Avago LSI SAS 9300-8e User manual

LSI® SAS 9300-8e PCI Express® to 12Gb/s Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter
User Guide
Version 1.3
March 2015
DB15-000902-03

LSI SAS 9300-8e PCI Express to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide
March 2015
For a comprehensive list of changes to this document, see the Revision History.
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Overview
LSI
®
SAS 9300-8e PCI Express
®
to 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Host Bus Adapter User Guide
1Overview
The LSI
®
PCI Express
®
(PCIe
®
)-to-Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) host bus adapter (HBA), referred to as the LSI 12Gb/s SAS
HBA, provides high-performance external storage connectivity for servers and workstations. The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA
provides eight lanes of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8Gb/s performance. The
low-profile design of the SAS HBA includes a full-height bracket and low-profile mounting bracket that create a
universal fit for any server. The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA is based on the Fusion-MPT™-architected LSI SAS 3008 controller
that integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 3.0 technology and 12Gb/s SAS technology.
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA has onboard Flash memory for the firmware.
2 Features
This section lists the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA features.
 Implements LSI SAS 3008 eight-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller
 Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.0 performance
 Supports eight external 12Gb/s SATA+SAS ports
 Supports SATA link rates of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s
 Supports SAS link rates of 3Gb/s, 6Gb/s, and 12Gb/s
 Provides two x4 external mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644)
 Supports passive copper cable, active copper cable, and optical cable
 Supports up to 1024 SATA or SAS end devices
 Offered with a full-height bracket and a low-profile vented bracket
 Provides one heartbeat LED
3FunctionalDescriptions
3.1 PCI Express Interface
PCIe is a high-speed standard local bus for point-to-point interfacing of I/O components to the processor and the
memory subsystems in high-end computers and servers. The LSI SAS 3008 controller chip contains the PCIe
functionality for the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA. The LSI SAS 3008 controller chip connects to the PCIe bus and generates
timing and protocol in compliance with the PCIe specifications.
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports eight-lane PCIe performance up to 64Gb/s single direction and 128Gb/s
dual direction.

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3.2 SAS-3 Interface
The LSI SAS 3008 controller chip contains the SATA+SAS functionality for the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA. The following table
shows the LSI SAS 12Gb/s SAS performance.
3.3 Active Cable Management Support
The HBA optionally supports active cable management. To enable this feature, download and implement the firmware
option labeled SAS93
xx _ xx _IT_ACM, where xx_xx matches your product. You must enable active cable
management for applications with active optical cables.
4 Operating System Support
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports all major operating systems: Windows
®
, Linux
®
Red Hat
®
, Linux SUSE
®
Enterprise
Server (SLES), and VMware
®
. The HBA also supports Solaris
®
11 Update 2. Refer to http://go.lsi.com/hbas for details on
the software versions and device driver support. For Solaris support, contact the Avago
®
Technical Support team.
5 LSI SAS 9300-8e HBA Characteristics
5.1 Memory
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA provides one 4-M × 16-bit Flash ROM to store the firmware and the BIOS.
5.2 LED
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA Heartbeat LED, CR1, blinks green to indicate the HBA is capable of general activity.
5.3 Connectors
PCIe Connector (EC1). The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports a x8 interface. The PCIe host interface connection is through
the edge connector, EC1, which provides connections on both the top (EC1 B) and bottom (EC1 A) of the board. The
signal definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCIe specification.
SATA+SAS Connector (J6). The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports SATA and SAS connectors through connectors that are
SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD, external connectors.
5.4 Physical Characteristics
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA is a 6.6-in. × 2.7-in., low-profile board. The component height on the top and bottom of the
LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA is in accordance with the PCIe specification. The following figure shows the HBA board layout.
Half Duplex Full Duplex
Narrow port (one lane), 1200 MB/s Narrow port (one lane), 2400 MB/s
Wide port (four lanes), 4800 MB/s Wide port (four lanes), 9600 MB/s

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LSI SAS 9300-8e HBA Characteristics
Figure 1 LSI SAS 9300-8e HBA Board Layout
 EC1 – PCIe x8 board edge connector
 CR1 – Heartbeat LED
 J6 – SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD, external, right-angle connectors
5.5 Electrical Characteristics
The power requirements for the LSI SAS 9300-8e HBA under normal operation are as follows:
 PCIe 12.0 V = 1.07 A
 Power values:
— Nominal = 14.5 W
— Worst case = 22.5 W
5.6 Thermal and Atmospheric Limits
The atmospheric limits for the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA are as follows:
 Temperature range: 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) (dry bulb)
 Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing
 Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C (89.6 °F)
 Minimum airflow: 200 linear feet per minute at 55 °C inlet temperature
The following limits define the storage and transit environment for the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA:
 Temperature range: –45 °C to +105 °C (–49 °F to +221 °F) (dry bulb)
 Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing
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LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics
6 LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics
All LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBAs 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 PCIe
bus slot, all voltages are less than the SELV 42.4-V limit.
The design and implementation of the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to
radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge.
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA meets the following integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance labels:
 CE mark
 RCM mark
 Canadian Compliance Statement
 FCC Class B, marked with the FCC Self-Certification logo
 UL Listed Mark for Canada/U.S.
 Japan VCCI
 Korean KCC
 Taiwan BSMI
The LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA meets the following environmental directives:
 RoHS
 WEEE
7 Hardware Installation Instructions
To install the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA, follow these steps:
1. Unpack the HBA, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment. Remove the HBA from
the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Avago or your
reseller support representative.
ATTENTION To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before changing your
system configuration.
2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the power supply.
CAUTION Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any
networks to which you will install the HBA, or you risk damaging the
system or experiencing electrical shock.
3. Remove the cover from the chassis.
4. Check the mounting bracket on the HBA (system-dependent). If required for your system, replace the
full-height mounting bracket that ships on the HBA with the low-profile bracket supplied.
5. Insert the HBA into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the
rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the HBA to a
PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the HBA correctly in the slot. The following figure shows how to
insert the HBA into a PCIe slot.

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Figure 2 Install an LSI 12Gb/s x8 HBA in a PCIe Slot
NOTE The shape, size, and locations of the components on your HBA and its
bracket might vary from this illustration. The HBA requires a x8
PCIe slot.
6. Secure the HBA bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the system
retention mechanism to secure the HBA to the system’s chassis.
7. Replace the cover of the chassis.
8. Connect SAS cables between the HBA and the SAS enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The LSI
12Gb/s SAS HBA has two SFF-8644, external x4, mini-SAS HD connectors. Use a cable with an external mini-SAS HD
connector (SFF-8644) on one end (to connect to the HBA) and the appropriate connector to attachto the enclosure
that contains SAS or SATA devices on the other end.
9. Reconnect any power cords, and power up the system. Reconnect any power cords and reconnect any network
cables. Turn on the power.
The hardware installation of your LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA is complete.
8 Technical Support
For assistance installing, configuring, or running the LSI 12Gb/s SAS HBA, contact Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.lsi.com/support/pages/submit-support-request.aspx
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Revision History
Revision History
Version 1.3, March 2015
The following document change was made:
 Changed Solaris operating system support.
Version 1.2, September 2014
The following document changes were made:
 Added Active Cable Management Support section.
 Updated URL references.
 Template update.
Version 1.1, December 2013
The following document change was made:
 Removed RAID support phrases.
Version 1.0, March 2013
Initial document release.