AMCC 9690SA User's Manual
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1. 1 Internal Multi Figure 2 8 Port 3ware 9690SA 8l Serial ATA RAID Controller X3 12C connector BBU connector and hole for post GEM r1 Two internal Multi lane it B ET TTT E ofp Heat Sinks 2 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Cables Figure 3 8 Port 3ware 9690SA 8E Serial ATA RAID Controller Two external Multi lane connectors BBU connector and hole for post All DODO OOo uuuszsuuc auuszuzuuc 1 4 XJ q IC connector VLLL LLL LL iy Heat Sinks One internal Multi lane connector 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 The appropriate cables are included with your controller If you must replace a cable see the list of available cables and associated part numbers at http 8ware com products cables asp www 3ware com 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started SFF 8087 to SFF 8087 Multi lane cables Use with an internal connector of the 9690SA 8I 9690SA 4I or 9690S A AIAE 3ware RAID controller These cables are for use with a multi lane enabled drive backplane that has the SFF 8087 mini SATA SAS 41 connectors These cables have multi lane cable plug connectors on each end Figure 5 Figure 5 Multi lane Cable Serial ATA SFF 8087 zu x SF2. STORAGE 3ware9 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller PN 720 0170 01 March 2008 Installation Guide Copyright 2004 2008 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation AMCC All rights reserved This publication may be copied or reproduced for reference purposes only All other purposes require the express written consent of AMCC 215 Moffett Park Drive Sunnyvale CA 94089 AMCC shall not be responsible or liable for and shall be held harmless against any and all damages claims and or disputes that arise from the copying or reproduction of this publication Trademarks 3ware Escalade 3DM and TwinStor are all registered trademarks of AMCC The 3ware logo 3BM Multi Lane StorSave StorSwitch StreamFusion and R5 Fusion are all trademarks of AMCC PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States other countries or both Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Firefox 1s a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation PCI Express is a registered trademark of PCI SIG All other trademarks herein are property of their respective owners 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 inform
3. will mate with the grooves in the slot and all pins make proper contact with the PCI Express slot pins when pushed into place 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide 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 7 Inserting Controller Into PCI Express 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 Do NOT use a PCI or 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 9 When you tighten the screw on the bracket to the enclosure make sure the card is not slanted in any direction otherwise the card will not work properly www 3ware com 12 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 96908 A 8I 9690S A AI and 9690S A AIAE controller cards have internal connectors and use the SFF 8087 cable m Insert the SFF 8087 cable plug into the multi lane connector on the controller When the cable is inserted correctly you will feel it click into place Figure 8 Conn
4. a system power loss This allows the controller to safely use write caching for optimal performance without exposing data to potential loss in the event of a system power failure When fully charged the battery preserves the contents of the controller cache memory for a limited period of time up to 72 hours When power is restored cached data 1s written to disks Items in Remote Battery Installation Package m Battery Backup Unit BBU control module Battery Battery extension cable Remote battery board with full height bracket Low profile bracket for low profile enclosures Remote Battery Installation Guide This chapter covers same material 16 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit Before You Start Before installing the BBU do the following Decide which expansion slot locations to use for the 3ware RAID controller and the remote battery board 2 For the remote battery board consider ventilation and convenience of access for battery replacement If possible leave a space for airflow around the remote battery board as battery life is shortened by excessive heat Important Inadequate airflow will cause the battery N backup unit to be disabled if the temperature exceeds a preset limit 3 If your enclosure is low profile unscrew the full height bracket from the remote battery board and replace it with the included low profile bracket using the same scr
5. resolution should be 1024 x 768 or greater with 16 bit color or greater 6 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Safety Information Safety Information To reduce the risk of bodily injury electrical 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 system and conforming to standard ESD electrostatic discharge practices you should have a computer technician perform the installation Site Selection The product is designed to operate as a component to a computer system The environment that is provided for the system must be m Clean dry and free of airborne particles other than normal room dust m Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and radiators Away from sources of vibration or physical shock Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices B n regions that are susceptible to electrical storms we recommend you plug your system into a surge suppressor or UPS uninterruptible power supply During an electrical storm we recommend disconnecting all phone network and power cables Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet Provided a product main power disconnect or sufficient spac
