Avago Technologies 3ware SAS 9750-16i4e - Manual (Page 42)

Chapter 3. Getting Started with Your 3ware RAID Controller
30 3ware SATA+SAS RAID Controller Card Software User Guide, Version 10.2
Set Up Management and Maintenance Features
3ware RAID controllers include a number of features to help you manage and
maintain the controller and your configured units. The default settings for
these features allow you to begin using your newly configured units right
away. You can review and change these features as a final step in your initial
setup, or you can make changes to them later, at your convenience. These
features include:
• Controller and unit policies, such as Auto-Rebuild, Auto-Verify, use of
write cache, use of queuing mode, and selection of a StorSave profile.
• Email notification of alarms and other events
• Schedules for when background tasks will be performed, to minimize the
impact on day-to-day performance during peak usage times. (Background
tasks include rebuild, verify, initialize, migrate, and self-test.)
Details about these features are described in this documentation. When you
first set up your controller, you may want to review these sections in
particular:
• “Initial Settings for Policies and Background Tasks” on page 31
• “Configuring Your Controller” on page 65
• “Setting Unit Policies” on page 100
• “Setting Background Task Rate” on page 162
Getting Started for Mac OS Users
Physically Install the RAID Controller and Drives
To install your controller, follow the instructions in the installation guide that
came with your 3ware controller. If you do not have a hardcopy of the
installation manual, it is available in the “doc” folder on your 3ware CD, or
you can download it from the LSI website at
http://www.lsi.com/channel/ChannelDownloads.
You should also refer to the instructions in the user guide for your Mac Pro for
opening your computer and installing a PCI Express card in a PCIe x8 or x16
slot, and for installing drives in your computer case. If you are installing
drives in a separate enclosure, refer to the instructions that came with your
enclosure.
Install the Driver and Software
Instructions for installing drivers and software are available under “Installing
3ware Drivers and Software under Mac OS X” on page 325.