Broadcom SAS 9305-16e User manual

SAS 9305-16e PCI Express® to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus
Adapter
User Guide
Version 1.0
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Broadcom 9305-16e PCI Express to 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter User Guide
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
SAS 9305-16e Host Bus Adapter User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Functional Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 PCI Express Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 SAS-3 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 LED Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 Broadcom SAS 9305-16e HBA Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.1 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.3 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.4 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.5 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.6 Thermal and Atmospheric Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6 12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7 Hardware Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Overview
SAS 9305-16e Host Bus Adapter User Guide
1Overview
The PCI Express®(PCIe®)-to-Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) host bus adapter (HBA), referred to as the Broadcom 12Gb/s SAS
HBA, provides high-performance external storage connectivity for servers and workstations. The 12Gb/s SAS HBA
provides sixteen 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 mounting bracket and a low-profile mounting bracket that
create a universal fit for any server. The 12Gb/s SAS HBA is developed on the Fusion-MPT-based SAS 3216 controller
that integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 3.0 technology and 12Gb/s SAS technology.
2Features
This section lists the Broadcom 12Gb/s SAS HBA features.
Implements one SAS 3216 sixteen-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller
Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.0 performance
Supports sixteen 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 sixteen 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 and a low-profile vented bracket
Provides one heartbeat LED
Provides a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) debug/diagnostic port
3 Functional Descriptions
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 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports eight-lane PCIe performance up to 64Gb/s single direction and 128Gb/s dual direction.
3.2 SAS-3 Interface
The Broadcom SAS 3216 controller chip contains the SATA+SAS functionality for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA with SAS
performance of 1200 MB/s per port in each direction.

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Operating System Support
3.3 LED Management
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA offers enclosure LED management support for your enclosure implementation through SCSI
Enclosure Services (SES).
4 Operating System Support
The Broadcom 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports all major operating systems: Windows®, Linux®(Oracle®, SuSE®, Red Hat®),
Solaris®, VMware®, FreeBSD®, CentOS®, Canonical®, Citrix®, Fedora®, and Debian®.
Refer to http://www.avagotech.com/support/download-search for details on the software versions and device driver
support. Contact Oracle support for Oracle driver or software support.
5 Broadcom SAS 9305-16e HBA Characteristics
5.1 Memory
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA provides one a128Mb Flash ROM to store the firmware and the BIOS.
5.2 LEDs
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA has a Heartbeat LED (LED2) that blinks green to indicate the HBA is capable of general activity and
a thermal event LED (LED1) that illuminates if the IOC experiences an over temperature condition.
5.3 Connectors
UART Connectors (J1). The UART connector debug port requires a special cable and Broadcom support to gather
detailed IOC status. The UART connector uses the following layout.
Software Test and Debug (J5). Used by Broadcom support to assist in debugging functional issues.
SBR Recovery (J6). This port enables recovery of corrupted SBR files. Broadcom support can assist with this process.
SATA+SAS Connector (J7). The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports SATA devices and SAS devices in an enclosure connected
by cable to SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD external connectors.
PCIe Connector (J8). The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports a x8 interface. The PCIe host interface connection is through the
edge connector, J8. The signal definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCIe specification.
Table 1 Broadcom SAS 9305-16e HBA UART Pinout, J1 UART
Pin Function
1UART0_TX
2Gnd
3UART0_RX
41.8V

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Broadcom SAS 9305-16e HBA Characteristics
5.4 Physical Characteristics
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA is a 6.6 in. × 2.7 in. (167.65 mm × 68.90 mm) board. The component height on the top and bottom
of the 12Gb/s SAS HBA complies with the PCIe specification. The following figure shows the HBA board layout.
Figure 1 Broadcom SAS 9305-16e HBA Board Layout
J1– UART connector
J5– Software test and debug
J6– SBR Recovery
J7– SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD external connector
J8– PCIe x8 board edge connector
5.5 Electrical Characteristics
The power requirements for the SAS 9305 HBA under normal operation are as follows:
Power values:
—Typical = 13.0 W
Typical configuration assumes nominal silicon and voltage with all links running maximum IOs at 25C ambient
temperature. Actual power consumption may vary depending on system and environmental configurations.
5.6 Thermal and Atmospheric Limits
The atmospheric limits for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA are as follows:
Relative humidity range: 5 percent to 90 percent 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 12Gb/s SAS HBA:
Temperature range: –45 °C to +105 °C (–49 °F to +221 °F) (dry bulb)
Ports 12-15 -
Ports 8 -11 -
Ports 4 - 7 -
Ports 0 -3 -

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12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics
Relative humidity range: 5 percent to 90 percent noncondensing
6 12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics
All Broadcom 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 12Gb/s SAS HBA minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio
frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge.
The 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 12Gb/s SAS HBA meets the following environmental directives:
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
7 Hardware Installation Instructions
To install the Broadcom 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (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 anti-static bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Broadcom or
your reseller support representative.
ATTENTION To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change
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.

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Hardware Installation Instructions
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. Complete the following
steps to attach the short bracket.
a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver that is ESD safe, remove the two Phillips screws that connect the full-profile
bracket to the board. Unscrew the two screws located at the top and bottom edges of the board. Avoid
touching any board components with the screwdriver or bracket.
b. Remove the full-profile bracket. Do not damage the HBA.
c. Place the HBA on top of the low-profile bracket. Position the bracket so that the screw holes in the tabs align
with the openings in the board.
d. Using a #1 Phillips torque screwdriver that is ESD safe, set to a maximum torque of 4.8 ± 0.5 inch-pounds.
Replace the two Phillips screws removed in step a.
ATTENTION Exceeding this torque specification can damage the board,
connectors, or screws, and can void the warranty on the board.
5. Insert the HBA into an available slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot adequate for your board. 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.
NOTE The shape, size, and locations of the components on your HBA and its
bracket might vary from this illustration. The HBA requires an x8 PCIe
slot.
Figure 2 Installing the 12Gb/s 9305-16e HBA in a PCIe Slot
6. Connect SAS cables between the HBA and the SAS enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The 12Gb/s
SAS HBA has four SFF-8644, external x4, mini-SAS HD connectors. Use a cable with an external mini-SAS HD
Edge of
Motherboard
PCIe Slot
BracketScrew
PressHere
PressHere
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Technical Support
connector (SFF-8644) on one end (to connect to the HBA) and the appropriate connector to attach to the enclosure
that contains SAS devices or SATA devices on the other end.
7. Make sure the system provides the required airflow for the controller. Airflow must be at least 200 linear feet
per minute (LFM) at 55 °C inlet temperature to avoid operating the Broadcom SAS 3216 processor above the
maximum junction temperature.
8. Replace the cover and reconnect any cords and cables, and power up the system. Replace the chassis’s cover,
reconnect any power cords, and reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.
8TechnicalSupport
For assistance installing, configuring, or running the Broadcom 12Gb/s SAS HBA, contact Technical Support at
http://www.avagotech.com/support/.