USER’S GUIDE MegaRAID® SATA 150 Storage Adapters July 2006 Version 1.5 ® P/N: 80-00152-01 Rev.
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Preface This book is the user’s guide for the MegaRAID® SATA 150 storage adapters. It contains complete physical installation instructions, as well as physical and electrical specifications, for the SATA 150 storage adapters. Audience This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices.
storage adapters. This chapter also provides the mechanical drawing, jumper definitions, and connector locations for the SATA 150 storage adapters. • Appendix A, Glossary of Terms, defines terms and abbreviations that are used in this manual. • Appendix B, MegaRAID Problem Report Form, provides forms to send or fax to LSI Logic if you encounter difficulty with your SATA 150 storage adapter.
Related Publications MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s Guide Document Number: DB11-000018-02 This document explains how to install the MegaRAID device driver for your operating system. The information in this document is independent of the back-end bus and applies to both MegaRAID SCSI storage adapters and Serial ATA storage adapters.
Revision Date Remarks 1.1 April 2003 Added the MegaRAID SATA 150-4 RAID Storage Adapter (RSA). 1.0 December 2002 Initial release of this document. viii Preface Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Overview of Main Adapter Features 1.1.1 Enclosure Management 1.1.2 Patrol Read 1.1.3 SMART Technology 1.1.4 Alarm Beep Codes 1.1.5 Drive Roaming and Drive Migration 1.1.6 Logical Drive Deletion 1.1.7 Background Initialization 1.1.8 Operating System Support 1.1.9 Technical Support SATA 150 Storage Adapter Characteristics 1.2.1 Hardware and Software Characteristics 1.2.
3.2 3.1.2 3.1.3 Physical 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 MegaRAID SATA 150-4 MegaRAID SATA 150-2 and Environmental Specifications Electrical Characteristics Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics Safety Characteristics Appendix A Glossary of Terms Appendix B MegaRAID Problem Report Form Customer Feedback x Contents Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
Figures 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 Inserting the SATA SATA 150-6 Board SATA 150-4 Board SATA 150-2 Board 150 Storage Adapter in a PCI Slot Layout Layout Layout Contents Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Tables 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 B.1 B.2 B.3 Alarm Beep Codes SATA 150 Board Characteristics MegaRAID SATA 150 Characteristics SATA 150-6 Connector and Jumper Description SATA 150-4 Connector and Jumper Description SATA 150-2 Connector Definitions Maximum Power Requirements Customer Information System and Problem Information MegaRAID Array and Logical Device Configuration Contents Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the MegaRAID SATA 150 PCI to Serial ATA storage adapters and consists of the following sections: 1.1 • Section 1.1, “Overview of Main Adapter Features” • Section 1.2, “SATA 150 Storage Adapter Characteristics” Overview of Main Adapter Features The MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapters provide a high-performance Intelligent PCI to High Speed Serialized AT Attachment (PCI-to-Serial ATA) interface with RAID control capabilities.
management capabilities. The SATA 150-6 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50. 1.1.1 • The MegaRAID SATA 150-4 intelligent RAID controller and storage adapter uses two Silicon Image SiI3112A chips to support four Serial ATA ports. The Intel 80302 processor provides the intelligent RAID management capabilities. The SATA 150-4 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. • The MegaRAID SATA 150-2 RAID controller and storage adapter uses a Silicon Image SiI3112A chip to support two Serial ATA ports.
SMART-compliant physical disks have attributes for which data (values) can be monitored to identify changes in values and determine whether the values are within threshold limits. Many mechanical failures and some electrical failures display some degradation in performance before failure There are numerous factors that relate to predictable physical disk failures, such as a bearing failure, a broken read/write head, and changes in spin-up rate.
1.1.5 Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Note: Drive roaming and drive migration cannot be supported at the same time. One or the other feature can be supported at any one time, but not both features at the same time. Drive roaming (also known as configuration on disk) occurs when the hard drives are moved to different channels on the same controller and the controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration information on the drives.
Please note the following: • You cannot delete a logical drive during a reconstruction. Also, you cannot delete a logical drive during a rebuild, initialization, or check consistency of a logical drive, if that drive has a higher logical drive number than the drive you want to delete. You must wait until these processes have completed before deleting the logical drive. • Drive size extension is not possible, even though you can use noncontiguous free space to create a new logical drive.
