LSI SAS3442X User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the LSI Logic SAS3442X Serial Attached
SCSI (SAS) to PCI-X Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Please take a few
minutes to read this Quick Installation Guide before you install the
SAS3442X.
If you need more information about any topic covered in this guide,
please refer to the other documents on the accompanying LSI Logic
Device Drivers & Utilities CD.
CONTENTS OF THE LSI LOGIC DEVICE
DRIVERS & UTILITIES CD
The LSI Logic HBA CD contains utility programs, device drivers for
various operating systems, and the following documentation:
•LSI Logic Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) to PCI-X Host Adapters
User’s Guide
•LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Device Management User’s Guide
•LSI Logic HBA technical product briefs
QUICK HOST ADAPTER INSTALLATION
To install the SAS3442X host adapter, follow these steps:
Step 1 Unpack the host adapter and inspect it for damage.
Unpack the host adapter in a static-free environment.
Remove the host adapter from the antistatic bag and
inspect it for damage. If it appears to be damaged, or if
any component is missing, contact LSI Logic or your
reseller support representative.
Make a backup of your data before changing your
system configuration.
Step 2 Prepare the computer.
Turn off the computer and remove the power cord from
the back of the power supply. Remove the cover from the
chassis.
Be certain to disconnect the computer from the power
supply and from any networks before installing the
controller card.
Step 3 Insert the SAS3442X in an available PCI/PCI-X slot.
Locate an empty PCI/PCI-X slot. Remove the blank
bracket panel on the back of the computer that is aligned
with the PCI/PCI-X slot you have selected. Save the
bracket screw when present.
Align the host adapter with a PCI/PCI-X slot. Press down
gently but firmly to properly seat the host adapter in the
slot. The following figure illustrates how to insert the host
adapter in a PCI/PCI-X slot.
Note: The SAS3442X is keyed for a 3.3 V slot. The keying of
edge connector J1 prevents the card from being installed
in a 5 V slot.
Step 4 Secure the bracket to the system chassis.
Install the bracket screw, when present, or engage the
system’s retention mechanism to secure the host
adapter to the system’s chassis.
Note: The HBA shape, size, and locations of components may
vary from this illustration.
32-bit Slots
64-bit Slots
(3.3 V Only)
(3.3 V Only)
Edge of
Host Board
Bracket Press Here
Press Here
HDD
Connector
Serial Signal
Cables
HBA to HDD
4-Lane Internal
HBA Connector
4-Lane
External
PCB
Receptacle
and Cable
with
Jackscrews
Screw
SFF-8484
SFF-8470
Breakout Cable
LSI Logic SAS3442X
Host Adapter
Quick Installation Guide

DB11-000066-00, Version 1.0, June 2005
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intellectual property rights of LSI Logic or of third parties.
Step 5 Connect the serial cable(s) between the host adapter
and the serial hard disk drive(s) (HDD).
The SAS3442X has two SAS signal connectors
(one external and one internal), each connecting to four
3 Gbit/s SAS ports. The HBA needs to be connected to
SAS storage devices using the appropriate cable. A SAS
External Cable with a standard SAS External Plug
connector (SFF-8470) is required to connect to
external devices.
For connection to internal drives or backplanes, an
internal cable with a standard SAS Internal Wide Port
connector (SFF-8484) on the controller side of the cable
is required. The other end of the cable may fan out into
four cables with either SATA-style signal connectors or
SAS device connectors at the end for direct connection
to disk drives (and some backplanes) or single SAS
Internal Wide Port connector for backplane attachment.
The preceding figure illustrates the connector locations
on the SAS3442X HBA and use of controller-based,
fan-out cable to connect to drives requiring a SATA-style
signal connector.
Step 6 Replace the cover, the power cord(s) and power-up
the system.
Replace the system’s cover, reconnect the power cord(s)
and any network cables. Turn power on to the system.
The SAS3442 host adapter hardware installation is complete, and
you are ready to install the operating system drivers.
WINDOWS DRIVER INSTALLATION
To load the SYMMPI.SYS miniport driver during a new Windows 2000
or Windows XP system installation or to load the LSI_SAS.SYS
driver during a new Windows 2003 installation, you can boot directly
from the Microsoft installation CD-ROM. The Windows drivers are not
interchangeable; however, the instructions are very similar.
To install a new Windows operating system and its appropriate device
driver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Using another computer, copy the appropriate driver files
supplied on the LSI Logic Device Drivers and Utilities CD
onto a diskette. This will be needed in Step 6.
To create the driver diskette, open the driver folder on
the CD, then open the folder for the version of Windows
to be installed on the new system. Next, select all folders
and files within the directory and copy to the root director
of a clean floppy diskette.
Step 2 Boot the computer from the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM.
Step 3 Shortly after Windows Setup begins, press F6 when the
words Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware
configuration appear, or when prompted to press F6
if you need to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
Important: You must press F6 for the new driver to be recognized.
Otherwise, the system does not recognize the devices
controlled by the driver during the Windows setup.
Step 4 Follow the instructions until a screen displaying the
words Setup could not determine the type of one or
more mass storage device… appears.
Step 5 Press S to Specify Additional Devices.
Step 6 Follow the prompts and insert the Windows driver diskette
when prompted to insert the hardware support disk.
Select the driver version appropriate for your system.
Step 7 Follow the Microsoft Windows installation procedure to
complete the installation. Microsoft provides
documentation with its installation CD-ROM.
Note: Refer to the Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s
Guide for detailed configuration and installation
instructions for all firmware and drivers.
LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION
Consult the Linux ReadMe.txt file on the LSI Logic Device Drivers &
Utilities CD. LSI Logic provides Open Source drivers that may be
implemented in the following ways:
Step 1 Adding precompiled binaries to an existing installation
using driver update disks or RPMs for selected
distributions.
Step 2 Adding or updating the Fusion-MPT™ source in the
Linux kernel for any distribution.
Technical Support
For assistance installing, configuring, or running the SAS3442X,
contact LSI Logic Technical Support:
Phone Support
1-800-633-4545 (North America)
[phone] (Europe)
Web Site
http://www.lsilogic.com/support/