Asus PIKE 2308 User manual

LSISAS RAID card
PIKE 2308
User Guide

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E8142
First Edition
March 2013
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Contents
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
PIKE 2308 specications summary.......................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product
introduction
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Card layout ................................................................................................. 1-3
1.4 System requirements................................................................................. 1-3
1.5 Card installation......................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: RAID conguration
2.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 2-2
2.2 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility ........................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 RAID 1 volume............................................................................ 2-4
2.2.2 RAID 1E/10 volume.....................................................................2-8
2.2.3 RAID 0 volume.......................................................................... 2-10
2.2.4 Managing Arrays ....................................................................... 2-12
2.2.5 Viewing SAS topology............................................................... 2-19
2.2.6 Global Properties ...................................................................... 2-20
2.3 MegaRAID Storage Manager................................................................... 2-23
2.3.1 Hardware and Software Requirements..................................... 2-23
2.3.2 Installing MegaRAID Storage Manager Sofware on
Microsoft Windows OS.............................................................. 2-23
2.3.3 Installing MegaRAID Storage Manager Sofware for Linux........ 2-27
2.3.4 Linux Error Messages ............................................................... 2-28
2.3.5 Starting MegaRAID Storage Manager Software ....................... 2-29
2.3.6 MegaRAID Storage Manager Window...................................... 2-31
Chapter 3: Driver installation
3.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Windows®Server 2003 OS ......................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 Red Hat®Enterprise Linux OS 5 ................................................. 3-9
3.1.4 SUSE Linux OS 11.................................................................... 3-11
ASUS contact information..................................................................................... 3-12

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server
management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter offers the PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies
it supports.
• Chapter 2: RAID conguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
• Chapter 3: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on different operating
systems.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

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PIKE 2308 specications summary
* The exact OS support would base on the OS support list of the motherboard.
** Specications are subject to change without notice.
Controller LSISAS2308
Interface ASUS PIKE interface
Ports 8 ports
Support device SAS/SAS II devices
SATA/SATA II/SATA III devices
Data transfer rate SATA III and SAS II 6Gb/s per PHY
RAID level RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 1E/RAID 10
OS support* Windows®Server 2012
Windows®Server 2008 Enterprise R2
Windows®Server 2003 Enterprise R2
Windows®8
Windows®7 Ultimate
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 5.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 6.3
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.4
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.2
CentOS 6.2
Fedora 17
Form factor 6.44 in x 1.57 in (1U compatible)

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Chapter 1: Product
introduction
This chapter offers the PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card
features and the new technologies it supports.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card!
The ASUS PIKE 2308 allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, and RAID 10 sets from
SATA/SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the
motherboard.
Before you start installing the RAID card, check the items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
• ASUS PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card
• Support CD
• User guide

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1.3 Card layout
The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card.
1.4 System requirements
Before you install the PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following
requirements:
• Workstation or server motherboard with a PIKE RAID card slot
• SAS or SATA hard disk drives
• Supporting operating system:
Windows® and Linux operating systems (refer to website for details)
• Other requirement:
- Appropriate thermal solution
- Certied power supply module
1. ASUS PIKE interface-1: PCI-E x8
2. ASUS PIKE interface-2: 8-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface*
3. SAS RAID card status LED (lights up and blinks to indicate that the card is working
normally)
*The SGPIO interface is used for visibility into drive activity, failure and rebuild status,
so that users could build high-performatnce and reliable storage systems. Refer to the
motherboard manual for detailed information about using the SGPIO connectors on the
motherboard.
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1.5 Card installation
Follow the below instructions to install the RAID card on your motherboard.
For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server
To install ASUS PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card on a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server
1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the
motherboard.
2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID
card with the PIKE RAID card slot.
3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure the card is completely
inserted into the card slot, and the heatsink latch is completely hooked to the edge of
the card slot.

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5. Connect the hard disk drives to the SAS
connectors on the motherboard.
4. Secure the heatsink to the nearest
screw hole on the motherboard.
DO NOT overtighten the screw, or
the motherboard component can be
damaged.
To uninstall ASUS PIKE 2308 SAS RAID card from a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server
1. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives
from the motherboard.
2. Remove the screw that secures the
RAID card to the motherboard.
3. Release the heatsink latch from the
card slot with a nger, and then remove
the RAID card from the slot.

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Chapter 2: RAID
conguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting up,
creating, and conguring RAID sets using the
available utilities.

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2.1 Setting up RAID
The RAID card supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, and RAID 10.
2.1.1 RAID denitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of at least two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a
second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 1E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having a secondary (or
alternate) copy stored on a different disk. You can use three or more hard disk drives for this
conguration.
RAID 10 is a striped conguration with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays.
This conguration has the same fault tolerance as RAID 1, and has the same overhead for
fault-tolerance as mirroring alone. RAID 10 achieves high input/output rates by striping RAID
1 segments. In some instances, a RAID 10 conguration can sustain multiple simultaneous
drive failure. A minimum of four hard disk drives is required for this setup.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy
rst the RAID driver from the support CD to a oppy disk before you install an operating
system to the selected hard disk drive.
2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives
The RAID card supports SAS for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install
identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SAS hard disks for RAID conguration:
1. Install the SAS hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system
user guide.
2. Connect a SAS signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the
SAS connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect a power cable to the power connector on each drive.

