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ATTO ExpressSAS® Host Adapter
Installation and Operation Manual
ATTO ExpressSAS H1208 HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H1280 HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H120F HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H12F0 HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H1244 HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H1288 HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H1208 GT HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H1280 GT HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H120F GT HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H12F0 GT HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H1244 GT HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H644 HBA
ATTO ExpressSAS H680 HBA
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- Page 1 ATTO ExpressSAS H644 HBA ATTO ExpressSAS H680 HBA © 2020 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written permission of ATTO Technology, Inc.
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Page 4: Atto Provides Storage Solutions
1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions The ATTO ExpressSAS low-profile HBA and adapters provide 6 Gb and 12 Gb SAS/SATA connectivity for IT and digital video environments. Installation procedure Configure your storage and adapter using the ConfigTool. ExpressSAS adapter has a Getting Started Guide. If you have Default settings are appropriate for most systems but not used this guide or you are installing an ExpressSAS HBA, you may change settings using the ConfigTool. - Page 5 ExpressSAS 12Gb HBAs ExpressSAS12Gb host bus adapters utilize 12 Gb/s SAS speeds to deliver low latency in real-time environments. They support a dense and efficient connection to storage from servers and workstations in datacenter, data warehousing, VOD and other high-availability, high-performance applications.
- Page 6 H12F0 technical specifications H1244 technical specifications 16 external SFF-8644 SAS ports to PCIe 4 external SFF-8644, 4 internal SFF-8643 3.0 host interface SAS ports to PCIe 3.0 host interface Up to 12Gb/s per port performance Up to 12Gb/s per port performance Conforms to PCIe low profile form factor Conforms to PCIe low profile form factor Length: 6.600”...
- Page 7 ExpressSAS 12Gb GT HBAs ExpressSAS12Gb GT host bus adapters utilize 12 Gb/s SAS speeds to deliver low latency in real-time environments. They support a dense and efficient connection to storage from servers and workstations in datacenter, data warehousing, VOD and other high- availability, high-performance applications.
- Page 8 H12F0 GT technical specifications H1244 GT technical specifications 16 external SFF-8644 SAS ports to PCIe 4 external SFF-8644, 4 internal SFF-8643 4.0 host interface SAS ports to PCIe 4.0 host interface Up to 12Gb/s per port performance Up to 12Gb/s per port performance Conforms to PCIe low profile form factor Conforms to PCIe low profile form factor Length: 6.600”...
- Page 9 ExpressSAS 6Gb HBAs The ATTO ExpressSAS HBA features 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 1,024 end devices, the ATTO SAS Host HBA is ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of performance.
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Page 10: Install Drivers
5. Select your model. following pages for your Operating System. 6. From the table, find your Operating System. Windows Installing from the ATTO Technology website Installing from a directory containing the ExpressSAS driver 1. Power on your system. 2. Log on to Windows as the system administrator. - Page 11 macOS Follow the on-screen instructions. 1. Power on your system. Continue on to Install Hardware. 2. Double-click the downloaded driver file to launch the Launch installer Linux For the ExpressSAS HBA, the driver filename appears Newer PCs may ship with UEFI firmware with Secure Boot as lnx_drv_esashba#_XXX.tgz where # is the product enabled.
- Page 12 FreeBSD (ExpressSAS 12Gb adapters only) 1. Power on your system. The driver files are extracted to a directory called 2. Login as root using the su command. You will be fbsd_drv_esashba4_XXX where XXX is the driver’s prompted to enter root’s password. version number.
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Page 13: New Windows Os Installation
3 New Windows OS Installation Power Center Pro HBA RAID Solution When you install a new or different copy of the Windows operating system on a disk attached to an ATTO ExpressSAS adapter, Power Center Pro is an integrated software RAID solution that you must reinstall the ATTO ExpressSAS drivers. - Page 14 Install the Driver into a New Version of Windows Start Windows text mode setup as described by your Select the driver to be installed, click Browse and locate the driver. Windows documentation. Select the ExpressSAS adapter from the list. 1. Select Custom installation. Click Next.
- Page 15 4 New macOS Installation Boot support is available on Intel-based systems only. Double-click the macOS Installer package (*.pkg) to begin Adjusting Adapter settings with the EFI installation. Configuration Utility Proceed through the installation wizard using the default settings. Depending on your configuration, it may be necessary to When installation is complete, click 'Restart' to restart adjust adapter NVRAM settings prior to performing the macOS the system and load the driver.
- Page 16 Driver Settings Driver Events Please reference the README for information on driver The reporting of driver events is controlled by the event mask settings. driver setting. See the Driver Settings section for information on how to set this mask. The hexadecimal mask value is the Changing Driver Settings in macOS sum of the event type values for the events you would like to see.
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Page 17: Install Hardware
5 Install Hardware Use this chapter as a guide to install the ATTO ExpressSAS adapter into a x8 or x16 PCI Express expansion slot on your computer. If you have followed the Getting Started Guide successfully, you do not need to read this chapter. SAS/SATA storage, cables and connectors. -
Page 18: Bracket Details
Bracket Details Exhibit 1 ExpressSAS H1208/H1208 GT HBA brackets Exhibit 2 ExpressSAS H1280/H1280 GT HBA brackets Exhibit 3 ExpressSAS H120F/H120F GT HBA brackets... - Page 19 Exhibit 4 ExpressSAS H12F0/H12F0 GT HBA brackets Exhibit 5 ExpressSAS H1288, H1248, and H1244/H1244 GT HBA brackets...
- Page 20 Exhibit 6 ExpressSAS H644 HBA brackets Exhibit 7 ExpressSAS H680 HBA brackets...
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Page 21: Adapter Board Details
Adapter Board Details Exhibit 8 ExpressSAS H1208 HBA board. Exhibit 9 ExpressSAS H1280 HBA board. Exhibit 10 ExpressSAS H120F HBA board. Exhibit 11 ExpressSAS H12F0 HBA board. - Page 22 Exhibit 12 ExpressSAS H1288 HBA board. Exhibit 13 ExpressSAS H1248 HBA board. Exhibit 14 ExpressSAS H1244 HBA board. Exhibit 15 ExpressSAS H12F0 GT board...
- Page 23 Exhibit 16 ExpresssSAS H1280 GT board Exhibit 17 ExpressSAS H120F GT board Exhibit 18 ExpressSAS H1208 GT board...
- Page 24 Exhibit 19 ExpressSAS H1244 GT board Exhibit 20 ExpressSAS H644 HBA board. Exhibit 21 ExpressSAS H680 HBA board...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology website or contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. General suggestions If it is properly seated and devices are still not accessible, contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. -
Page 26: Appendix A Glossary
Appendix A Glossary Some terms used in the SAS/SATA industry are defined below. More information is available through the ATTO Technology website (atto.com), or the Storage Area Networking Industry Association (www.snia.org). Term Definition ANSI American National Standards Institute Auto Negotiation... - Page 27 A physical connection between the adapter and a drive on the backplane. Each mini-SAS connector carries signals for four PHYS Port An access point in a device Port Address Also port number; the address, assigned by the PCI bus, through which commands are sent to an adapter board Port Number See port address...
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Page 28: Appendix C Standards And Compliances
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 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 (ExpressSAS 12Gb HBAs) and Class A digital device (ExpressSAS 12Gb GT HBAs), pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 29: Appendix D Safety And Warranty
ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty ATTO Technology, Inc. (“ATTO”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“Product”) that the Product is free from d efects in material and workmanship for the term described for this specific Product on ATTO's website (atto.com). ATTO's liability shall be limited to replacing or repairing any defective product at ATTO's option.