ATTO ExpressSAS Host and RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual ExpressSAS H644 Adapter ExpressSAS H608 Adapter ExpressSAS H680 Adapter ExpressSAS H60F Adapter ExpressSAS H6F0 GT Adapter ExpressSAS R644 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R608 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R680 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R60F RAID Adapter
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Contents 1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ...................................................................
3 Install Hardware .................................................................................................15 System requirements SAS address Installing the adapter Installing CacheAssure (6Gb RAID Adapters only) Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card Installation Power Module Installation Bracket details Adapter board details Install storage 3.1 Data Path and LED Control ............................................................................
1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ATTO Technology ExpressSAS low-profile host adapters provide 3Gb and 6Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity for IT and digital video environments. The ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter family provides enhanced reliability and performance thanks to more than 20 years of ATTO experience with SCSI hardware and storage connectivity solutions. Using the latest in PCI Express bus technology, the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters deliver blazing-fast performance with transfer rates.
ExpressSAS Host Adapters ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapters are engineered for the most stringent IT server and digital media workgroup environments and are compatible with multiple operating systems, applications, and drives. Providing SAS/SATA II connectivity to up to 2,048 end devices, the ATTO SAS Host Adapter is ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of performance.
H60F technical specifications H6F0 GT technical specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 internal ports Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance Form factor conforms to PCI low-profile specification Length: 8.638” Height: 2.918” Operating temperature: 0-40 °C (32 °F-104 °F) Operating humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F) Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Power (typ): 12V @ 1.6A; 3.3V @ 0.
ExpressSAS RAID Adapters ATTO ExpressSAS RAID adapters are ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of protection and performance, supporting up to 128 end devices. RAID improves data accessibility and reliability during normal operations. A RAID group is a virtual, independent single drive with data written to physical drives according to a RAID algorithm.
R608 technical specifications R60F technical specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Eight internal ports Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance Form factor conforms to PCI low-profile specification Length: 6.600” Height: 2.713” Operating temperature: 0-40 °C (32 °F-104 °F) Operating humidity: 10 - 90% non-condensing Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F) Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Power (typ): 12V @ 0.8A; 9.6W • 12V @1.22A; 3.3V @ .06A, 15.
2 Install Drivers ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters require a current device driver and hardware flash for proper operation. Your adapter was properly flashed before shipment. However, you must add ExpressSAS drivers to your computer before continuing with installation. If you already have one or more ExpressSAS adapters installed and you have the latest drivers found on the ATTO web site, or you followed the instructions in the Getting Started Guide, you do not need to perform any of these procedures.
Windows Installing from the ExpressSAS Installation CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power on your system. Log on to Windows as the system administrator. Insert the Installation CD into a CD or DVD drive. The CD begins automatically and displays the Installation Guide. If the CD fails to begin automatically, navigate to the root of the CD, and run Autorun.bat. Select Windows Drivers from the items on the left side of the screen. Select the appropriate CPU-based operating system from the operating system choices.
Linux Note ExpressSAS adapters are not supported under Linux kernel 2.4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power on your system. Log in as root. Verify that the kernel header files, usually included with the Linux kernel development package, are installed. Insert the Installation CD. Mount the CD to your chosen mount point such as /mnt/cdrom. Open your File Browser and browse to /mnt/cdrom/Linux/Drivers. Click on the driver: • for the ExpressSAS adapters, the driver filename appears as lnx_drv_esashba_XXX.
VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only) Driver CD usage during ESX Installation (ESX only) During ESX 4 installation, you may choose to install additional drivers. This will allow you to install ESX onto storage that is attached to your ATTO adapter. You will need to burn the appropriate ATTO driver ISO image to CD media. 1 2 3 4 During ESX installation, select Yes to install custom drivers and click Add. The installer will prompt you to insert the media containing the ATTO device driver.
8 9 Verify that the driver is installed successfully: a. Run the esxupdate query command. A message containing the information about the driver appears. b. View the PCI ID XML file in the /etc/vmware/pciid/ directory. The driver information is available in the file. c. Check for the latest version of the driver module in the following directory: /usr/lib/vmware/vmkmod/ d. To verify that the driver is loaded and functioning, enter vmkload_mod -l command. The driver is listed in the displayed list.
2.1 New Windows OS Installation When you install a new or different copy of the Windows operating system on a disk attached to an ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters, you must reinstall the ATTO ExpressSAS drivers. If you are changing the version of Windows you are using or installing a fresh copy of your current version onto your system, you must ensure Windows recognizes your ATTO ExpressSAS and uses its drivers.
Install the driver into a new version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 Note You must have a floppy disk with the ExpressSAS driver available. Refer to Creating ExpressSAS installation media from the Installation CD or Creating ExpressSAS installation media from a file on page 11 1 Start Windows text mode setup as described by your Windows documentation. 2 Press F6 when the first blue window, called Windows Setup, appears. 3 Setup continues to load files.
