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LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-8eUser Guide
Edition January 2011
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.3.1 Notes on safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.6 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Summary of SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller Features . . . . . 112.1.1 SAS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.1.2 SATA II Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.1.3 SAS Array Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.1.4 PCI Express Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.1.5 Usability Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Controller Specifications and Array Performance Features . 17
3.2 Board Layout, Jumper and Connector Information . . . . . 19
3.3 Electrical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . 213.3.1 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.3.2 Safety Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Quick Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Detailed Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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1 IntroductionThe LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e RAID controller addresses data throughput and scalability requirements across midrange and enterprise-class server platforms. This controller provides:
– 6.0 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI performance
– 3.0 Gb/s SATA II performance
– Eight-lane, 5-Gb/s PCI Express host interface
The SAS 9280 RAID controller uses the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07 to provide cached data protection and allows system builders to protect cached data even during the most catastrophic system failures.
The SAS controller supports the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI standard, version 2.0. In addition, the controller supports the SATA II protocol defined by the Serial ATA specification, version 1.0a. Supporting both, the SAS interface and the SATA II interface, the SAS controller is a versatile controller that provides the backbone of server environments. Each port on the SAS RAID controller supports SAS devices, SATA II devices, or both.
1.1 Requirements
You will need hardware knowledge in order to install the board. To install the software, you will need to be familiar with the operating system used.
1.2 Further information
Information on boards, drives and other devices can be found in the manuals you received with these products.
Information on your operating system and the application programs you are using is contained in the associated manuals or help texts.
The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc. can be found on the Internet at: http://ts.fujitsu.com
For the Japanese market please use the URL:http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy
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1.3 Important notes
In this section you will find essential information regarding safety when working with the board. Please read the instructions carefully if you want to install/remove a board.
V CAUTION!
Observe the safety notes in the Operating Manual of your system unit.
1.3.1 Notes on safety
V CAUTION!
● The actions described in this manual shall be performed by technical specialists. A technical specialist is a person who is trained to install the server including hardware and software.
● Repairs to the device that do not relate to CSS failures shall be performed by service personnel. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability.
● Any failure to observe the guidelines in this manual, and any improper repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, energy hazards, fire hazards) or damage the equipment.
● Transport the device only in the antistatic original packaging or in packaging that protects it from knocks and jolts.
● Only install extensions that have been released. If you install other extensions, you may interfere with the requirements and rules governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility of your system. Information on which system extensions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service center or your sales outlet.
● The warranty becomes invalid if the device is damaged during the installation or replacement of system extensions.
● Components can become very hot during operation. To avoid burns, make sure you do not touch components when adding or removing system board extensions!
● Transmission cables to peripheral devices must be adequately shielded.
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● Never connect or disconnect data cables during a storm (lightning hazard).
Notes about boards
● During installation/uninstallation of a board, observe the specific instructions described in the service manual for the server.
● To ensure that the system and system board are completely disconnected from the mains voltage, remove the plug from the mains outlet.
● To prevent damage to boards and the components and conductors on them, please take great care when you insert or remove them. Make sure that extension boards are slotted in straight, without damaging components or conductors on the system board, or any other components, for example EMI spring contacts.
● Be careful with the locking mechanisms (catches, centering pins etc.) when you replace boards.
● Never use sharp objects (e.g. screw drivers) for leverage.
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Modules with electrostatic-sensitive components
Systems and components that might be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD) are marked with the following label:
Figure 1: ESD label
When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must observe the following points under all circumstances:
● You must always discharge yourself of static (e.g. by touching a grounded object) before working.
● The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charge.
● Before inserting or removing boards containing ESDs, remove the power plug from the power socket.
● Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
● Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
● When you install/uninstall a board, use a specially designed grounding cable to connect yourself to the system unit.
● Place all components on a static-free base.
I You will find a detailed description how to handle ESD components in the relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ESD S20.20).
1.4 CE conformity
The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive". This is indicated by the CE marking (CE = Communauté Européenne).
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1.5 Environmental protection
Environmentally-friendly product design and development
This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment. Further information can be found at:
– http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.html (for the EMEA market)– http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/concept/ (for the Japanese market)
Energy-saving information
Devices that do not need to be constantly switched on should be switched off until they are needed as well as during long breaks and after completion of work.
