Part One: Enter the 3ware BIOS Restart the operating system.When prompted, press Alt+3 to enter the 3ware RAID BIOS.Type admin256 as the password.Press any key to acknowledge the warning. Part Two: Remove the Failed Array Select the failed RAID array by highlighting the array (Exportable Unit) and pressing the spacebar.Press Tab to enter the lower… Continue reading RAID Setup Using 3ware Controller (RAID 5 or RAID 6)
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Cannot Connect to 3ware Controller Via the Webpage
You can install the latest 3ware software version to take care of this issue. Packages are available from Broadcom. You must unzip and install the 3DM2_Software package. After installation, you must also install the WinAVAlarm component and then remove it after installation. A system restart is required after installation. <br> LEGACY INSTRUCTIONS Windows update KB2585542 stops… Continue reading Cannot Connect to 3ware Controller Via the Webpage
Supporting HDD SMART Data on Third-party Hardware
When installing ExacqVision Server software, including its System Management plugin on third-party hardware, you should aim to use a RAID controller used in Exacq manufactured systems, which include: If a different controller (or no drive controller) is used, the behavior of the system will vary. SMART data from a drive controller is handled by Smartmontools.… Continue reading Supporting HDD SMART Data on Third-party Hardware
Highpoint RAID Troubleshooting (Legacy)
For troubleshooting information, see the attached PDF.The following exacqVision models were manufactured with Highpoint RAID controllers from 2007 to 2009: <br> To determine whether your system contains a Highpoint RAID controller, look at the RAID BIOS screen that appears when the system is first started (before the operating system starts). <br>