Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Intel Order Number: D26788-003
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Safety Warnings and Instructions WARNING: English Important Safety Instructions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Resource CD and/or at http:\\support.intel.com\support\motherboards\server\sb\cs-010770.htm. SAFETY STEPS: Whenever you remove the chassis covers to access the inside of the system, follow these steps: 1.
Si el sistema ha estado en funcionamiento, el microprocesador y el disipador de calor pueden estar aún calientes. También conviene tener en cuenta que en el chasis o en el tablero puede haber piezas cortantes o punzantes. Por ello, se recomienda precaución y el uso de guantes protectores. WARNUNG: Deutsch Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen.
AVERTISSEMENT: Français Consignes de sécurité Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information sur le CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site http:\\support.intel.com\support\motherboards\server\sb\cs010770.htm. CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ: Lorsque vous ouvrez le boîtier pour accéder à l’intérieur du système, suivez les consignes suivantes: 1.
When Using Your Computer System As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines: Caution: Do not operate your computer system with any cover(s) (such as computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, and front-panel inserts) removed: • To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location: — 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eas
Also note these safety guidelines: • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
Regulatory and Certification Information Product Regulatory Compliance This RAID Controller Card complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations.
Regulatory Compliance Country cULus Listing Marks USA/Canada ETL (NRTL) Mark USA/Canada CE Mark Europe FCC Marking (Class A) USA FCC Marking (Class B) USA EMC Marking (Class A) Canada CANADA ICES-003 CLASS A CANADA NMB-003 CLASSE A EMC Marking (Class B) Canada CANADA ICES-003 CLASS B CANADA NMB-003 CLASSE B VCCI Marking (Class A) Japan VCCI Marking (Class B) Japan Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel Marking This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
x Regulatory Compliance Country BSMI Marking (Class A or B) and Class A EMC Warning Taiwan RRL MIC Mark Korea C-Tick Mark Australia Marking Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC Verification Statement (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Intel Corporation 5200 N.E.
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) This product has been tested in accordance too, and complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance. RRL (Korea) English translation of the notice above: 1. Type of Equipment (Model Name): Model name on product 2. Certification No.: On RRL certificate. Obtain certificate from local Intel representative 3.
Preface This is the primary reference and user’s guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E, which can be used for SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions and specifications. For details on how to configure the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the Software User’s Guide on the Resource CD. Audience This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices.
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Contents Safety Warnings and Instructions ........................................................................... iii Regulatory and Certification Information .............................................................. viii Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices ................................................................... xi Preface ...................................................................................................................... xiii Audience ...............................
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Figures Figure 1. Example Direct-Connect Application.......................................................................... 3 Figure 2. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Card in a PCI Express* Slot...... 11 Figure 3. Internal SAS Cable for Connection to SAS and SATA Hard Disk Drives................. 13 Figure 4. Serial ATA Connectors............................................................................................. 13 Figure 5.
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Tables Table 1. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Overview ........................................................... 8 Table 2. Jumper Descriptions ..................................................................................................19 Table 3. Card Characteristics ..................................................................................................20 Table 4. Specifications ...........................................................................................................
1 Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E with RAID control capabilities. It consists of the following sections: • SAS Controller Description • Configuration Scenarios • Benefits of SAS • Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features • Hardware Specifications The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Storage Adapter is a high-performance intelligent PCI Express*-to-SAS adapter with RAID control capabilities.
SAS Controller Description The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E is available with eight ports via two x4 SFF8484 connectors. The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E has one Intel® IOP333 I/O processor that controls the SAS interface. The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E brings 3.0 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI and 3.0 Gbit/s SATA performance to host adapter, workstation, and server designs. The controller support internal storage devices and allows you to use a system that supports enterpriseclass SAS and desktop-class SATA drives.
SAS/SATA Device Port 0 SAS/SATA Device Port 1 SAS/SATA Device Port 2 SAS/SATA Device Port 3 SAS/SATA Device Port 4 SAS/SATA Device Port 5 SAS/SATA Device Port 6 SAS/SATA Device Port 7 32-bit Memory Address/Data Bus PCI Express* RAID Controller I2C Interface Flash ROM/ PSBRAM/ NVSRAM I2C PCI Express Interface Figure 1. Example Direct-Connect Application Benefits of SAS SAS is a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set.
PCI Express* Architecture PCI Express is a local bus system designed to increase data transfers without slowing down the central processing unit (CPU). You can install the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E in a PCI Express computer system that has a standard bracket type. With this adapter in your system, you can connect SAS and SATA devices over the bus.
• Two internal connectors • Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 • Advanced array configuration and management utilities • 32 Kbyte NVRAM for storing RAID system configuration information; the firmware is stored in flash ROM for easy upgrades. SAS Features The following list describes the SAS features: • Provides eight fully independent phys • Each phy supports 3.0 Gbit/s and 1.
Usability The following list describes the usability features. • Simplifies cabling with point-to-point, serial architecture • Smaller, thinner cables do not restrict airflow • Provides drive spin-up sequencing control • Provides an Inter-IC (I2C) interface for enclosure management Flexibility These features increase the flexibility of the SAS RAID controller.
Drive Migration Drive migration is the transfer of a set of hard drives in an existing configuration from one controller to another. The drives must remain on the same port and be reinstalled in the same order as in the original configuration. The controller to which you migrate the drives cannot have an existing configuration. Note: Only complete configurations can be migrated; individual virtual disks cannot be migrated. Note: Drive roaming and drive migration cannot be supported at the same time.