2.2 New OS X Installation Boot support is available on Intel-based systems only. Adjusting adapter settings with the EFI Configuration Utility Note The EFI Configuration Utility is not compatible with the ExpressSAS H6F0 GT adapter. Depending on your configuration, it may be necessary to adjust adapter NVRAM settings prior to performing the OS X installation. For example, you made need to modify the device wait time. The EFI configuration utility can be launched from an EFI shell.
Installing OS X Leopard or Tiger onto a disk attached to an ExpressSAS adapter Note Due to limitations of the Mac OS X Installer, two systems are required to complete this procedure. These will be referred to as the 'target' and 'host' systems. The target system will contain your ExpressSAS adapter and storage. The host system will only be used during the installation and must be an Intel-based system capable of booting the OS X installation CD.
3 Install Hardware Use this chapter as a guide to install the ATTO ExpressSAS adapter into a PCI Express expansion slot on your computer. If you have followed the Getting Started Guide successfully, you do not need to read this chapter. CAUTION Back up your system data before changing or installing any hardware.
5 Insert the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter into any open 3.0/2.0/1.2 PCI Express expansion slot. If you have questions about how to install an expansion card in your system, consult your computer’s documentation. 6 7 Close the case on the computer and power it up. Installed drivers are loaded. For Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 • Windows detects your ExpressSAS Adapter and the Found New Hardware wizard appears. Proceed through the wizard with the default settings for each adapter channel.
Installing CacheAssure (6Gb RAID Adapters only) Adding CacheAssure to your Host Adapter (marked ‘A’ in Exhibit 3-1) requires the installation of two modules; Non-Volatile Memory Card (B) and Power Module (C). WARNING ATTO CacheAssure modules and Host Adapters contain components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause damage to the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter. Please follow standard methods to avoid ESD.
6 Make sure the NV Memory Card is firmly seated by gently pushing the card down onto the ATTO RAID Adapter, as shown: 7 Turn the Host Adapter over so that you can see the back of the printed circuit board. Use the two supplied screws to finish secure the NV Memory Card onto your RAID adapter. 8 Use an ESD-safe crosshead screwdriver to secure the screws.
Bracket details Exhibit 3-4 ExpressSAS H644 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-6 ExpressSAS H680 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-5 ExpressSAS H608 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-7 ExpressSAS H60F Adapter brackets. 19 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-8 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter bracket. Exhibit 3-10 ExpressSAS R644 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-9 ExpressSAS H6F0 GT Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-11 The ExpressSAS R608 Adapter brackets 20 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-12 ExpressSAS R680 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-13 The ExpressSAS R60F Adapter brackets Adapter board details Exhibit 3-14 ExpressSAS H644 Adapter board. 21 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-15 ExpressSAS H608 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-16 ExpressSAS H680 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-17 ExpressSAS H60F Adapter board. 22 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-18 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-19 ExpressSAS H6F0 GT Adapter board 23 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-20 ExpressSAS R644 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-21 ExpressSAS R680 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-22 ExpressSAS R608 Adapter board. 24 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-23 ExpressSAS R60F Adapter board.. Install storage 1 • Connect your SAS/SATA storage to the ATTO ExpressSAS adapter. Note Consult with your storage vendor for the proper connectors and cables to interface with your storage • External connectors: use SFF-8088 connectors. • External connectors: use SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD connectors (GT only). 2 3 Internal connectors: use SFF-8087 internal connectors. • For SATA, use cables which are no longer than 1 meter.
3.1 Data Path and LED Control This chapter provides the instructions that define the internal cable connections for data path and LED control, needed for hard drive backplanes. This section applies to the following models: R608; R60F; H608; and H60F. These adapters have been designed to affect LED Control functionality through an SGPIO interface or an I2C interface. These interfaces require different cable connections and those connections are specified in this chapter.
Connections on the R608 and R60F The following diagrams show the connections for Mini-SAS cables and I2C cables on the R608 and R60F. Exhibit 3.1-3 R608 connectors Exhibit 3.1-4 R60F connectors Exhibit 3.
Connecting data cables to hard drive backplanes Exhibit 3-2 Connect an R608 or R60F to several different backplane configurations (Examples start on page 35) Mini-SAS PHYs Backplane Connector R608 - 2 x4 Backplanes (See example 1.
Exhibit 3-3 Connect an H608 or H60F to several different backplane configurations (Examples start on page 35) Mini-SAS PHYs Backplane Connector H608 - 2 x4 Backplanes (See example 1.
Connecting an internal Mini-SAS to SATA Fan-out cables A mini-SAS to SATA fan out cable has a mini-SAS connector (SFF-8087) on one end and four SATA connectors on the other end. Plug the mini-SAS connector into the appropriate 'Jn' connector on the adapter. Plug each of the SATA connectors into the drive backplane. The cable attached to each SATA cable should have a number that indicates the connection order within the mini-SAS connector.
