Fujitsu PRAID CP500i User Manual

Fujitsu PRAID CP500i User Manual

Modular raid controller sas 3.0

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User Guide - English
Modular RAID Controller
PRAID CP500i (SAS 3.0)
User Guide
02/2021

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  • Page 1 User Guide - English Modular RAID Controller PRAID CP500i (SAS 3.0) User Guide 02/2021...
  • Page 2 The User Documentation Department would like to know your opinion of this manual. Your feedback helps us optimize our documentation to suit your individual needs. Feel free to send us your comments by e-mail to manuals@ts.fujitsu.com. Documentation creation according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015...
  • Page 3 Version history Issue Issue date Description number V 1.0 10/2020 Initial release V 2.0 02/2021 Technical and editorial changes PRAID CP500i User Guide...
  • Page 4 User Guide PRAID CP500i...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2.1 Basic safety instructions 2.2.2 Batteries 2.2.3 Notes about boards 2.2.4 Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices (ESD modules) Environmental protection PRAID CP500i Overview Features Controller versions Connectors 3.4.1 Connecting the Global Drive Activity LED cable Installing the RAID controller PRAID CP500i...
  • Page 6 Content User Guide PRAID CP500i...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Internet at: https://support.ts.fujitsu.com For Japan please use the URL: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/ servers/primergy/downloads/ Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: PRAID CP500i User Guide...
  • Page 8 Pay particular attention to texts marked with this CAUTION symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system or lead to the loss of data. Indicates additional information, notes, and tips. User Guide PRAID CP500i...
  • Page 9: Important Information

    Information on which system extensions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service center or your sales outlet. ▶ The warranty becomes invalid if the device is damaged during the installation or replacement of system extensions. PRAID CP500i User Guide...
  • Page 10: Batteries

    EMI spring contacts. ▶ Be careful with the locking mechanisms (catches, centering pins etc.) when you replace boards. ▶ Never use sharp objects (e.g. screw drivers) for leverage. User Guide PRAID CP500i...
  • Page 11: Modules With Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices (Esd Modules)

    ▶ Place all the components on a pad which is free of electrostatic charge. For a detailed description of how to handle ESD modules, see the relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ ESD S20.20). PRAID CP500i User Guide...
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Important information Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
  • Page 13 More information can be found at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch, or at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling PRAID CP500i User Guide...
  • Page 14 Important information User Guide PRAID CP500i...
  • Page 15: Praid Cp500I

    Follow the safety instructions in "Important information" on page The RAID controller PRAID CP500i is the Fujitsu version of the Broadcom MegaRAID®Storage Adapter MegaRAID 9440‑8i (model number 50008). The RAID controller PRAID CP500i is based on the SAS3408 Tri‑Mode IOCs (I/O Controllers).
  • Page 16: Features

    – Full height perforated – Low profile perforated Features The RAID controller PRAID CP500i is a high-performance PCIe-to-SATA/SAS/ PCIe (Tri‑Mode) adapter. The Tri‑Mode SerDes Technology enables operation of SAS or SATA storage devices in a single drive bay. A single controller can operate in all three modes concurrently: SAS or SATA The Tri‑Mode adapter provides the following storage interface data transfer...
  • Page 17: Controller Versions

    PRAID CP500i ● Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) and Online RAID Level Migration (RLM) ● Auto resume after loss of system power during array rebuild or reconstruction (RLM) ● Load balancing ● Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB ● Fast initialization for quick array setup ●...
  • Page 18: Connectors

    PRAID CP500i Connectors The following figure shows the location of the connectors on the RAID controller. Figure 3: PRAID CP500i board layout Connector for Global Drive Activity LED for status "normally operating" LED cable 2x SFF-8643 mini-SAS-HD connectors LED for temperature sensor on the...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Global Drive Activity Led Cable

    PRAID CP500i 3.4.1 Connecting the Global Drive Activity LED cable To activate the HDD activity indicator at the front of the system a cable must be connected to the Global Drive Activity LED connector of the RAID controller PRAID CP500i.
  • Page 20 Step 1: Unpack the controller ▶ Unpack the new controller in a static-free environment. ▶ Remove it from the anti-static bag and inspect it for damage. ▶ Contact the Fujitsu support service if the controller appears to be damaged. Step 2: Prepare the server ▶...
  • Page 21 PRAID CP500i Step 6: Install the operating system driver The controller can operate under various operating systems. ▶ Install software drivers to use these operating systems. The ServerView Suite DVD 1 includes drivers for the supported operating systems, along with documentation. You can view the...

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