Hardware Specifications You can install the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E in a computer with a server board that has a x8 PCI Express* slot. Table 1 provides an overview of the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E.: Table 1.
2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E with internal and external connectors.
Quick Installation The following steps are for quick RAID Controller SRCSAS18E installation. These steps are for experienced computer users/installers. “Detailed Installation” contains the steps for all others to follow. 1. Turn power off to the system and all hard disk drives, enclosures, and system components. 2. Remove the power cord from the server. 3. Follow the insructions in the server documentation to open the server chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and memory module on the RAID controller. 5.
Ensure that the memory module or Intel® RAID Portable Cache Module 2 is present and seated firmly in the DIMM socket. 5. Install the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Select a x8 PCI Express* slot and align the controller’s PCI Express bus connector to the slot. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot, as shown in Figure 2. Secure the bracket to the computer chassis. Bracket Screw Press Here Press Here PCI Express Slot Figure 2.
Note: System throughput problems can occur if using SAS cables that do not come with the RAID controller and that are not the correct type. To minimize the potential for problems: - Use cables no longer than ten meters for SAS and one meter for SATA. It is better to use the shortest possible cables. The cable length should be reduced by about one foot (.33 meters) if using a backplane. - You may connect one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device or as an expander.
HDD Connector Serial Signal Cables RSA to HDD Breakout Cable Figure 3. Internal SAS Cable for Connection to SAS and SATA Hard Disk Drives Figure 4 displays the SATA device plug connector used to connect a SAS RAID controller with internal connector to the host receptable connector on a backplane. A SATA connector consists of a signal connector and a power connector. Device Plug Connector Serial ATA Signal Connector (pin1) Serial ATA Power Connector (pin1) Host Receptacle Connector Figure 4.
Figure 5 show SAS and SATA connectors on SAS and SATA hard disk drives, respectively. Cables are used for connection between internal connectors on the RAID controller and connectors on SAS and SATA drives, respectively. Both SAS and SATA hard disk drives can connect to SAS backplane receptable connectors. The difference between the SAS connector and SATA connector is the bridge between the SAS primary physical link and power connector on the SAS controller.
Connecting the SAS RAID Controller to Hard Disk Drives and Expanders This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the SAS RAID controller to SAS backplane or SATA hard disk drives, either directly or through an expander. The figures in this section show the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E connected to hard disk drives and to expanders, which then connect to hard disk drives. Figure 6 displays the SAS cables used to connect the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to a hard disk drive.
Figure 7 displays the SAS cables used to connect the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to an expander board. Perform the following steps to connect a RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to an expander board, as shown in Figure 7. 1. Plug the 7-wire connector on the cable into the connector on a SAS RAID controller. 2. Plug the connector on the other end of the cable into the connector on an expander board. To Expander Board Serial Signal Cables Ports 0–3 Ports 4–7 RSA to HDD Breakout Cable Figure 7.
Replacing a Failed Controller that Contains Data in the Intel® RAID Portable Cache Module 2 The Intel® RAID Portable Cache Module 2 (AXXRPCM2) is a cache memory module with an integrated battery pack. The module provides an uninterrupted power source to the module if power is unexpectedly interrupted while cached data is still present.
After Installing the Storage Adapter After RAID Controller SRCSAS18E installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. The Software User’s Guide instructs you on the configuration options and how to set them on your RAID Controller SRCSAS18E, and provides detailed installation instructions for operating system drivers.
3 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E. The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E is a dual phys SAS PCI Express* storage adapter that is used in a system with a PCI Express slot. PCI Express goes beyond the PCI specification in that it is intended as a unifying I/O architecture for various systems: desktops, workstations, mobile, server, communications, and embedded devices.
Table 2. Jumper Descriptions Jumper J7 Description Set Mode 0 Type 2-pin connector Comments Mode 0 holds the I/O processor in reset to allow firmware recovery. No jumper: Normal operational mode. Jumper: Mode 0 for firmware recovery. Requires a firmware recovery utility and firmware image file. J10 Dirty cache LED 2-pin connector Connect to enclosure LED to indicate data in cache has not been written to disk.
Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The storage adapter carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, FCC SelfCertification logo, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI, and they meet the requirements of CISPR Class B. Table 4 lists the specifications for the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E. Table 4.
Array Performance Features Table 5 shows the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E array performance features. Table 5. Array Performance Features Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Specification PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Burst Rate 3 Gigabit/s per port or 300 MB/s Maximum Scatter/Gathers 26 elements Maximum Size of I/O Requests 6.
Electrical Characteristics This section provides the power requirements for the RAID Controller SRCSAS18Es. Table 7 lists the maximum power requirements. Table 7. Electrical Characteristics Storage Adapter PCI / PCI Express* / Express +12 V 115 mA; used only RAID if battery is present Controller SRCSAS18E PCI / PCI Express +5.0 V PCI / PCI Express / Express+3.3 V PCI PRSNT1# / PRSNT2# Power 1.
A Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations BIOS Basic Input/Output System. Software that provides basic read/write capability. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). The system BIOS on a server board is used to boot and control the system. The BIOS on your host adapter acts as an extension of the system BIOS.
SAS Serial Attached SCSI. A serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set. The SAS interface provides improved performance, simplified cabling, smaller connections, lower pin count, and lower power requirements when compared to parallel SCSI. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connectioin interface that is compatible with Serial ATA. The SAS controllers support the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI standard, version 1.0.