Packaging information
This packaging information doesn’t apply to the Japanese market.
Do not throw away the packaging. You may need it later for transporting the system. If possible, the equipment should only be transported in its original packaging.
Labels on plastic casing parts
Please avoid sticking your own labels on plastic parts wherever possible, since this makes it difficult to recycle them.
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Returns, recycling and disposal
Please handle returns, recycling and disposal in accordance with local regulations.
Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn:
Fujitsu Technology SolutionsRecycling CenterD-33106 Paderborn
Tel. +49 5251 525 1410
Fax +49 5251 525 32 1410
1.6 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
The device must not be disposed of with domestic waste. This device is labeled in compliance with European directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive sets the framework for returning and recycling used equipment and is valid across the EU. When returning your used device, please use the return and collection systems available to you. Further information can be found at http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling.
Text in italics indicates commands or menu items.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized.
Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.
V CAUTION! pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system or lead to the loss of data.
I indicates additional information, notes and tips.
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2 OverviewThe SAS 9280-8e controller is a high-performance intelligent PCI Express-to-SAS/Serial ATA II adapter with RAID control capability. The SAS 9280-8e controller provides reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant drive subsystem management. It is an ideal RAID solution for the internal storage of workgroup, departmental, and enterprise systems. The SAS 9280-8e controller offers a cost-effective way to implement RAID in a server.
SAS technology brings a wealth of options and flexibility with the use of SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) II devices within the same storage infrastructure. However, SAS and SATA devices bring individual characteristics that make each one a more suitable choice depending on your storage needs. MegaRAID gives you the flexibility to combine these two similar technologies on the same controller, within the same enclosure, but not in the same virtual drive.
2.1 Summary of SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller Features
This section summarizes the features and benefits of the LSI MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller. It contains information on SAS features, SATA II features, PCI performance and usability.
The SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller has the following features:
– PCI Express x8 lane width (with support for x16 connections)
– PCI Express performance up to 5Gb/s per lane
– Support for 512-Mbyte DDR2 800 MHz on-board SDRAM intelligent battery-backed module
– Two external SFF-8088 mini-SAS connectors
– Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 1E, 10, 50, and 60
I Support of RAID levels: RAID 00 and RAID 1E0 are not released by Fujitsu.
– Advanced array configuration and management utilities
– Support for global hot spares and dedicated hot spares
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– Support for user-defined stripe sizes: 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024 KB
– Advanced array configuration and management utilities offer:
– Online capacity expansion to add space to an existing drive or new drive
– Online RAID level migration
– Drive migration
– Drive roaming
– No reboot necessary after expansion
– Load balancing
– Media scan
– User-specified rebuild rate (specifying the percentage of system resources to use from 0 percent to 100 percent)
– 32-Kbyte nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) for storing RAID system configuration information; the MegaRAID SAS firmware is stored in flash ROM for easy upgrade.
2.1.1 SAS Features
The following list describes the SAS features of the RAID controller:
– Provides eight independent PHYs grouped in to two quad port connectors
– Supports 6 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s SAS data transfers per PHY
– Supports serial management protocol (SMP) to communicate topology management information
– Supports serial SCSI protocol (SSP) to enable communication with other SAS devices
– Supports serial ATA tunneling protocol (STP) to enable communication with a SATA II device through an attached expander
– Provides a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level storage interface
– Simplifies cabling between devices
– Provides a scalable interface that supports up to 240 devices through the use of expanders
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– Supports wide ports consisting of 2, 3, or 4 PHYs within a single quad port
– Supports narrow ports consisting of a single PHY
– Transfers data using SCSI information units
2.1.2 SATA II Features
The following list describes the SATA II features of the RAID controller:
– Supports SATA II data transfers of 3Gb/s
– Supports serial ATA tunneling protocol STP data transfers of 3Gb/s
– Provides a serial, point-to-point storage interface
– Simplifies cabling between devices
– Eliminates the master-slave construction used in parallel ATA
– Allows addressing of multiple SATA II targets through an expander
– Allows multiple initiators to address a single target (in a failover configuration) through an expander
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2.1.3 SAS Array Limitations
This section describes the array limitations of the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller. These limitations include the number of drives supported per controller, and the maximum number of virtual drives allowed per controller.