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2.2 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility
The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to
create the following RAID sets from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2308
Series controller: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, and RAID 10.
• You may use disks of different sizes in one volume; however, the size of the
smallest disk determines the “logical” size of each member disk.
• DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume.
• The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only andThe RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and
may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller
version difference.
• The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to theThe adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the
installed SAS RAID card.
• Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, youBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you
have to take note of the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version for the SAS RAID
card. After entering the SAS conguration utility, you can see below screen
and identify the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version:
MPTFW version: 5.00.00.00-IR
MPTBIOS version: v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Adapter List Global Properties
Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status Boot
BUS Dev Fnc Slot Order
Asus SAS2308 04 00 00 07 5.00.00.00-IR Enabled 0

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3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup.
The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
2.2.1 RAID 1 volume
The RAID 1 feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks.
The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capability, so when a disk in an RAID 1 volume fails,
you can easily restore the volume, and the swapped disk is automatically re-mirrored.
To create a RAID 1 volume:
1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS conguration utility.
LSI Corporation MPT SAS2 BIOS
MPT2BIOS-7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Copyright 2000-2010 LSI Corporation.
Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Corp Conguration Utility...
To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding.
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Adapter List Global Properties
Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status Boot
BUS Dev Fnc Slot Order
Asus SAS2308 04 00 00 07 5.00.00.00-IR Enabled 0

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4. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>.
5. The Select New Volume Type screen appears.
Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1 Volume, then press <Enter>.
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
Enter = Select Item -/+/Enter = Change Item
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Adapter Properties -- SAS2308
Adapter Asus SAS2308
PCI Slot 07
PCI Address(Bus/Dev) 04:00
MPT Firmware Revision 5.00.00.00-IR
SAS Address 500E0180:1280E000
NVDATA Version 05.02
Status Enabled
Boot Order 0
Boot Support [Enabled BIOS & OS]
RAID Properties
SAS Topology
Advanced Adapter Properties
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
Enter = Choose volume type to create
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Select New Volume Type -- SAS2308
Create RAID 1 Volume Create a RAID 1 volume
consisting of 2 disks plus up to 2
optional hot spares. ALL DATA on
volume disks will be DELETED!
Create RAID 1E/10 Volume Create a RAID 1E or RAID 10 volume
consisting of 3 to 10 disks including up
to 2 optional hot spares. ALL DATA on
volume disks will be DELETED!
Create RAID 0 Volume Create a RAID 0 volume consisting of
2 to 10 disks. ALL DATA on
volume disks will be DELETED!

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6. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID
1 volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk
column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
By default, the RAID Disk eld shows No before volume creation. This eld is grayed out
under the following conditions:
• The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID volume.
• The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive.
• The disk is already part of another volume.
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
SPACE/+/- = Select disk for volume C = Create volume
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Create New Volume -- SAS2308
Volume Type: RAID 1
Volume Size(GB): -------
Slot Device Identier RAID Drive Pred Size
Num Disk Status Fail (GB)
0 ATA WDC WD800JD-22LS1D06 [No] ---------- No 74
1 ATA WDC WD800JD-22LS1D06 [No] ---------- No 74
2 ATA WDC WD800JD-22LS1D06 [No] ---------- No 74
3 ATA WDC WD800JD-22LS1D06 [No] ---------- No 74

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8. Repeat step 6 to add the second disk to the volume.
9. When done, press <C> to create the volume, then select Save changes then exit this
menu.
10. The utility creates the volume.
7. A warning screen appears. Press any key to continue.
Press <M> to keep existing data on the rst disk. If you choose this option, data on
the rst disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later.
Ensure the data you want to mirror is on the rst disk.
Press <D> to overwrite any data and create the new IM array.
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
SPACE/+/- = Select disk for volume C = Create array
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Create New Volume -- SAS2308
WARNING! Data was found on the selected disk, this data will be lost
when the volume is created!
Choose Discard conguration or Cancel Exit on the next screen to abort.
Create and save new volume?
Cancel Exit
Save changes then exit this menu
Discard changes then exit this menu
Exit the Conguration Utility and Reboot
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Create New Volume -- SAS2308
Processing...may take up to 1 minute
Creating RAID Volume...

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2.2.2 RAID 1E/10 volume
The RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare
disks.
Use odd numbers of hard disk drives to create a RAID 1E volume; use even numbers of
hard disk drives to create a RAID 10 volume.
To create a RAID 1E/10 volume:
1. Follow steps 1–4 of the section RAID 1E/10 volume.
2. The Select New Volume Type screen appears.
Use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1E/10 Volume, then press <Enter>.
3. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID
1E/10 volume.
RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare
disks. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk
column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
Enter = Choose volume type to create
LSI Corp Cong Utility v7.05.01.00 (2010.02.09)
Select New Volume Type -- SAS2308
Create RAID 1 Volume Create a RAID 1 volume
consisting of 2 disks plus up to 2
optional hot spares. ALL DATA on
volume disks will be DELETED!
Create RAID 1E/10 Volume Create a RAID 1E or RAID 10 volume
consisting of 3 to 10 disks including up
to 2 optional hot spares. ALL DATA on
volume disks will be DELETED!
Create RAID 0 Volume Create a RAID 0 volume consisting of
2 to 10 disks. ALL DATA on
volume disks will be DELETED!