Exhibit 3-4 SES-I2C Wire chart for R608 or R60F (Examples start on page 35) Mini-SAS I2C Header PHYs Backplane Connector R608 - 2 x4 Backplanes (See example 1.) J3 P7 0-3 1 J2 P6 4-7 2 R608 - 1 x6 Backplane J3 P7 0-3 1 J2 n/a 4-5 1 R608 - 1 x8 Backplane J3 P7 0-3 1 J2 P6 4-7 1 R60F – 2 x4 Backplanes J1 P8 0-3 1 J2 P9 4-7 2 J3 n/a n/a n/a J4 n/a n/a n/a R60F - 1 x6 Backplanes J1 P8 0-3 1 J2 n/a 4-5 1 J3 n/a n/a n/a J4 n/a n/a n/a R60F - 1 x4 & 1x6 Backplane (See example 3.
Exhibit 3-5 SES-I2C Wire chart for R608 or R60F (Examples start on page 35) Mini-SAS I2C Header PHYs Backplane Connector H608 - 2 x4 Backplanes (See example 4.) J2 P6 0-3 1 J1 P5 4-7 2 H608 - 1 x6 Backplane J2 P6 0-3 1 J1 n/a 4-5 1 H608 - 1 x8 Backplane J2 P6 0-3 1 J1 P5 4-7 1 H60F – 2 x4 Backplanes J1 P5 0-3 1 J2 P6 4-7 2 J4 n/a n/a n/a J3 n/a n/a n/a H60F - 1 x6 Backplanes J1 P5 0-3 1 J2 n/a 4-5 1 J4 n/a n/a n/a J3 n/a n/a n/a H60F - 1 x4 & 1x6 Backplane (See example 5.
Example Configurations Example 1 R608 with 2 Intel x4 backplanes. The backplanes are controlled by SES-I2C Example 2 R608 with 2 Intel x4 backplanes. The backplanes are controlled by SGPIO Example 3 R60F with an Intel x6 backplane and an Intel x4 backplane. The backplanes are controlled by SES-I2C 35 ATTO Technology Inc.
Example 4 H608 with 2 Intel x4 backplanes. The backplanes are controlled by SES-I2C Example 5 H60F with an Intel x6 backplane and an Intel x4 backplane. The backplanes are controlled by SES-I2C 36 ATTO Technology Inc.
4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology web site (www.attotech.com) or contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. General suggestions • • Check each cable connection on every device. Verify all cables are in proper working condition. Loose or broken cables are often the cause of errors or problems.
Appendix A Glossary Glossary Some terms used in the SAS/SATA industry are defined below. More information is available through the ATTO Technology website (www.attotech.com), or the Storage Area Networking Industry Association (www.snia.org).
Term Definition SES-I2C SES over I2C. I2C is used to transport the SES protocol instead of SCSI, SAS, Fibre Channel etc SGPIO A serial GPIO protocol used to control LED indicators on a backplane Sideband Connector Connector on Mini-SAS cables used to carry an SGPIO signal Transfer Rate The rate at which bytes or bits are transferred, as in megabytes or gigabits per second ii ATTO Technology Inc.
Appendix B Configuration and Management Driver Configuration Use the esxcfg-module command to query and configure the ATTO adapter driver parameters. In the examples that follow, should be replaced with the ATTO driver name. Configuration changes made with the esxcfg-module s command are persistent across system reboots. However, the changes will not take affect until the system is rebooted.
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION num_targets Maximum number of target devices. Default is 256. old_device_reset Use the old device reset method. Default is 0 (use new method). sg_tablesize Maximum number of entries in a scatter/gather table. A value of 255 means that the S/G table be any size. Default is 255. sgl_page_size Scatter/Gather List page size in number of S/G entries. Default is 128. use_tm_completions Wait for task management commands to complete before returning from handler.
Driver Parameters: -----------------num_sas_addr=1, sgl_page_size=512, num_targets=256, event_log_mask=0x00000001, num_sg_lists=1024, cmd_per_lun=7, can_queue=128, sg_tablesize=255, atto_max_sectors=65535, cmd_retry_count=20, io_time_out=30, change_notification=1, old_device_reset=0 ATTO CLI Tools Adapter Information: -------------------Model: ATTO ExpressSAS H680 SAS Address: 50010860:00104a40 1 2 Discovered Devices: 4 5 # TargID SAS Address ---------------------------------None Statistics: ---------
Appendix C Standards and Compliances The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. The Technical Specification sheet for the ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter shows certifications for each model. FCC standards: radio and television interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix D Safety and Warranty All ATTO host adapter products have been tested to meet applicable safety standards when operated in proper electrical and thermal environments. Safety Please review the specifications for your specific host adapter before installing and operating it in any computer system to ensure compatibility.