Refer to the MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s Guide on the Universal Driver Suite CD for information about installing the device drivers. Be sure to use the latest Service Packs provided by the operating system manufacturer and review the readme file that accompanies the driver. Note: 1.1.9 The SATA 150 adapters do not support the Windows® NT operating system. See the LSI Logic web site for the latest operating systems and drivers.
• 1.2.1 – Use a low-cost 7-pin connector with thin, flexible cables – Use low voltage signaling levels to reduce current draw, EM emission, and signal switching time PCI Specification, Version 2.2: – Backward compatible with previous implementations of the PCI specification – SATA 150-6 and SATA 150-4 boards conform to half-size PCI form factor. SATA 150-2 board conforms to low-profile PCI form factor. Hardware and Software Characteristics Table 1.
Table 1.2 SATA 150 Board Characteristics (Cont.) Feature SATA 150-6 SATA 150-4 SATA 150-2 BIOS RAID Management Tools MegaRAID CU, WebBIOS CU MegaRAID CU, WebBIOS CU MegaRAID CU Software RAID Management Tools MegaRAID Manager, Power Console Plus MegaRAID Manager, Power Console Plus MegaRAID Configuration Console Optional Battery Backup Unit Yes (LSIBBU01) No No 1. Theoretical transfer rate. 1.2.
– Removing physical drives from a logical drive – Converting a RAID 1 or 5 logical drive to a RAID 0 logical drive for both local and networked RAID management The Power Console Plus tool runs under the Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server™ 2003 operating systems. The MegaRAID Configuration Software User’s Guide explains how to use these configuration and control applications. SATA 150 Storage Adapter Characteristics Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to install the MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapters. This chapter consists of the following sections: 2.1 • Section 2.1, “Installation Overview” • Section 2.2, “Hardware Requirements” • Section 2.3, “Quick Installation Instructions” • Section 2.4, “Detailed Installation Instructions” • Section 2.
2.2 Hardware Requirements You must have the following items to install and use a MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapter: 2.3 • A MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapter and device driver • Host computer with an available PCI expansion slot • Serial ATA disk drives and cables Quick Installation Instructions Follow these instructions to install your SATA 150 storage adapter if you have prior experience installing computer hardware. 2-2 Step 1. Unpack the MegaRAID storage adapter and inspect it for damage.
2.4 Detailed Installation Instructions Here are detailed installation instructions for installing the SATA 150 storage adapter. Step 1. Unpack the SATA 150 storage adapter and inspect it for damage. Unpack and install the storage adapter in a static-free environment. Remove it from the anti-static bag and inspect it for damage. Contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID OEM support representative if the storage adapter appears damaged. Step 2. Power down the system and remove the cover.
Figure 2.1 Inserting the SATA 150 Storage Adapter in a PCI Slot Bracket Screw 32-bit PCI slots 5 V, 64-bit PCI slot 3.3 V, 64-bit PCI slots Step 5. Attach the bracket to the computer frame with the bracket screw. Step 6. Configure the Serial ATA devices and install them in the host system computer case. See the Serial ATA device documentation to determine any preinstallation configuration requirements. Step 7.
Step 8. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the power cord and network cables, and power up the system. During boot, the MegaRAID BIOS message appears: MegaRAID BIOS Version x.xx date (c) Copyright 2002, LSI Logic Corporation, USA MegaRAID SATA Adapter Card found at PCI Bus No:xx Dev No:xx The firmware takes several seconds to initialize while the adapter scans the Serial ATA ports. 2.
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Chapter 3 SATA 150 Storage Adapter Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the MegaRAID SATA 150 PCI to Serial ATA storage adapters. The chapter includes these topics: 3.1 • Section 3.1, “MegaRAID PCI to Serial ATA Storage Adapters” • Section 3.2, “Physical and Environmental Specifications” MegaRAID PCI to Serial ATA Storage Adapters The MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapters conform to the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.
