ix 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1About this User GuideThis document, 3ware SAS/SATA RAID Software User Guide, Version 9.5.1,provides instructions for configuring and maintaining RAID units on 3ware9690SA and 9650SE series RAID controllers, using software and firmwareversion 9.5.1.This guide assumes that you have already installed your 3ware RAIDcontroller and drives in your system and any enclosures, if you have them. Ifyou have not yet done so, see the installation guide that came with yourcontroller. If you do not have the printed copy, a PDF of the installation guideis available on your 3ware CD, or you can download it from: http://www.3ware.com/support/userdocs.asp. (Note that there are differentinstallation guides for different 3ware RAID controller models.)There are often multiple ways to accomplish the same configuration andmaintenance tasks for your 3ware RAID controller. This manual includesinstructions for performing tasks using two tools:• 3ware BIOS Manager (3BM), which runs at the BIOS level• 3ware Disk Manager 2 (3DM 2), which runs in a browserYou can also perform many tasks at the command line, using 3ware’sCommand Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is described in a separate manual:3ware SAS/SATA RAID Controller CLI Guide. Information from both thisUsers Guide and the CLI Guide are also available in the 3ware HTMLBookshelf, available in the 3ware Documentation folder and on your 3wareCD. (For more information, see “Using the 3ware HTML Bookshelf” onpage xi.)How this User Guide is OrganizedTable 1: Chapters and Appendices in this GuideChapter/Appendix Description1. Introduction Provides an overview of product features for the3ware 9690SA and 9650SE controller models.Includes system requirements and an introduction toRAID concepts and levels.
