.

Be sure you insert the board into a PCI Express slot, not a

PCI-X slot.

Be sure the board is aligned with its slot on the motherboard

before installing. Do not flex the board excessively.

Once the board is inserted into the PCI Express slot, make sure

the board is seated correctly. If the board is not plugged in

correctly, it will not work.

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