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SAS Controller User's Guide
Preface
Thank you for purchasing N8803-041 SAS Controller.
This guide is a guidance to install and use N8803-041 SAS Controller (hereafter referred to as "this
product") properly and safely. Read this guide before handling this product. If you have any problem when
using this product, use this guide for your help. Keep this guide at hand for quick reference at any time
necessary.
For the server on which this product is to be mounted, refer to the documents provided with the server.
Be sure to read "Notes on Use" and "Handling Precautions" before handling this product.
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Summary of Contents for NEC N8803-041
- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing N8803-041 SAS Controller. This guide is a guidance to install and use N8803-041 SAS Controller (hereafter referred to as "this product”) properly and safely. Read this guide before handling this product. If you have any problem when using this product, use this guide for your help.
- Page 2 (2) The content of this document may be changed without prior notice. (3) No part of this document may be revised or reproduced without the permission of NEC Corporation. (4) Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document, please contact the dealer you purchased this controller from if you have any questions or find mistakes or omissions.
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Page 7: Safety Symbols
Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at any time necessary. Be sure to read the "Notes on Use" and "Handling Precautions". Notes on Use – Be sure to read – The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of this product. Refer to “Names and Features of Component”... - Page 8 Attention Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified. Indicates the presence of a hot surface or component. Touching this surface could result in bodily injury. Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Prohibited Action Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.
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Page 9: Safety Notes
Safety Notes This section provides notes on using the product safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the product. For symbols, see (Safety Symbols). Do not use the product for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives or high reliability is required. - Page 10 Confirm that the SAS cable connector is not damaged and connector pins are not bending before connecting the cable. Use only the SAS cable authorized by NEC and connects it to the proper connector. Ignoring these instructions may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
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Page 12: Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions - For proper operations - Be sure to observe the following precautions for the proper operation of the product. Ignoring the precautions may cause property damage (data and other device). Read carefully the description in this Guide to handle the product properly. Do not drop the product. -
Page 13: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide is a guidance to install and use this product properly and safely. Read carefully before using this product, and keep this guide at hand for quick reference at any time necessary. When relocating the product, make sure to relocate this guide along with the product. - Page 15 In the Package The carton contains various accessories, as well as the product itself. See "2. Components" to make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact your sales representative. Service Life The service life of this product is five years from the date of production.
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- Page 24 4-3.SAS 4-4.
- Page 25 5.SAS BIOS - LSI Corp Config Utility - 5-1.
- Page 26 5-2. 5-3. Adapter List Global Properties Adapter Properties...
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Page 28: About This Product
Do not connect this product to a server or SAS device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation. If the product is connected to a server or SAS device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation, the product may malfunction or fail. - Page 29 2.Components Please confirm that the following components are included with the product. If you find any of them are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer you bought the product from. ’ Name Q’ty Remarks SAS Controller Equipped with Low-profile PCI Bracket Full-height PCI Bracket User’s Guide This guide...
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Page 30: Names And Functions
3.Names and Functions External Connector (Port 0-3) Connector used to connect this product to a SAS device. External Connector (Port 4-7) Connector used to connect this product to a SAS device. Bracket Bracket to fix this product to the extended slot of the server. When fixing this product to a PCI slot optimized for the full height type, replace the bracket with the full height one. - Page 31 4.Setup Follow the steps described below to set up this product. Do not handle this product during an electrical storm. When installing this product in the server, please read the user's guide of the server and unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet. Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. Doing so can lead to faults or electric shock.
- Page 32 4-1.Installation of a Bracket A low profile PCI bracket is attached to this product at factory shipment. If you insert this product in a full height PCI slot, you have to replace the bracket with a full height one that comes with this product.
- Page 33 4-2.Installation to the server Make sure the system power is off (System POWER LED off), then unplug the power cord from both CPU/IO modules. If the system power is on (System POWER LED on), shut down the operating system and then unplug the power cord from both CPU/IO Modules. Remove other cables from back of both CPU/IO modules.
- Page 34 Do not connect this product to a server or SAS device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation. If the product is connected to a server or SAS device that is not recommended by NEC Corporation, the product may malfunction or fail.
- Page 35 5.SAS BIOS - LSI Corp Config Utility - The SAS Configuration Utility is used for setting this product. To start the utility, no special startup disk is required. It can be started by a simple keyboard operation while the self-diagnosis program POST is running.
- Page 36 5-2.Exiting LSI Corp Config Utility Follow these steps to exit LSI Corp Config Utility. If you changed any settings, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit. At the prompt, select the item which you want, press <Enter> key. At “Adapter list”...
- Page 37 6.Notice / Troubleshooting 6-1.Notice The following optional ROM error message is displayed in POST. If you do not start the OS from the SAS device connected to this product, disable the optional ROM deployment of the PCI slot on which this product is implemented from the system BIOS of the device.
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Page 38: Regulatory Notices
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EU Contact : NEC Nederland B.V. Olympia 4, 1213 NT Hilversum, The Netherlands Trademark, name and address of the manufacturer :... - Page 40 SAS Controller User’s Guide Feb 2017 3rd Edition NEC Corporation 7-1 Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-8001, Japan This guide is made with recycled paper.