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Installing Software from a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The steps below describe how to install the 3ware RAID management software from a windowing graphical user interface such as Microsoft Windows or X Windows in Linux.
To install the 3ware management software
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The CD should automatically launch and display the AMCC License window. If it does not, you can start it manually.
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Under Windows, open My Computer, select the CD, right-click and choose AutoPlay.
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mount /dev/cdrom /mnt
Start autorun by typing:
/mnt/autorun
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When the 3ware menu appears, click Install Tools to launch the installer.
The installer will start and the welcome screen appears.
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From the Welcome screen, click Next to start the installation process.
Show Welcome Installation Screen
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Show License Agreement Screen
 
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If you want to change where the 3ware Disk Management tools 3DM and CLI will be installed, you can change the path and directory.
When you are ready, click Next.
Show Specify Directory Path Screen
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3DM and CLI are applications that let you set up and manage RAID units. 3DM is browser-based; CLI is a command line interface.
The Firmware Upgrade Utility lets you update the firmware on your controller, if required.
The 3ware Documentation option installs the 3ware HTML Bookshelf on your computer. This is a combined HTML version of the User Guide and CLI Guide.
Show Select Components to Install Screen
 
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This features allows you to receive notification of problems with your 3ware RAID controller and units. For details about completing these fields, see Managing E-mail Event Notification.
You can select what level of notifications you want to be emailed about.
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Errors. You will be notified of Errors only.
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Warnings. You will be notified of Warnings and Errors.
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Information. You will be notified of Information, Warnings, and Errors.
When you are ready, click Next to continue.
Show 3DM 2 Email Configuration Screen
 
 
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When a message asks you whether you want to enable 3DM command logging, click Yes to enable it, or No to disable it.
Command logging saves all changes you make to RAID configurations using 3DM to a special file. This information can be useful for troubleshooting problems with AMCC technical support.
Show 3DM 2 Command Logging Message
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[Optional] On the 3DM 2 Security Configuration screen, specify whether you want to restrict access to localhost connections.
Enabling this feature prevents people from checking the status and administering the controller from across the Internet or Intranet.
If you want to allow people to remotely administer the controller, uncheck this box. For more information, see Enabling and Disabling Remote Access.
Show 3DM 2 Security Configuration Screen
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[Optional] On the same 3DM 2 Security Configuration screen, you can specify a different listening port than the default (888), if appropriate.
For more about this feature, see Setting the Listening Port #.
When you are ready, click Next to continue.
Show 3DM 2 Specify Listening Port
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If you want the Installation Wizard to connect to 3DM 2 after you finish the wizard, check the Connect to 3DM 2 box. This allows you to log into 3DM and configure a RAID unit right away.
If you do not want to connect to 3DM 2 at this time, leave the box unchecked.
When you are ready, click Next to continue.
Show Final Installation Screen
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If you want to make changes, use Back to move back through the screens.
When you are ready, click Install to continue.
Show Installation Summary Screen
 
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Show Final Installation Screen
Tip: You can now access the documentation through the 3ware HTML Bookshelf. For Windows, from the Start menu, choose Programs > AMCC > Bookshelf shortcut. For Linux, open a browser window to the following location:
/opt/AMCC/Documentation/index.html
For more information, see Using the 3ware HTML Bookshelf.

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