LSI LSISAS3041E User Manual

LSI LSISAS3041E User Manual

Pci express to 3.0 gbit/s serial attached scsi (sas) host adapters

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USER'S
GUIDE
PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s
Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) Host Adapters
Model Numbers:
LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL
LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL
LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL
LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL
LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL
LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL
LSISAS3800E
LSISAS3801E, LSISAS3801EL
A u g u s t 2 0 0 6
Version 1.0
®
DB15-000363-00

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Adapters Model Numbers: LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL LSISAS3800E LSISAS3801E, LSISAS3801EL A u g u s t 2 0 0 6 Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

    Shielded cables for SCSI connection external to the cabinet are used in the compliance testing of this Product. LSI Logic is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic.
  • Page 3 LSI Logic; nor does the purchase or use of a product from LSI Logic convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any other of the intellectual property rights of LSI Logic or third parties.
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Preface This document is the user’s guide for the LSI Logic PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters, referred to as LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters. It contains a functional description of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters as well as physical and electrical specifications.
  • Page 6 (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-7956 (outside U.S.); FAX (303) 397-2740 PCI Special Interest Group 2575 N. E. Katherine Hillsboro, OR 97214 (800) 433-5177; (503) 693-6232 (International); FAX (503) 693-8344 Preface Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters. Several of these host adapters were previously featured in the 3 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI Host Adapters User’s Guide (March 2006, Version 2.0). Preface Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Preface Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Host Adapters Characteristics LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Host Adapters Characteristics LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Host Adapters Characteristics LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Host Adapters Characteristics LSISAS3800E Host Adapter Characteristics Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 3-10 3-12 3-14...
  • Page 10 Electrical and Environmental Specifications 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 Customer Feedback Contents Version 1.0 LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Host Adapters Characteristics Electrical Characteristics Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics Safety Characteristics Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 3-16 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19...
  • Page 11 Figures Installing an LSI PCIe to SAS x8 Host Adapter in a PCI Express Slot LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Board Layout LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Board Layout LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Board Layout LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Board Layout LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Board Layout...
  • Page 12 Contents Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Tables LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters and Controllers SAS Bandwidths Software Support Maximum Power Requirements Contents Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. 3-18 xiii...
  • Page 14 Contents Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Section 1.4, “Software” Overview The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters provide four or eight serial ports for connection to SAS/SATA (Serial ATA) devices. Each port is capable of 3.0 Gbit/s SAS link rates and 3.0 Gbit/s SATA link rates. The PCI Express transmission and reception data rate is 2.5 Gbits/s in each direction,...
  • Page 16 PCI/PCI-X specifications. The LSI PCIe to SAS products implement the PCI Express interface as a x4 or x8 interface. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters use either a standard PCI or a low- profile PCI bracket type. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter SAS interface is compatible with the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI Specification,...
  • Page 17: Features

    Features This section lists features of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters: Supports narrow port and wide port as shown in Table 1.2 Half Duplex Narrow Port (1 Lane)—300 Mbytes/s Wide Port (2 Lanes)—600 Mbytes/s Wide Port (4 Lanes)—1200 Mbytes/s Supports SSP, STP, and SMP as defined in the Serial Attached SCSI...
  • Page 18: Pci Performance

    The following lists are of their features. 1.3.1 PCI Express Features The PCI Express features of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters include: Provides four (boards using LSISAS1064E) or eight (boards using LSISAS1068E) PCI Express phys Supports a single-phy (1 lane) link transfer rate up to 2.5 Gbits/s in...
  • Page 19 Supports Message Signaled Interrupts (both MSI and MSI-X) as well as INTx interrupt signaling for legacy PCI support Supports end-to-end CRC (ECRC) and Advanced Error Reporting PCI Performance Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20: Software

    Software The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters support all major operating systems, as shown in Table 1.3 OS Support Windows Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4 Linux: SuSE Enterprise Server Novel NetWare Sun Sparc Solaris Utilities...
  • Page 21: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides both quick instructions and detailed instructions on how to install the LSI PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapter. This chapter consists of the following sections: Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Instructions” Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Instructions”...
  • Page 22: Detailed Installation Instructions

    Unpack the host adapter in a static-free environment. Remove the host adapter from the anti-static bag and inspect it for damage. Contact LSI or your OEM support representative if the host adapter appears damaged. Turn off the system’s power and physically remove the power cord(s) from the system.
  • Page 23: Installing An Lsi Pcie To Sas X8 Host Adapter In A Pci Express Slot

    LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter hardware installation is complete. Figure 2.1 Installing an LSI PCIe to SAS x8 Host Adapter in a PCI Express Slot Connector Bracket Screw Press Here 4 Lane External Receptacle and Cable with Jackscrews SFF-8470...
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25: Host Adapter Characteristics

    SAS/SATA functionality for the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters. The controller chips connect channels directly to the SAS/SATA devices. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters provide a 2M x 8-bit Flash ROM for storing the BIOS and firmware. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters provide up to 32 K x 8-bit NVSRAM for storing the nonvolatile RAID information when a system failure happens.
  • Page 26: Lsisas3041E And Lsisas3041El Host Adapters Characteristics

    128 devices. 3.1.1 LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Host Adapters Characteristics The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL are the same HBA with the exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3041E uses a standard PCI bracket and the LSISAS3041EL uses the low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket. 3.1.1.1...
  • Page 27: Lsisas3041E And Lsisas3041El Board Layout

    LEDs 3.1.1.3 Physical Characteristics The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL boards are 6.6 inches x 2.713 inches. PCI Express x4 connection is made through the edge connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications.
  • Page 28: Lsisas3080E And Lsisas3080El Host Adapters Characteristics

    The J2 and J3 connectors are SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle connectors with four sideband lines. Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 shows the HBAs and their brackets. for LED locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 3.2...
  • Page 29: Lsisas3080E And Lsisas3080El Board Layout

    J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 Link Activity Not Present LEDs LEDs LSISAS1068E Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30: Lsisas3081E And Lsisas3081El Host Adapters Characteristics

    LSISAS3081EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J5. The J2 and J5 connectors are SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal right-angle connectors. Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 shows the HBAs and their brackets. for LED locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 3.2...
  • Page 31: Lsisas3081E And Lsisas3081El Board Layout

    J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 Link Activity Not Present LEDs LEDs LSISAS1068E Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32: Lsisas3442E And Lsisas3442El Host Adapters Characteristics

    The J2 connector is an SFF-8470 SAS external right-angle connector. Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 shows the HBAs and their brackets. for LED locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 3.4...
  • Page 33: Lsisas3442E And Lsisas3442El Board Layout

    J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 LSISAS1068E Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs...
  • Page 34: Lsisas3443E And Lsisas3443El Host Adapters Characteristics

    The J2 connector is an SFF-8088 mini-SAS external connector. The J5 connector is an SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal connector. 3-10 Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 shows the HBAs and their brackets. for LED locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 3.5...
  • Page 35: Lsisas3443E And Lsisas3443El Board Layout

    J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 LSISAS1068E Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs...
  • Page 36: Lsisas3444E And Lsisas3444El Host Adapters Characteristics

    J3 and J6–J8 connectors are SATA internal latching right-angle connectors. The J2 connector is an SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right- angle connector. 3-12 Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 shows the HBAs and their brackets. for LED locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 3.6...
  • Page 37: Lsisas3444E And Lsisas3444El Board Layout

    LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 Port 3 LSISAS1068E Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Port 2 Port 1 Port 0 Link Not Present...
  • Page 38: Lsisas3800E Host Adapter Characteristics

    Activity LED Header (J4) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header for driving external activity LEDs. 3-14 Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 Figure 3.7 for connector locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Figure 3.7 shows the Figure 3.7 for LED...
  • Page 39: Lsisas3800E Board Layout

    LSISAS3800E board follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 LSISAS1068E Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Link Not Present LEDs Activity LEDs...
  • Page 40: Lsisas3801E And Lsisas3801El Host Adapters Characteristics

    LSISAS3801EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J3. These connectors are SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle connectors. 3-16 Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 shows the HBAs and their brackets. for LED locations. for connector locations. Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 41: Lsisas3801E And Lsisas3801El Board Layout

    J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL boards follows the PCI Express specifications. Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters Version 1.0 LSISAS1068 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved. Link Not Present Activity 3-17...
  • Page 42: Electrical And Environmental Specifications

    Electrical and Environmental Specifications The design and implementation of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, Japan VCCI, FCC Class B and is marked with the FCC Self-Certification logo.
  • Page 43: Thermal And Atmospheric Characteristics

    Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing 3.2.3 Safety Characteristics All LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters 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 PCI Express bus slot, all voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.
  • Page 44 3-20 Host Adapter Characteristics Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 45: Customer Feedback

    Thank you for your help in improving the quality of our documents. PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS Host Adapters User’s Guide Version 1.0 Copyright © 2006 by LSI Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.
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