ATTO Technology H308 Installation And Operation Manual

ATTO Technology H308 Installation And Operation Manual

Atto technology expresssas h308 host adapters: user guide

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ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter
Installation and Operation Manual
ExpressSAS H644 Adapter
ExpressSAS H608 Adapter
ExpressSAS H680 Adapter
ExpressSAS H60F Adapter
ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter
ExpressSAS H308 Adapter
ExpressSAS H380 Adapter
ExpressSAS H30F Adapter
ExpressSAS R348 RAID Adapter
ExpressSAS R380 RAID Adapter
ExpressSAS R30F RAID Adapter

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual ExpressSAS H644 Adapter ExpressSAS H608 Adapter ExpressSAS H680 Adapter ExpressSAS H60F Adapter ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter ExpressSAS H308 Adapter ExpressSAS H380 Adapter ExpressSAS H30F Adapter ExpressSAS R348 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R380 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R30F RAID Adapter...
  • Page 2 Technical support: Monday -- Friday, 8am-8pm EST techsupp@attotech.com © 2008 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Install Drivers ...5 Downloading drivers from the ATTO website Windows Installing from the ExpressSAS Installation CD Installing from the ATTO Technology website Installing from a directory containing the ExpressSAS driver OS X Linux Creating ExpressSAS installation media from the Installation CD...
  • Page 4: Atto Provides Storage Solutions

    1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ATTO Technology ExpressSAS low-profile host adapters provide 3-Gb and 6-Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity for IT and digital video environments. The ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter family provides enhanced reliability and performance thanks to more than 15 years of ATTO experience with SCSI hardware and storage connectivity solutions.
  • Page 5: Expresssas Host Adapters

    ExpressSAS Host Adapters ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapters 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 256 end devices, the ATTO SAS Host Adapter is ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of performance.
  • Page 6: H308 Technical Specifications

    • Operating humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing • Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F) 3 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual • Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing • Power: 12V @ 0.6A max; 3.3V@0.9A max •...
  • Page 7: Expresssas Raid Adapters

    ExpressSAS RAID adapters ATTO ExpressSAS RAID adapters are ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of protection and performance, supporting up to 64 end devices. RAID improves data accessibility and reliability during normal operations. A RAID group is a virtual, independent single drive with data written to physical drives according to a RAID algorithm.
  • Page 8: Install Drivers

    Select your model. From the table, find your Operating System. 5 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual 2 Install Drivers ATTO web site, or you followed the instructions in the Getting Started Guide, you do not need to perform any of these procedures.
  • Page 9: Windows

    Continue. Click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. Continue on to Install Hardware Installing from the ATTO Technology website Power on your system. Log on to Windows as the system administrator. Follow the instructions in...
  • Page 10: Linux

    Copy the driver file to a directory such as /usr/src. 7 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual Open a Terminal session. 10 Change to the directory where you stored the driver.
  • Page 12: Install The Driver Into A New Version Of Windows Vista, Server

    Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 Install the driver into a new version of Windows Vista, Server 2008 on page 10. 9 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual Creating ExpressSAS installation media from a file Go to www.attotech.com.
  • Page 13 Install the driver into a new version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 Note You must have a floppy disk with the ExpressSAS driver available. Refer to Creating ExpressSAS installation media from the Installation CD ExpressSAS installation media from a file on page 9 Start Windows text mode setup as described by your Windows documentation.
  • Page 14: Install Hardware

    If applicable, attach the low profile or standard bracket to the adapter. 11 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual 3 Install Hardware Express 2.0/1.2 expansion slot. The ExpressSAS adapter has been optimized for x8 electrical 2.0 slots. Check your computer’s documentation.
  • Page 15: Expresssas R348 Only

    CAUTION CAUTION Do not exceed the torque specification to avoid damaging the board, connectors or screws. Insert the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter into any open 2.0/1.2 PCI Express expansion slot. If you have questions about how to install an expansion card in your system, consult your computer’s documentation.
  • Page 16: Bracket Details

    Bracket details Exhibit 3-1 ExpressSAS H644 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-2 ExpressSAS H608 Adapter brackets. 13 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual Exhibit 3-3 ExpressSAS H680 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-4 ExpressSAS 60F Adapter brackets.
  • Page 17 Exhibit 3-5 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter bracket. Exhibit 3-6 The ExpressSAS H308 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-7 ExpressSAS H380 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-8 The ExpressSAS R348 Adapter brackets...
  • Page 18: Adapter Board Details

    Exhibit 3-9 The ExpressSAS R380 Adapter brackets Adapter board details Exhibit 3-11 ExpressSAS H644 Adapter board. 15 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual Exhibit 3-10 The ExpressSAS H30F and R30F Adapter brackets.
  • Page 19 Exhibit 3-12 ExpressSAS H608 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-13 ExpressSAS H680 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-14 ExpressSAS H60F Adapter board.
  • Page 20 Exhibit 3-15 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-16 ExpressSAS H308 Adapter board. 17 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 Exhibit 3-17 ExpressSAS H380 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-18 The ExpressSAS R348 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-19 The ExpressSAS R380 Adapter board.
  • Page 22: Install Storage

    • External connectors: use SFF- 8088 connectors. 19 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual • Internal connectors: use SFF-8087 internal connectors. • For SATA, use cables which are no longer than 1 meter.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology web site (www.attotech.com) or contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. General suggestions • Check each cable connection on every device.
  • Page 26: Appendix A Standards And Compliances

    Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Contact your ATTO representative regarding RoHS compliant products. i ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter Installation and Operation Manual • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit...
  • Page 27: Appendix B Safety And Warranty

    ATTO host adapter and void the warranty. ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty ATTO Technology, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it is free from defects in material and workmanship as described in the ATTO Technology website, www.attotech.com...

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