USER’S GUIDE PCI Express to 3.0-Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapters Model Numbers: SAS3041E, SAS3041EL SAS3042E, SAS3042EL SAS3080E, SAS3080EL SAS3081E, SAS3081EL SAS3442E, SAS3442EL SAS3444E, SAS3444EL SAS3800E SAS3801E, SAS3801EL SAS31601E June 2007 Version 2.
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LSI Confidential Preface This document is the user’s guide for the LSI PCI Express to 3.0-Gb/s SAS host bus adapters, referred to as LSI PCIe to SAS host bus adapters. It contains a functional description of the LSI PCIe to SAS host bus adapters as well as physical and electrical specifications. It also contains instructions for installing the host bus adapters and for connecting SAS devices.
LSI Confidential Related Publications LSI Documents LSISAS1064E PCI Express to 4-Port Serial Attached SCSI Controller Technical Manual, Document No. DB14-000331-02 LSISAS1068E PCI Express to 8-Port Serial Attached SCSI Controller Technical Manual, Document No. DB14-000330-02 Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide, Document No. DB15-000186-01 Integrated RAID User’s Guide, Document No. DB15-000292-00 Integrated RAID for SAS User’s Guide, Document No. DB15-000357-00 ANSI www.ansi.
LSI Confidential Revision Record Version Date Remarks 2.0 6/2007 This release provides information about the SAS3042E, SAS3042EL and SAS31601E PCI Express to 3.0-Gbs SAS host bus adapters. 1.0 8/2006 This release provides information about the SAS3041E, SAS3041EL, SAS3080E, SAS3080EL, SAS3081E, SAS3081EL, SAS3442E, SAS3442EL, SAS3443E, SAS3443EL, SAS3444E, SAS3444EL, SAS3800E, SAS3801E, and SAS3801EL PCI Express to 3.0-Gb/s SAS host bus adapters.
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LSI Confidential Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 2.2 Overview Features PCI Performance Software 1-1 1-3 1-4 1-6 Quick Installation Instructions More Detailed Installation Instructions 2-1 2-2 Chapter 3 Host Bus Adapter Characteristics 3.1 Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs 3.1.1 SAS3041E and SAS3041EL HBAs Characteristics 3.1.2 SAS3042E and SAS3042EL HBAs Characteristics 3.1.3 SAS3080E and SAS3080EL HBAs Characteristics 3.1.
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LSI Confidential Figures 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.
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LSI Confidential Tables 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs and Controllers SAS Bandwidths Software Support Maximum Power Requirements Contents Copyright © 2006-2007 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
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LSI Confidential Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the LSI PCI Express to 3.0-Gb/s SAS host bus adapters and consists of the following sections: 1.1 • Section 1.1, “Overview” • Section 1.2, “Features” • Section 1.3, “PCI Performance” • Section 1.4, “Software” Overview The LSI PCIe to SAS host bus adapters (HBAs) provide four or eight serial ports for connection to SAS/SATA (Serial ATA) devices. Each port is capable of a SAS link rate and a SATA link rate of 3.0-Gb/s.
LSI Confidential previous versions of the PCI/PCI-X specifications. The LSI PCIe to SAS products implement the PCI Express interface as a x4 or x8 interface. The LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs use either a standard PCI or a low-profile PCI bracket type. The LSI PCIe to SAS Host bus adapter (HBA) SAS interface is compatible with the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI Specification, revision 1.0 and the Serial ATA Specification, revision 1.0a.
LSI Confidential 1.2 Features This section lists features of the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs: • Supports narrow port and wide port as shown in Table 1.2. Table 1.2 SAS Bandwidths Half Duplex Full Duplex Narrow Port (1 Lane) 300-MB/s Narrow Port (1 Lane) 600-MB/s Wide Port (2 Lanes) 600-MB/s Wide Port (2 Lanes) 1200-MB/s Wide Port (4 Lanes) 1200-MB/s Wide Port (4 Lanes) 2400-MB/s • Supports SSP, STP, and SMP as defined in the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Specification, version 1.0.
LSI Confidential 1.3 PCI Performance LSI PCIe to SAS HBA boards support the PCI Express interface. The PCI Express features of the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs include: • Provides four (boards using LSISAS1064E) or eight (boards using LSISAS1068E) PCI Express PHYs • Supports a single-PHY (1 lane) link transfer rate up to 2.
