AMCC ® 8006-2LP User manual

AMCC’s 3ware 8006-2LP SATA RAID controller delivers performance, robust fault tolerance
with data mirroring for maximum protection, and storage capacity to 1 TB. Combined
with an advanced RAID management feature set that includes remote management
capabilities, the 8006-2LP is the industry’s most compelling PCI to SATA RAID solution.
Highlights
• Supports 1 TB of storage using
500 GB SATA drives
• True hardware RAID protection for
all your valuable data
• Advanced,easy-to-use RAID
management and configuration suite
• Best hardware RAID price/performance
•StorSwitch™non-blocking switch
fabric architecture for maximum
controller throughput
• RAID levels 0,1,and JBOD
SATA RAID Controllers
APPLICATIONS FOR 3WARE CONTROLLERS
Servers Security/
Surveillance Gaming Video Editing Super
Computing NAS Video On-Demand Workstations
High Performance RAID Storage
on Budget
AMCC’s 3ware 8006-2LP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID
controller economically delivers full-featured true
hardware RAID to servers and PC workstations.
The 3ware8006-2LP is a half length lowprofile
2-port controller. Combined with an advanced
RAID management feature set that includes
web-based, command-based, and API software
components, the 8006-2LP is the industry’s most
compelling SATA RAID solution for the budget-
conscious IT professional. Intelligently engi-
neered in close collaboration with thirdparty
motherboard and drive manufacturers, the
3ware8006-2LP sets the standard for seamless
integration.
Enterprise-class Data Reliability
and Management
True hardware RAID is a requirement in IT envi-
ronments where data availability is paramount.
All AMCC3wareRAID controllers incorporate
onboard I/O offload processors to deliver true
hardwareRAID. Software RAID schemes use the
system’s processor, exploit host memory, com-
promise reliability and potentially rob the system
of CPU cycles. The 3ware 8006-2LP supports RAID
levels 0, 1, and JBOD.
Managing RAID installations is simple with
3wareDisk Manager (3DM®), CLI, S.M.A.R.T. disk
monitoring and an integrated BIOS configuration
utility. 3DM software is a browser based man-
agement utility for easy local and remote array
management in Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD
O/S environments.
SATA — The Storage Revolution
Serial ATA provides performance, reliability, ease
of configuration, and power consumption
advantages over parallel ATA, as well as signifi-
cant cost advantages over SCSI. SATA is a point-
to-point interface protocol designed for
improved scalability to meet the performance
demands of servers and PC workstations. Each
device is attached directly to the host to deliver
1.5Gbits/sec (150 MB) bandwidth toeach drive
via thin, flexible, one meter SATA data cables.
The 3ware 8006-2LP capitalizes on technical
advancements in the areas of hot plug capability,
signal integrity, reduced pin count, reduced
power requirements and longer, thinner cables
for simplifiedf routing.The 8006-2LP RAID
controller, with the advantages of Serial ATA
connectivity,is a compelling solution for enter-
prise storage installations and PC workstations
alike.
3ware®8006-2LP
High Value 2-Port Serial ATA Hardware
RAID Controller
Disk-to-Disk
Backup
Hard
Drive
Hard
Drive
Hard
Drive
Hard
Drive
Up to
1.5 Gb/sec
per port
3ware SATA Hardware
RAID Controller
Advanced
StorSwitch
Architecture

3ware 8000 Series Specifications
• Calculated MTBF @25°C 1.3 million hours
1.3 million hours
1.2 million hours
1.1 million hours
• Operating Temperature 0˚C to 50˚C
• Power Requirements 2.5W max. on +5 V
6.75W max. on +3.3 V
250mW max. on -12 V, +12V not used
• Dimensions 7.2"L x 2.5"H (18.288cm x 6.350cm)
Service and Support
• 3-year warranty
•Support via the web at www.3ware.com/support
• For latest motherboard and hard drive compatibility listing go to:
www.3ware.com/products/compatibility_sata.asp
Accessories
• RDC-400-SATA Serial ATA RAID Drive Cage
• CBL-SATA-39 39" 1m Serial ATA Cable
3ware 8000 Series Features
•Supports 1 TB of storage (dependent on drive capacity)
• StorSwitch point-to-point, non-blocking switched architecture
• On-board processor allows true hardware-based RAID and
intelligent drive management functions
• SCSI device driver model takes advantage of the benefits of SCSI
using inexpensive ATA drives
• Remote browser 3ware Disk Manager (3DM) utility with password
security for network management of storage arrays
• SMTP support for email/pager notification
• Easy-to-configure arrays from BIOS, 3DM or CLI utilities
• Staggered spin-up to minimize in-rush current at power up
• Bootable array support for greater fault tolerance
• Hot-swap and hot-spare support for data availability
• Dynamic sector repair for robust data protection
• S.M.A.R.T. disk drive monitoring for reliability
• 2 levels of administrator access to 3DM for added security
3ware8000 Series Specifications
• Half-length PCI Universal short form factor
• Low Profile
• PCI 2.2 compliant 64-bit/66MHz bus master
• Auto-sensing Serial ATA
• BIOS PnP (plug and play) and BBS (BIOS boot specification) support
Operating System Support
• Microsoft® Windows® 2003/XP/2000, RedHat® Linux, SuSE® Linux,
FreeBSD
For complete OS listing, go to:
www.3ware.com/support/OS-Support
3ware®8000 Series
3ware8006-2LP Quick Reference Guide
Form Factor Half length/low profile
Port Count 2
Drive Support Up to2Serial ATA
Host Interface PCI
Host Interface Speed 64-bit/66MHz
Connector Type Discrete
RAID Levels 0,1,and JBOD
Target Markets Servers,workstations,gaming,video editing
SPECIFICATIONS
AMCC reserves the right to make changes to its products, or to discontinue any product or service without notice, and advises its customers
toobtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that the information being relied upon is current.
AMCC is a registered trademark of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. 3ware, SwitchedRAID and 3DM are registered trademarks in the
United States and StorSwitch is a trademark in the United States, of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective holders. Copyright © 2006 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. All Rights Reserved. DS8006_04/04/06
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