6. to 1 5Gbps If this is the case for your drives you may need to remove a jumper or run a software utility to change the transfer rate to 3 0Gbps Please check with your hard drive manufacturers documentation or website on how to set the transfer rate to 3 0Gbps 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 2 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 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 Make sure you are properly grounded For details about safety precautions see page 7 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer s instructions Locate the PCI Express slot you want to use for the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller For a discussion of which slot to use see Selecting the Slot in Which to Install the Controller on page 9 Warning Make sure you select a PCI Express slot not a PCI or PCI X slot Inserting a 9690SA into a PCI or PCI X slot could potentially damage the board or system and void the warranty of either the 9690SA or the motherboard If you are uncertain about which slot to use see the documentation for your system s motherboard Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot Save this screw it will be used to secure the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot Position the card in the PCI Express slot so that the contacts
7. AID 6 disk accesses to maximize application performance under heavy loads StorSave Battery Backup Unit BBU with write journaling to optimize data protection and performance BBU must be purchased separately RAID levels 0 1 5 6 10 50 Single Disk and Hot Spare PCI Express x8 connectivity Contents of this Package If you purchased a full retail kit the following items are included One of the following 3ware 9690SA RAID controller cards m 9690SA 4I one internal 4x wide port m 9690SA 8I two internal 4x wide ports m 9690SA 8E two external 4x wide ports E 9690SA 4I4E one internal 4x wide port and one external 4x wide port This document 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide 3ware CD ROM with driver software and additional documentation www 3ware com Chapter 1 Getting Started m Appropriate cables for your 3ware 9690SA model m 9690SA 4I one internal SFF 8087 to SFF 8087 cable m 9690SA 8I two internal SFF 8087 to SFF 8087 cables m 9690SA 8E two external SFF 8088 to SFF 8088 cables m 9690SA 4I4E one internal SFF 8087 to SFF 8087 cable and one external SFF 8088 to SFF 8088 cable If you purchased the 3ware RAID controller in a single pack or as part of a bulk pack cables are not included 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models Figure 1 4 Port 3ware 9690SA 4I Serial ATA RAID Controller X3 12C connector BBU connector and hole for post ET fy mmm Heat Sinks
8. F 8088 to SFF 8088 Multi lane cables For use with the 9690SA 8E and 96908 A AIAE 3ware RAID controller cards the SFF 8088 cable connects the external card connector to an external enclosure or backplane Figure 6 Multi lane SFF 8088 to SFF 8088 SAS cable Other Available Cables Two additional cables for other connectors can be purchased separately B SFF 8087 to SFF 8470 for external enclosures that require an SFF 8470 Infiniband connector m Multi lane SATA breakout cable SFF 8087 for direct connection to SATA drives from internal connectors 4 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide System Requirements System Requirements Motherboard and Slot Requirements A workstation class or server class motherboard with an x8 or x16 PCI Express slot A list of systems that have been tested is available at http www 3ware com products sys_compatibility asp Enclosure Requirements In order to attach more than four drives per connector enclosures with expanders are required In order to use enclosure support services such as locating a drive by blinking an LED or notification of a 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 backplane connector 4x SFF 8087 Mini Multi lane 41 External enclosure backplane connector Multi lane SFF 8088 Note Some older external enclosures may hav
9. S SATA RAID Software User Guide or the sware SAS SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Appendix Technical Support For support troubleshooting tips frequently asked questions software releases and compatibility information related to 3ware RAID controllers refer to B 3ware support page at http www 3ware com support B 3ware knowledgebase http www 3ware com KB kb asp B ware software downloads http www 3ware com support download asp B 3ware documentation http www 3ware com support userdocs asp B ware Compatibility Lists http www 3ware com products sys compatibility asp For specific answers to questions or to give feedback about the product visit our Web site at http www 3ware com support and log in AMCC also offers toll free 1 800 840 6055 or 1 858 535 6517 direct phone support during normal business hours Sales and ordering information For sales information send an electronic mail message to 3wareSales amcc com 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 26 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
10. ation contained herein ji 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Table of Contents About this Guide ova boves EzRE oe ohn de IM DONI oe iv Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 Contents of this Package s osea d pce ek ee UR HER P SESE 1 9690SA RAID Controller Card Models 2 CAVES x S hd eaters Ba Cee HY NR md SOR ded Y A 3 System Requirements x depu x ciis e ti aes D ea SS CR e Ae OR 4 Safely NONNA lO aieo O seen eae E Rd RACE rate tread 6 Chapter 2 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller 10 Tools YOU NCEA corsi O RG hee len OL ne aoc mutus EAS 10 EV CLOG ele o Y _ 16 ende Bon dr EXC REUS ara Rete de 10 Install the Controller in the Computer 000 0c eee aee 11 Attach the Cables to Your Controller llle 13 Connect the Cables to Backplanes ee eee 14 Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installation 15 Configure Your RAID Arrays Y YIII eee 15 Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit 16 Delore YOU SIAM bs ucts aeg S PO ERR S Wate iid dex Oa UNE 16 Installing the Control Modul amp FF y 17 Installing the Remote Battery I eee 19 Replacing the Battery I eee ees 23 Appendix Technical Support 26 Sales and ordering information 00 cee ee eee 26 Feedbackonth
11. dule connected to the controller 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 If necessary attach the extension cable to the BBU control module in order to reach the intended location of the remote battery board Install your 3ware RAID controller Refer to Chapter 2 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller on page 10 for details Installing the Remote Battery 1 Remove the metal filler brackets for the expansion slot in which you have decided to install the remote battery board Save the screws they will be used to secure the remote battery board after you have installed it in the slot If your enclosure is low profile unscrew the full height bracket from the remote battery board and replace it with the included low profile bracket using the same screws Select the battery location on the remote battery board The battery can be mounted in 3 different positions as marked on the board see Figure 13 Use the position that will make it 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing the Remote Battery easiest 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 if you have another controller Figure 13 Three locations for mounting battery on remote board 4 Mount the batter