The following table 1 lists the array limitations for the 6Gb/s SAS RAID controller.
Specification SAS 9280-8e
Maximum virtual drives per controller 64
Maximum drive groups per controller 128
Maximum virtual drives per drive group 16
Maximum drives per drive group 32
Maximum drives per controller 240
Maximum hot spares per controller 240
Maximum spans per virtual drive 8
Maximum enclosures per quad port** 3
Number of quad ports 2
** Assumes one Storage Enclosure Processor (SEP) per enclosure.
Table 1: SAS RAID Controller Array Limitations
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2.1.4 PCI Express Performance
The following list describes the PCI Express performance features of the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller:
– Provides a PCI Express interface:
– Supports a dedicated PCI Express bus
– Supports x8 lane configuration
– Supports transfer rates of up to 5Gb/s per lane
– Complies with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 2.0
– Provides unequaled performance through the Fusion-MPT architecture
– Provides high throughput and low CPU utilization to offload the host processor
2.1.5 Usability Features
The following list describes the usability features of the RAID controller:
– Simplifies cabling with point-to-point, serial architecture
– Supports smaller, thinner cables that do not restrict airflow
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3 CharacteristicsThe MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e low-profile SAS/SATA II RAID controller controls eight external SAS/SATA ports through two SFF-8088 x4 external mini SAS connectors.
This subsection provides the controller specification, the board layout and the connector information for the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
3.1 Controller Specifications and Array Performance Features
The following table 2 shows the array performance features for the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
Specification SAS 9280-8e RAID controller
Operating voltage +3.3 V, +12 V
Card Size SAS 9280-8e RAID controller: Low-profile PCI Express adapter card size (167.64 mm x 68.91 mm)
PCI Express bus data transfer rate
– Up to 5 Gb/s per lane– x8 lane with
SAS bus speed 6 Gb/s
SAS ports SAS connectors with four SAS ports each
Cache configuration The RAID controller supports the following battery-packed cache configuration:
– 512 MB - 72 bit arrangement 64 Mx16, Double Data rate II (DDR2) @ 800 MHz battery-packed module
Size of flash ROM for firmware
8 MB
Nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM)
32 KB for storing RAID configurations
Table 2: RAID Controller Specifications
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The following table 3 lists the specifications for the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
Specification SAS 9280-8e RAID controller
PCI Express host data transfer rate
5 Gb/s per lane
Drive data transfer rate 6 Gb/s per lane
Maximum scatter/gather I/O
60 elements
Maximum scatter/gather I/O
6.4 MB in 64-KB stripes
Maximum queue tags per drive
As many as the drive can accept
Stripe sizes 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, or 1 MB
Maximum number of concurrent commands
255
Table 3: Array Performance Features
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3.2 Board Layout, Jumper and Connector Information
The following figure 2 shows the jumpers and the connectors on the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
Figure 2: Board Layout for the MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller
The following table 4 describes the jumpers and the connectors on the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
Connector Description Comments
J1A1 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) debugging
4-pin connector
Reserved for debugging purpose
J1A2 Test header 2-pin connector
Reserved for debugging purposeJ1A3 Set Factory Defaults
connector2-pin connector
Reserved for debugging purposeJ1A4 x4 SAS Ports 4–7 SFF-8088 x4 external mini SAS
connector
Connects the cables from the controller to SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander.
Table 4: SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller – Connectors
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J1B1 x4 SAS Ports 0–3 SFF-8088 x4 external mini SAS connector
Connects the cables from the controller to SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander.
J6A1 Global Drive Fault LED header
2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates whether a drive is in a fault condition.
J6A2 SAS Activity LED header
2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates drive activity.
J6A3 Write-pending Indicator (dirty cache) LED connector
2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates when the data in the cache has yet to be written to the storage devices. Used when the write-back feature is enabled.
