USER’S GUIDE PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Adapters Model Numbers: LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL LSISAS3800E LSISAS3801E, LSISAS3801EL August 2006 Version 1.
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Preface This document is the user’s guide for the LSI Logic PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters, referred to as LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters. It contains a functional description of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters as well as physical and electrical specifications. It also contains instructions for installing the host adapters and for connecting SAS devices. Audience This document assumes that you have some familiarity with Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) devices and PCI Express devices.
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Revision Record Version Date 1.0 8/2006 Remarks This release provides information about the LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL, LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL, LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL, LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL, LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters. Several of these host adapters were previously featured in the 3 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI Host Adapters User’s Guide (March 2006, Version 2.0).
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Overview Features PCI Performance 1.3.1 PCI Express Features Software 1-1 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 2.2 Quick Installation Instructions Detailed Installation Instructions 2-1 2-2 Chapter 3 Host Adapter Characteristics 3.1 Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters 3-1 3.1.1 LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Host Adapters Characteristics 3-2 3.1.2 LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Host Adapters Characteristics 3-4 3.1.
3.1.8 3.2 LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Host Adapters Characteristics Electrical and Environmental Specifications 3.2.1 Electrical Characteristics 3.2.2 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics 3.2.3 Safety Characteristics Customer Feedback x Contents Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
Figures 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Installing an LSI PCIe to SAS x8 Host Adapter in a PCI Express Slot LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Board Layout LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Board Layout LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Board Layout LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Board Layout LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Board Layout LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Board Layout LSISAS3800E Board Layout LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Board Layout Contents Version 1.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the LSI Logic PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host 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 adapters provide four or eight serial ports for connection to SAS/SATA (Serial ATA) devices. Each port is capable of 3.0 Gbit/s SAS link rates and 3.0 Gbit/s SATA link rates.
The PCI Express interface is compliant with the PCI Express Specification, revision 1.0a. All PCI software is backwards compliant with 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 host adapters use either a standard PCI or a lowprofile PCI bracket type. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter SAS interface is compatible with the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI Specification, revision 1.
1.2 Features This section lists features of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters: • 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 Mbytes/s Narrow Port (1 Lane)—600 Mbytes/s Wide Port (2 Lanes)—600 Mbytes/s Wide Port (2 Lanes)—1200 Mbytes/s Wide Port (4 Lanes)—1200 Mbytes/s Wide Port (4 Lanes)—2400 Mbytes/s • Supports SSP, STP, and SMP as defined in the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Specification, version 1.0.
1.3 PCI Performance LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter boards support the PCI Express interface. The following lists are of their features. 1.3.1 PCI Express Features The PCI Express features of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters 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.
• Contains a replay buffer that preserves a copy of the data for retransmission in case a CRC error occurs • Supports the PCI Express Advanced Error Reporting capabilities • Uses a packetized and layered architecture • 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/
1.4 Software The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters 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-bit and 64-bit (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.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides both quick instructions and detailed instructions on how to install the LSI PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapter. This chapter consists of the following sections: 2.1 • Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Instructions” • Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Instructions” Quick Installation Instructions The following steps summarizes the installation instructions.
2.2 Detailed Installation Instructions The following steps provide detailed installation instructions: Step 1. Unpack the host adapter and inspect it for damage. Unpack the host adapter in a static-free environment. Remove the host adapter from the anti-static bag and inspect it for damage. Contact LSI or your OEM support representative if the host adapter appears damaged. Step 2. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord(s).
LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter hardware installation is complete. Figure 2.1 Installing an LSI PCIe to SAS x8 Host Adapter 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-bit Slots (3.3 V) Edge of Host Board PCI Express x8 Slot 64-bit Slots (3.
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Chapter 3 Host Adapter Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the LSI PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters. The chapter includes these topics: 3.1 • Section 3.1, “Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters” • Section 3.2, “Electrical and Environmental Specifications” Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters use either the LSISAS1064E controller or the LSISAS1068E controller.
LSISAS3442EL, LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL host adapters provide a 128 K x 36-bit PBSRAM memory device for storing SAS Address Port information allowing for connection to more than 128 devices. 3.1.1 LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket.
Activity LED Header (J3) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.1 LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Board Layout LSISAS3041E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3041EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket Port 3 Port 2 Port 1 Port 0 J3 J4 J2 LSISAS1064E J5 J8 J6 J7 Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color 3.1.1.
3.1.2 LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL are identical HBAs with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3080E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3080EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.2 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.2.1 LEDs The LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL host adapters have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.
Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.2 LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Board Layout LSISAS3080E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3080EL 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 3.1.2.
3.1.3 LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL are identical HBAs with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3081E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3081EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.3 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.3.1 LEDs The LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL host adapters have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.
Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.3 LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Board Layout LSISAS3081E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3081EL 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-8087 mini-SAS internal right-angle connectors • J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.
3.1.4 LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3442E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3442EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.4 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.4.1 LEDs The LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL host adapters have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.
Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.4 LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Board Layout LSISAS3442E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3442EL 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 3.1.4.
3.1.5 LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3443E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3443EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.5 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.5.1 LEDs The LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL host adapters have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.
Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.5 LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Board Layout LSISAS3443E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3443EL Low-Profile (LPPCI) PCI Bracket J6 Two Light Pipes, One Green and One Bi-color J5 LSISAS1068E SFF-8088 Mini-SAS Connector J2 Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs J1 3.1.5.
3.1.6 LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3444E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3444EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.6 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.6.1 LEDs The LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL host adapters have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.
Activity LED Header (J9) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.6 LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Board Layout LSISAS3444E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3444EL 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.
3.1.7 LSISAS3800E Host Adapter Characteristics The LSISAS3800E uses a standard PCI bracket. Figure 3.7 shows the HBA and its bracket. 3.1.7.1 LEDs The LSISAS3800E host adapter 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.
Figure 3.7 LSISAS3800E Board Layout LSISAS3800E 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” pitch, pin header for driving external activity LED Physical Characteristics The LSISAS3800E is 6.6 inches x 4.375 inches.
3.1.8 LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3801E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3801EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. Figure 3.8 shows the HBAs and their brackets. 3.1.8.1 LEDs The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL host adapters have eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.
Activity LED Header (J4) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. Figure 3.8 LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Board Layout LSISAS3801E Standard PCI Bracket LSISAS3801EL 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.
3.2 Electrical and Environmental Specifications The design and implementation of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters 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 is marked with the FCC Self-Certification logo. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 3.2.
3.2.2 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The atmospheric characteristics for the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters 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 host adapters: 3.2.
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