12. e to access the power supply cord s because they serve as the product s main power disconnect www 3ware com 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Personal Safety When Installing the 9690SA RAID Controller in Your Computer 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 Protecting Equipment and Data A 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 factory installed heat sink will void the warranty 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 m When your computer case is open and its internal parts are exposed do not touch any internal part unnecessarily m Always wear a gr
13. e an Infiniband connector which will require an SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 cable Drive Requirements SAS and or SATA drives can be used with the 3ware 9690SA RAID controller SATA Drives must meet SATA 1 1 5 Gb s or SATA 2 3 0 Gb s standards Drives may be of any capacity or physical form factor SAS 3 0 Gb s drives may be of any capacity or physical form factor A list of tested drives is available at http www 3ware com products sys_compatibility asp www 3ware com 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Operating System Requirements m Windows XP Windows Server 2003 32 bit and 64 bit x86 Windows Vista 32 bit 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 FreeBSD 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 6 kernel driver For the latest driver versions for all operating systems see the current Release Notes at http www 3ware com support Other Requirements B Adequate air flow and cooling B Adequate power supply for drives m 3DM 2 3ware Disk Manager a browser based application used to configure and maintain RAID units requires one of the following browsers m Internet Explorer 5 5 and later m Mozilla Firefox 1 2 and later B Netscape 7 and later m Konquerer 3 5 1 and later In addition m JavaScript must be enabled m Cookies must be enabled For best viewing screen
14. ecting a Multi lane Cable with an SFF 8087 Connector to the 9690SA 8l Controller 13 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Connect the Cables to Backplanes External Connectors The 9690SA 8E and 9690S A AIAE controller cards have external connectors and use the SFF 8088 cable Insert the SFF 8088 cable plug connector into the multi lane external connector of the controller When the plug is inserted correctly you will feel it click into place Figure 9 Connecting a Multi lane Cable with an SFF 8088 Connector to the 9690SA 8E Controller m Connect the Cables to Backplanes m After installing your 3ware RAID controller and making cable connections connect the other end of the cables to either an exterior enclosure or interior backplane External Enclosure Connection An exterior connection to an enclosure will use the SFF 8088 connector Some older enclosures may have an Infiniband connector which will require an SFF 8088 to SFF 8470 cable Internal Backplane Connection An interior connection to a backplane in the same enclosure as the RAID controller will use the SFF 8087 connector www 3ware com 14 Chapter 2 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller Note If your backplane has individual connections for each drive or if you do not have a backplane you can directly connect up to 4 drives per internal connector through use of a breakout cable Finishing Up the RAID Controller Installatio
15. ews 4 Choose which of the 3 mounting positions you want to use for mounting the battery on the remote battery board 5 Determine if you will need to use the extension cable to connect the remote battery to the control module For instructions on how to install your 3ware 96908A RAID controller see Chapter 2 Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller on page 10 Installing the Control Module You will need m 3ware 9690SA SAS RAID controller m Battery Backup Unit BBU control module 17 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing 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 the screw head from the plastic post on the BBU control module and set it aside you will reattach it soon Figure 10 Removing the head from the plastic post 2 Position the BBU control module above the controller Figure 11 and align the BBU control module and the controller making sure to B Mate the connector on the BBU control module with the receptacle on the controller m Match the plastic post on the BBU with the hole on the controller Figure 11 BBU control module ready to connect to the controller Mm www 3ware com 18 Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit 3 Press down gently until the BBU 1s seated Figure 12 BBU control mo
16. ismanual LYII ee ee 26 www 3ware com lil About this Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the 3ware 9690SA SAS RAID Controller This guide tells you how to install it Chapter Description 1 Getting Started Overview of the 3ware RAID controller and important safety factors to keep in mind during installation 2 Installing Your 3ware _ How to install your aware RAID controller RAID Controller 3 Installing a Battery How to install and maintain a BBU Backup Unit The following additional documentation is available for your 3ware RAID controller on the CD that came with your controller It is also available through the 3ware website B ware SAS SATA RAID Software User Guide B Sware SAS SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide Version 9 5 m ware HTML Bookshelf is an HTML version of the documentation 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 1s available in the 3ware Knowledgebase at this website http www 3ware com KB iV 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started The 3ware 9690SA SAS RAID controller provides these features Support for up to 128 SAS and or SATA devices RAID 6 with simultaneous parity generation to maximize performance 8th generation StorSwitch switch fabric for maximum controller output StreamFusion optimization of RAID 5 and R