LSI Confidential • Achieves a high bandwidth per pin with low overhead and low latency • PCI Express is software compatible with PCI and PCI-X software – Leverages existing PCI device drivers – Supports the memory, I/O, and configuration address spaces – Supports memory read/write transactions, I/O read/write transactions, and configuration read/write transactions • Provides 4-KB of PCI configuration address space per device • Supports posted and non-posted transactions • Provides quality of
LSI Confidential 1.4 Software The LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs support all major operating systems, as shown in Table 1.3. Table 1.3 Software Support OS Support Versions Windows XP, 2000, Server 2003 32-b and 64-b (x86, AMD, and IA-64) Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4 Linux: SuSE Enterprise Server (SLES) 8 and 9 Novel NetWare 5.1 and 6.5 Sun Sparc Solaris 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, and 2.
LSI Confidential Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides both quick instructions and detailed instructions on how to install the LSI PCIe to 3.0-Gb/s SAS HBA. This chapter consists of the following sections: 2.1 • Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Instructions” • Section 2.2, “More Detailed Installation Instructions” Quick Installation Instructions The following steps summarize the installation instructions.
LSI Confidential 2.2 More Detailed Installation Instructions The following steps provide detailed installation instructions: 1. Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment. Contact LSI or your OEM support representative if the HBA appears to be damaged. 2. Turn off the system power and physically disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the cover from the system and disconnect the system from any networks. 4. Insert the HBA in an available PCI Express slot.
LSI Confidential Figure 2.1 Installing an LSI PCIe to SAS x8 HBA in a PCI Express Slot HDD Connector Bracket Screw Serial Signal Cables Press Here HBA to HDD Breakout Cable Press Here 4 Lane Internal HBA Connector SFF-8484 4 Lane External PCB Receptacle and Cable with Jackscrews SFF-8470 32-b Slots (3.3V) Edge of Host Board PCI Express x8 Slot 64-b Slots (3.3V) Note: The HBA shape, size, and locations of components on your x8 (or x4) HBA and its bracket may vary from this illustration.
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LSI Confidential Chapter 3 Host Bus Adapter Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the LSI PCIe to 3.0-Gb/s SAS HBAs. The chapter includes these topics: 3.1 • Section 3.1, “Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs” • Section 3.2, “Electrical and Environmental Specifications” Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs The LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs use either the LSISAS1064E controller or the LSISAS1068E controller.
LSI Confidential SAS3444EL, SAS3800E, SAS3801E, SAS3801EL and SAS31601E HBAs provide a 128K x 36-b PBSRAM memory device for storing SAS Address Port information allowing for connection to more than 128 devices. 3.1.1 SAS3041E and SAS3041EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3041E and SAS3041EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3041E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3041EL uses the low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.1 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.1.
LSI Confidential Activity LED Header (J3) – The connector is a 4-pin, right angle, 0.1inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.1 SAS3041E and SAS3041EL Board Layout SAS3041E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3041EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket Port 3 Port 2 Port 1 Port 0 J3 J4 J2 LSISAS1064E J5 J6 J7 Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color 3.1.1.
LSI Confidential 3.1.2 SAS3042E and SAS3042EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3042E and SAS3042EL are identical HBAs with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3042E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3042EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.2 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.2.1 LEDs The SAS3042E and SAS3042EL HBAs have four LEDs, labeled A0–A3, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the four PHYs.
LSI Confidential Figure 3.2 SAS3042E and SAS3042EL Board Layout SAS3042E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3042EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket J6 Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color J5 LSISAS1064E Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs J1 3.1.2.3 • J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector • J5: SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle connector with four sideband lines • J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.
LSI Confidential 3.1.3 SAS3080E and SAS3080EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3080E and SAS3080EL are identical HBAs with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3080E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3080EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.3 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.3.1 LEDs The SAS3080E and SAS3080EL HBAs have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight PHYs.
LSI Confidential Figure 3.3 SAS3080E and SAS3080EL Board Layout SAS3080E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3080EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket J6 J2 J5 Link Activity Not Present LEDs LEDs LSISAS1068E Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color J1 3.1.3.3 • J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector • J2, J5: SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle connectors with four sideband lines • J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.
LSI Confidential 3.1.4 SAS3081E and SAS3081EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3081E and SAS3081EL are identical HBAs with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3081E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3081EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.4 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.4.1 LEDs The SAS3081E and SAS3081EL HBAs have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight PHYs.
