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SAS 9305-16e PCI Express® to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide Version 1.0 January 27, 2016 pub-005244...
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Broadcom 9305-16e PCI Express to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide Table of Contents January 27, 2016 Table of Contents SAS 9305-16e Host Bus Adapter User Guide ..................4 1 Overview .
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports eight-lane PCIe performance up to 64Gb/s single direction and 128Gb/s dual direction. SAS-3 Interface The Broadcom SAS 3216 controller chip contains the SATA+SAS functionality for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA with SAS performance of 1200 MB/s per port in each direction.
Software Test and Debug (J5). Used by Broadcom support to assist in debugging functional issues. SBR Recovery (J6). This port enables recovery of corrupted SBR files. Broadcom support can assist with this process. SATA+SAS Connector (J7). The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports SATA devices and SAS devices in an enclosure connected by cable to SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD external connectors.
Broadcom 9305-16e PCI Express to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide Broadcom SAS 9305-16e HBA Characteristics January 27, 2016 Physical Characteristics The 12Gb/s SAS HBA is a 6.6 in. × 2.7 in. (167.65 mm × 68.90 mm) board. The component height on the top and bottom of the 12Gb/s SAS HBA complies with the PCIe specification.
12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics All Broadcom 12Gb/s SAS HBAs meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94V-0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Because these boards are installed in a PCIe bus slot, all voltages are less than the SELV 42.4-V limit.
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Broadcom 9305-16e PCI Express to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide Hardware Installation Instructions January 27, 2016 Check the mounting bracket on the HBA (system- dependent) If required for your system, replace the full-height mounting bracket that ships on the HBA with the low-profile bracket supplied. Complete the following steps to attach the short bracket.
Make sure the system provides the required airflow for the controller. Airflow must be at least 200 linear feet per minute (LFM) at 55 °C inlet temperature to avoid operating the Broadcom SAS 3216 processor above the maximum junction temperature.
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