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3ware Software Release v7.7.1
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The following information is available in this README.TXT file:

   1.  Basic Description of this CD-ROM
   2.  Windows Operating Systems
   3.  Linux Operating Systems
   4.  FreeBSD Operating System
   5.  Documentation
   6.  Technical Support
   7.  Registration
   8.  Release Notes


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 1.  Basic Description
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Welcome to the 3ware Escalade RAID Software CD-ROM v7.7.1, a collection of drivers, software, and information on 3ware products!  This information is current as of June, 2004.  For the latest drivers, software, and information on 3ware products, please visit our web site at http://www.3ware.com


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 2.  Windows Operating Systems
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The Windows drivers and software are contained in the \windows folder.

  \windows\drivers folder  :  Driver for Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, and Advanced Server), Windows XP, and Windows 2003.  A WHQL driver for Windows 2003 is included in the \win2k3 WHQL folder.  Drivers for 32-bit Windows and 64-bit Windows are included in the \win32 and \win64 folders, respectively.

The contents of these driver folders should be copied to a blank, formatted 3.5" diskette and inserted when prompted by Windows.

  \windows\3dm              :  3dmsetup.exe, the software installation program for 3ware 3DM software management program.

Run 3dmsetup.exe to start the installation process of 3ware 3DM.

Once 3ware 3DM is installed, you can run it by executing the Windows shortcut that is created at Start\Programs\3ware 3DM\3DM Web Interface.

\windows\cli              :  tw_cli.exe, the Command Line Interface program for the 7000/8000 series controllers.

The latest software for 3ware products is available from the 3ware web site at:  http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp

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 3.  Linux Operating Systems
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The Linux drivers and software are contained in the \linux folder.

  \linux\drivers\redhat   :  Drivers for RedHat Linux versions v8.0, and v9.0
  \linux\drivers\suse     :  Drivers for Suse Linux versions v8.1, and v8.2
  \linux\drivers\src\2.4  :  Open source of the 3ware driver for Linux 2.4 kernel 
  \linux\drivers\images   :  Floppy Disk Images for Redhat and SuSE drivers

The contents of either the Redhat or SuSE folder should be copied to a blank, formatted 3.5" diskette, and inserted when prompted by Linux.  The source code for the 3ware drivers provided in the  \src\2.4 folder can be used to compile a driver for other versions of Linux, including RedHat v7.3.  Please keep in mind that 3ware only offers technical support for operating systems for which 3ware provides a driver (i.e. those operating systems listed above).

  \linux\3dm              :  install.3dm and 3dm-lnx.tgz;  instructions are included in the documentation.

  \linux\cli              :  cli_linux.tgz; Use tar zxvf cli_linux.tgz to uncompress it.

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 4.  FreeBSD Operating Systems
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The FreeBSD drivers and cli are contained in the \freebsd folder.

  \freebsd\bsddriver      :  Driver for FreeBSD 4.8 (beta)
  \freebsd\cli            :  cli_fbsd.tgz; This is the CLI (Command Line Interface) program tw_cli.  Use tar zxvf cli_fbsd.tgz

o  Other drivers for FreeBSD can be downloaded from the internet at:  http://people.freebsd.org/~msmith/RAID/index.html#3ware
 
The latest software for 3ware products is available from the 3ware web site at:  http://www.3ware.com/support/download.asp

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   5.  Documentation
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Documentation for 3ware products is included in the \doc folder:

  \doc\EscaladeIG7000IG_042903.pdf   :  Install Guide for the ATA RAID Controller which supports the 7000 and 8000 series.
  \doc\EscaladeUG7000-122003.pdf     :  User's Guide for the ATA RAID Controller which supports the 7000 and 8000 series.
  \doc\EscaladeUG_CLI.pdf            :  User's Guide for the CLI for the ATA RAID Controller which supports the 7000 and 8000 series.

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   6.  Technical Support
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3ware Technical Support Contact Information 

It's easy to get a hold of us. 3ware provides Technical Support via the web and the telephone, making it easy to contact us. 

The basics:  

Web: http://www.3ware.com/support/index.asp

Staff is available to respond to Web Support requests during our principal hours of operation which are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Pacific Time (excluding US holidays) 

Telephone: (800) 945-7273  toll free, or (408) 523-1145 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Pacific Time (excluding US holidays). 

E-mail: 3waresupport@amcc.com

What to expect:  

There is no charge for Technical Support. 

We will need to know the serial number of your board. 

Any other information you can provide us about the hardware configuration of your system will expedite the Technical Support process. 

If we cannot take your call immediately, please leave a message. We will respond to your message as soon as possible. 

Messages left after 4:00 P.M. or outside our principal hours of operation will be addressed the next business day. 


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   7.  Registration
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To register products, we will need some basic information, but you can provide us with optional information as you like. The more you give us, the easier it will be to respond quickly and effectively to your requests!

To register, please visit the 3ware web site at: http://www.3ware.com/support/registration.asp

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 8.  Release Notes
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Detailed information on new features as well as a list of known issues are provided in our Release Notes. You can find 3ware release notes at:  http://www.3ware.com/support/downloadpage.asp

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