LSI Confidential Figure 3.4 SAS3081E and SAS3081EL Board Layout SAS3081E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3081EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket J6 J2 Port 1 J6 4–7 J5 Port 0 J7 0–3 Link Activity Not Present LEDs LEDs S A S LSISAS1068E Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color J1 3.1.4.3 • J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector • J2, J5: SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal right-angle connectors • J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.
LSI Confidential 3.1.5 SAS3442E and SAS3442EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3442E and SAS3442EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3442E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3442EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.5 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.5.1 LEDs The SAS3442E and SAS3442EL HBAs have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight PHYs.
LSI Confidential Activity LED Header (J6) – The connector is a 4-pin, right angle, 0.1inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.5 SAS3442E and SAS3442EL Board Layout SAS3442E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3442EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket J6 Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color LSISAS1068E J2 Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs J5 J1 3.1.5.
LSI Confidential 3.1.6 SAS3444E and SAS3444EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3444E and SAS3444EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3444E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3444EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.6 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.6.1 LEDs The SAS3444E and SAS3444EL HBAs have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight PHYs.
LSI Confidential Activity LED Header (J9) – The connector is a 4-pin, right angle, 0.1inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.6 SAS3444E and SAS3444EL Board Layout SAS3444E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3444EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket Port 3 Port 2 Port 1 Port 0 J3 J6 J7 J8 Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color J4 J9 LSISAS1068E SFF-8088 Mini-SAS Connector J2 Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs J1 3.1.6.
LSI Confidential 3.1.7 SAS3800E HBA Characteristics The SAS3800E uses a standard PCI bracket. Figure 3.7 shows the HBA and its bracket. 3.1.7.1 LEDs The SAS3800E HBA has eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight PHYs. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight PHYs. See Figure 3.7 for LED locations. The SAS3800E HBA has two light pipes routed through the PCI bracket.
LSI Confidential Figure 3.7 SAS3800E Board Layout SAS3800E Standard PCI Bracket J4 J3 Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color LSISAS1068E Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs J2 J1 3.1.7.3 • J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector • J2 and J3: SFF-8470 SAS external right-angle connector • J4: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs Physical Characteristics The SAS3800E is 6.6 inches x 4.375 inches.
LSI Confidential 3.1.8 SAS3801E and SAS3801EL HBAs Characteristics The SAS3801E and SAS3801EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The SAS3801E uses a standard PCI bracket and the SAS3801EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.8 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.8.1 LEDs The SAS3801E and SAS3801EL HBAs have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight PHYs.
LSI Confidential Figure 3.8 SAS3801E and SAS3801EL Board Layout SAS3801E Standard PCI Bracket SAS3801EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket J4 J3 LSISAS1068 SFF-8088 Mini-SAS Connectors Link Not Present Activity J2 J1 3.1.8.3 • J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector • J2 and J3: SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle connectors • J4: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs Physical Characteristics The SAS3801E and SAS3801EL boards are 6.
LSI Confidential 3.1.9 SAS31601E HBA Characteristics The SAS31601E uses a standard PCI bracket. Figure 3.9 shows the HBA and its bracket. 3.1.9.1 LEDs The SAS31601E HBA has sixteen LEDs, labeled A0–A15, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the sixteen PHYs. There are sixteen LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP15, that turn yellow to indicate a link not present condition on any of the sixteen PHYs. See Figure 3.9 for LED locations.
LSI Confidential Figure 3.9 SAS31601E Board Layout SAS31601E Standard PCI Bracket J2 LNP0 A0 LNP8 A8 Activity J5 SFF-8088 Mini-SAS Connectors Link Not Present LSISAS1068 Link Not Present J4 PCIe Switch LNP7 A7 LSISAS1068 J7 Activity J6 LNP15 A15 J1 3.1.9.3 • J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector • J2: Activity LED connector • J4-J7: SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle connectors Physical Characteristics The SAS31601E is 4.376 inches x 7.5 inches.
LSI Confidential 3.2 Electrical and Environmental Specifications The design and implementation of the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, Japan VCCI, FCC Class B, and it is marked with the FCC SelfCertification logo. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 3.2.
LSI Confidential 3.2.2 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The atmospheric characteristics for the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs are: • Temperature range: 0˚C to 60˚C (dry bulb) • Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing • Maximum dew point temperature: 32˚C The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for the LSI PCIe to SAS HBAs: 3.2.
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