J6B1 Remote Battery Backup Unit connector
20-pin connector
Connects the intelligent Battery Backup Unit, LSIiBBU07, to the RAID controller remotely
J6B2 Battery Backup Unit connector
20-pin connector
Connector Description Comments
Table 4: SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller – Connectors
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3.3 Electrical and Environmental Specifications
The design and implementation of the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board shows the following marks and certifications:
– CE mark
– C-Tick mark
– FCC Self-Certification logo
– Canadian Compliance Statement
– Korean MIC
– Taiwan BSMI
– Japan VCCI
– CISPR Class B
It complies with CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1 First Edition-listed accessory, UL file number E257743.
3.3.1 Electrical Characteristics
This subsection provides the power supply requirements for the SAS 9280-8e controller.
All power is supplied to the SAS 9280-e RAID controller through the PCI Express 3.3 V rails and the 12 V rail. Onboard switching regulator circuitry operating from the 3.3 V rails and the 12 V rail provide the necessary voltages. The following states determine the typical current consumption of the controller:
– State 1: During a hard reset
– State 2: During a drive stress test
– State 3: While sitting idle at the DOS prompt
The supply voltages are 12 V ± 8 percent (from PCI edge connector only) and 3.3 V ± 9 percent (from PCI edge connector only).
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The following table 5 lists the power consumption of the RAID controller for each of the three states at the different voltages
I +12 V is used in the charging circuitry for the battery pack on the optional iBBU battery-backed daughter card. If the iBBU daughter card is mounted, the following power consumption figures apply:
During fast charging of the battery pack: 230 mA in +12 V current
PCI Edge Connector
State 1 State 2 State 3
3.3 V supply 330 mA 330 mA 330 mA
+12 V supply 1.00 A 1.81 A 1.53 A
3.3 V auxiliary supply
30 mA 30 mA 30 mA
Table 5: Power Supply for SAS 9280-8e RAID controller
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3.3.2 Safety Characteristics
The SAS 9280-8e RAID controller meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. For the boards installed in a PCI Express bus slot, all voltages are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit.
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4 InstallationThis chapter provides both quick instructions and detailed instructions on how to install the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
4.1 Quick Installation Instructions
Use the quick installation instructions to install your SAS 9280-8e RAID controller if you are comfortable with the installation procedure. The section "Detailed Installation Instructions" provides detailed installation instructions.
The following are the quick installation instructions for the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
● Unpack the RAID controller and inspect it for damage.
● Turn off the system and remove the power cord(s)
● Remove the cover from the system.
● Insert the RAID controller in an available PCIe slot.
● Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis
● Connect external Serial cables to external enclosure. Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on your SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
● Replace the cover and the power cord(s), then turn on the system.
LSI PCIe to SAS RAID controller hardware installation is complete.
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4.2 Detailed Installation Instructions
The following are the detailed installation instructions for the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller.
● Unpack the RAID controller and inspect it for damage.
Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free environment. Remove the RAID controller from the antistatic bag and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, or if any component is missing, contact the Fujitsu Technology Solutions service.
V CAUTION:
Make a backup of your data before changing your system configuration.
● Prepare the computer.
Turn off the computer and remove the power cords from the back of the power supply. Remove the cover from the chassis.
W WARNING:
Be certain to disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any networks before installing the RAID controller.
Locate an empty PCIe slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable.
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Figure 3: Position of the PCI Express slots and the bracket screw
1 Bracket screw 4 64-bit Slot (3.3 V)
2 32-bit Slots (3.3 V) 5 Edge of mainboard
3 PCIe x8 Slot
Table 6: Position of the PCI Express slots and the bracket screw
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– Align the RAID controller to a PCIe slot.
Press down gently but firmly to properly seat the RAID controller in the slot.
– Insert the RAID controller in the PCIe slot.
The following figure shows how to insert the RAID controller in a PCIe slot.
Figure 4: Installing an SAS 9280-8e RAID Controller in a PCI Express Slot
● Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis.
Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the system retention mechanism to secure the RAID controller to the system’s chassis.
● Install the cover and the power cord(s) and power up the system.
SAS 9280-8e RAID controller hardware installation is complete.