17. l the remote battery board separately from the controller For details see Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit on page 16 Things to Watch Out For During Installation of the RAID Controller 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 10 www 3ware com 9 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 9690SA RAID controllers can be installed in a standard enclosure or in an enclosure with a backplane 1 2 Be sure to read Safety Information on page 7 in Chapter 1 If you have a Battery Backup Unit BBU install it before proceeding For details see Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit on page 16 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 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 SATA 2 hard drives are sometimes shipped from the manufacturer with the transfer rate set
18. n 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 Connect Battery if appropriate If you are using a BBU insert the remote battery board and connect the battery to the BBU control module attached to your controller For details see Installing the Remote Battery on page 19 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 Configure Your RAID Arrays Turn to First Time RAID Configuration and Configuring Units in 2ware 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 15 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit The Battery Backup Unit BBU is an optional add on consisting of a control 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 battery board The BBU s purpose is to supply power to the controller s memory module in the event of
19. ounded strap or work on an ESD protective mat m Do not remove the 3ware RAID controller from its protective bag until you are properly grounded m Handle the 3ware RAID controller by its edges or by the metal bracket m Do not touch any pin contact lead or component on the 3ware RAID controller 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Safety Information Installation Considerations Air Flow Cable Length and Routing Space Adequate airflow and ventilation are particularly important for 3ware 9690SA 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 B 3ware 9690SA RAID controllers must be installed in PCI Express 9 x8 or x16 slots Warning Do NOT insert the 9690SA controller into a PCI X slot Doing so could potentially damage the board or the system and void the warranty Note Some low cost motherboards have a single PCI Express slot which 1s reserved for a video card These slots cannot accommodate a 3ware 9690S A RAID controller or other PCI E device m Cable routing may be easier if you install the 3ware RAID controller next to an open slot m If you are using a BBU you will need to instal
20. ove the BBU control module from the controller Figure 16 Removing the power cable from the BBU module 0 Press down on the lever like clip and pull the connector out L l L z m z E E E l E E al E z E 3 Remove the remote battery board from your system a Press down on the top of the battery module to free the clip on the bottom of the module b While pressing down on the top of the battery module lift out the bottom of the battery module slightly www 3ware com 24 Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit MANN 25 c Once the bottom of the module is free slide the module up to release the clips on the top Figure 17 Removing the battery module Bottom clip 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 Insert the new battery and reattach the battery module to the remote battery board If you removed the BBU control module in step 6 reattach it now Close up your system and restart it Reinstall the 3ware RAID controller and remote battery board Reattach the battery cable to the control module 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 For detailed instructions see the 3ware SA
21. ttery 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 SAS SATA RAID Software User Guide Version 9 5 Caution There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type To obtain a replacement battery module contact AMCC For proper battery disposal resources contact RBRC the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation www rbrc com Vorsicht Es entsteht Explosionsgefahr bei Auswechslung der Baterie mit einer des falschen Typs Um eine Ersatzbaterie zu erhalten wenden Sie sich an die AMCC Um Ressourcen zur korrekten Entsorgung der Baterie in Erfahrung zu bringen wenden Sie sich an die RBRC the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation www rbrc com To replace the battery 1 Make sure the system is powered down that you are grounded and follow all appropriate safety procedures 2 Disconnect the battery power cable from the BBU control module on the controller card 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 This will require removing the controller card from your enclosure 23 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Replacing the Battery Figure 16 shows how removing the connector looks if you rem
22. y in the selected location by snapping it in place a Insert the two clips on the top of the battery module into the two slots at the top edge of positions 2 or 3 Figure 14 or in the holes at the left edge of position 1 b Press down gently on the battery module until the bottom clip snaps into place in the lower hole www 3ware com 20 Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit Figure 14 Attaching the battery module to the remote board Bottom clip will snap in here 9 Insert the remote battery board in the chosen expansion slot and secure the bracket 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 10 Insert the battery power connector into the power receptacle on the BBU control module 21 3ware 9690SA SAS SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide Installing the Remote Battery Figure 15 Inserting the boards and connecting the battery power to the BBU control module If you need a longer cable on the power connector use the extension cable to connect the battery to the power receptacle on the BBU is no power to the unit Wait to plug the battery into the BBU until Note The battery will drain if it is plugged into the BBU and there the system is ready for use www 3ware com 22 Chapter 3 Installing a Battery Backup Unit Replacing the Battery The Battery Backup Unit BBU will last for many years The ba
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