3.1.1 MegaRAID SATA 150-6 The MegaRAID SATA 150-6 is an intelligent RAID controller that provides six Serial ATA ports and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50 arrays. The SATA 150-6 does the following: • Supports six Serial ATA channels: – Uses differential signaling – Transfers data in frames – Supports Serial ATA power management • Complies with the PCI 2.
Figure 3.1 shows the layout of the SATA 150-6. Figure 3.1 SATA 150-6 Board Layout Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 J7 J8 J9 Port 3 J10 Port 4 Port 5 J11 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J12 J16 J13 J17 J15 J14 Table 3.2 lists the connectors on the SATA 150-6. Table 3.2 SATA 150-6 Connector and Jumper Description Jumpers and Connectors Description Setting J1 Reserved for internal use Do not install a jumper.
Table 3.2 SATA 150-6 Connector and Jumper Description (Cont.) Jumpers and Connectors Description 2 J6 I C connector, used as the interface for the controller to communicate with a storage enclosure processor Open J7-J12 Port connectors (see Figure 3.1 for details) Optional J13 Enables Mode 0 Select Open J14 Enables 3.3 V load sharing from motherboard Optional J15 Battery backup daughter card connector Optional Reserved for internal use – J16, J17, JP1 3.1.
operating system boots. The Power Console Plus tool enables the user to manage RAID functions over a network. Figure 3.2 SATA 150-4 Board Layout J1 J2 Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 J7 J8 J9 J4 J5 Port 3 J6 J10 J16 J13 J17 Table 3.3 lists the connectors on the SATA 150-4. Figure 3.2 shows the layout of the SATA 150-4. Table 3.3 Jumpers and Connectors SATA 150-4 Connector and Jumper Description Description Setting J1 Reserved for internal use Do not install a jumper.
Table 3.3 Jumpers and Connectors 3.1.3 SATA 150-4 Connector and Jumper Description (Cont.) Description 2 Setting J6 I C connector, used as the interface for the controller to communicate with a storage enclosure processor Open J7-J10 Port connectors (see Figure 3.2 for details) Optional J13 Reserved for internal use – J16, J17, JP1 Reserved for internal use – MegaRAID SATA 150-2 The MegaRAID SATA 150-2 RAID controller provides two Serial ATA ports and supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays.
Table 3.4 lists the connectors on the SATA 150-2. Figure 3.3 shows the layout of the SATA 150-2. Table 3.4 Figure 3.3 SATA 150-2 Connector Definitions Connector Number Description J1 Serial ATA Port 0 J2 Serial ATA Port 1 SATA 150-2 Board Layout Port 0 Port 1 J1 J2 PCI MegaRAID PCI to Serial ATA Storage Adapters Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
3.2 Physical and Environmental Specifications The design and implementation of the Serial ATA storage adapters minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, FCC Self-Certification logo, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI, and it meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 3.2.1 Electrical Characteristics Table 3.
The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for the SATA 150 storage adapters: 3.2.3 • Temperature range: -40 °C to 105 °C (dry bulb) • Relative humidity range: 20% to 80% noncondensing Safety Characteristics All Serial ATA storage adapters meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
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Appendix A Glossary of Terms BIOS Basic Input/Output System. The BIOS is software that provides basic read/write capability. It is usually stored as firmware. The system BIOS on the main board of a computer boots and controls the system. The BIOS on the storage adapter acts as an extension of the system BIOS.
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Appendix B MegaRAID Problem Report Form Use the following form to report problems with your MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapter. Table B.
Table B.2 System and Problem Information Motherboard: BIOS Manufacturer: Operating System: BIOS Date: Operating System Version: Video Adapter: MegaRAID Driver Version: CPU Type and Speed: Network Card: System Memory: Other disk controllers installed: Other adapter cards installed: Description of problem: Steps necessary to re-create problem: 1. 2. 3. 4. B-2 MegaRAID Problem Report Form Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
Table B.3 MegaRAID Array and Logical Device Configuration Array Number RAID Mode, Stripe Size Array #0 Configuration Array #1 Configuration Array #2 Configuration Array #3 Configuration Array #4 Configuration Array #5 Configuration Array #6 Configuration Array #7 Configuration Array #8 Configuration Array #9 Configuration B-3 Copyright © 2002–2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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