LSI MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e User manual

MegaRAID® SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
March 2014
52907-00, Rev. C
52907-00C

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Product Overview
MegaRAID® SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation
Guide
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID® SAS 9285CV-8e 6Gb/s RAID controller. Your MegaRAID controller provides
reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant drive subsystem management.
Before you install your RAID controller, please take a few minutes to read this quick installation guide. This guide
documents how to install the RAID controller, and connect a transportable CacheVault® Flash Module 03 (CVFM03) to
a remote CacheVault Power Module 02 (CVPM02). In addition, this guide documents the connectors and headers on
the RAID controller, the CacheVault Flash Module 03, and the CacheVault Power Module 02, which provide backup for
your data in case of power loss.
If you need more information about any topic covered in this guide, refer to the related documents on your MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite CD.
1ProductOverview
The MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller is a SAS2208-based low-profile PCI Express® (PCIe®) RAID controller
that offers a 6Gb/s transfer rate. It controls eight external SAS/SATA ports through two SFF-8088 x4 external mini
SAS connectors.
The MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller supports the CVFM03 module, which is an on-board 1-GB nonvolatile
DDR3 1333-MT/s CacheVault Flash Module. The CVFM03 module connects to a remote CVPM02 module.
The following figure shows the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller. (The CVFM03 module is not attached in this
figure, so that all of the connectors on the RAID controller are visible. Other figures in this guide show the CVFM03
module attached to the controller.)
Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller

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NOTE Record your controller serial number in a safe location in case you
need to contact your LSI® representative.
NOTE This RAID controller supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III technologies.
1.1 CacheVault Flash Module and CacheVault Super-Capacitor Pack
This MegaRAID controller supports an on-board 1-GB nonvolatile DDR3 1333-MT/s CVFM03 module. The CVFM03
module is a memory module that provides cache offload to protect cached data in case of host power failure. The
CVFM03 module is attached directly to the RAID controller, and it connects by cable to a remote CVPM02 module. The
CVPM02 module is a super-capacitor pack that you can install on a remote mount board (sold separately) by using the
included CVPM02 clip.
The CVPM02 module provides the power to off load cached data from the DRAM to the nonvolatile Flash memory on
the CVFM03 module if a power failure or outage occurs. The DRAM contents are then restored to the CVFM03 module
the next time the RAID controller is powered on. Cached data can then be written to the storage devices.
The CVPM02 module is an intelligent backup power supply solution, which provides both capacitor charge
maintenance and capacitor health monitoring functions similar to those of an intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU).
For more information about the CacheVault Flash Memory or the CacheVault Power Module, refer to the Cache Backup
Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
2 Installing the RAID Controller
CAUTION Back up your data before changing your system configuration.
Otherwise, you might lose data.
1. Unpack the RAID controller.
Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free environment. Remove it from the antistatic bag, and inspect it for
damage. If the RAID controller appears to be damaged, or if the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD is missing,
contact LSI or your MegaRAID OEM support representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers for various operating systems, and the following documentation:
—6Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
—MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
—MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide
—Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide
—Software license agreement
2. Prepare the computer.
Turn off the computer, and unplug the power cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove the cover from
the computer.
CAUTION Before you install the RAID controller, make sure that the computer is
disconnected from the power and from any networks.
3. Review the jumpers and the connectors.
The following figure shows the location of the jumpers and the connectors on the RAID controller. The jumpers
are set at the factory, and you usually do not need to change them.
Refer to 6Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for
information about the connector locations.

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NOTE Pin 1 on the headers and the connectors is highlighted in red in
Figure 2.
Figure 2 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller
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4. Install the RAID controller.
Insert the controller into a PCIe slot on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure. Press down gently, but
firmly, to seat the card correctly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to the computer chassis with the
bracket screw.
NOTE This controller is a PCIe x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots.
However, some PCIe slots support only PCIe graphics cards. If a RAID
controller is installed in such a slot, it does not function.
NOTE Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the
PCIe slot.
Figure 3 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller
5. Configure and install the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any preinstallation configuration requirements.
6. Connect the RAID controller to the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.
Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA devices, or both. See Figure 2 on page 5to
view the connector locations.
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7. Turn on the power to the computer.
NOTE Refer to the 6Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide on the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for detailed information about
the SAS cables.
8. Reinstall the computer cover, and reconnect the power cords. Turn on the power to the computer. Make sure
that the power is turned on to the SAS devices and the SATA devices before or at the same time that the power to
the host computer is turned on. If the power is turned on to the computer before it is turned on to the devices, the
computer might not recognize the devices.
The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. During this time, the controller scans the ports.
9. Run the WebBIOS™ Configuration Utility.
Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility to configure the groups and the virtual drives. When the message Press
<Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS appears on the screen, immediately press Ctrl-H to run the utility.
NOTE Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for detailed steps on
configuring groups and virtual drives.
10. Install the operating system driver.
The controller can operate under various operating systems, but you must install the software drivers first.
The MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD includes the software drivers for the supported operating systems,
along with documentation. You can view the supported operating systems and download the latest drivers for
RAID controllers from the LSI website at: http://www.lsi.com/cm/DownloadSearch.do. Click the Support button
to access the download center, and follow the steps to download the driver.
Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for
more information about installing the driver. Be sure to use the latest service packs that are provided by the
operating system manufacturer and to review the readme file that accompanies the driver.

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3 Attaching a CVFM03 Module to the RAID Controller and Connecting to a
Remote CVPM02 Module
This section describes how to attach the CVFM03 module to the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller and then
connect the CVFM03 module to the remote CVPM02 module.
3.1 Top View and Bottom View of the CVFM03 Module
The following figure shows the top view and the bottom view of the CVFM03 module. The top view is the side that
you can see when the unit is installed on a RAID controller.
Figure 4 Top View and Bottom View of the CVFM03 Module
3.2 Attaching the CVFM03 Module to the RAID Controller and Connecting to the Remote
CVPM02 Module
Perform the tasks described in this section to install the CVFM03 module directly on the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e
RAID controller, connect the CVFM03 module to a CVPM02 module on a remote mount board, and install the RAID
controller and the remote mount board.
CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the CVFM03 module and the
MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller. Make sure that you install
the CVFM03 module at an ESD-safe workstation that meets the
EIA-625 specification. When you install the CVFM03 module, follow the
ESD-recommended practices in the latest revision of the
IPC®-A-610 specification.
Top View
Bottom View
J2A1
Connector
J2M1
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3.2.1 Removing the RAID Controller from the Computer
Follow these steps to remove the RAID controller from the computer.
1. Turn off the power, and unplug the power cords.
2. Ground yourself, and make sure that the system is grounded.
3. Remove the cover from the computer, according to the instructions in the system user’s manual, to allow access
to the controller.
4. Unplug all cables from the controller, remove the screw that attaches the bracket to the computer chassis, and
carefully remove the controller from the slot.
5. Place the controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface, and continue with the next procedure.
3.2.2 Installing the CVFM03 Module Directly on the RAID Controller
Follow these steps to install the CVFM03 module on the front of the RAID controller.
1. Ground yourself, and make sure that the system is grounded.
2. Remove the CVFM03 module from the package.
3. Place the CVFM03 module front-side-up on a flat, clean, static-free surface.
4. Place the RAID controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface.
5. Hold the CVFM03 module so that the top side is facing up.
6. Align the J2M1 connector on the CVFM03 module with the J5B1 BBU connector on the RAID controller, as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 5 Installing the CVFM03 Module Directly on the RAID Controller
7. Carefully press the CVFM03 module onto the RAID controller so that the two connectors are firmly joined.
8. Secure the CVFM03 module to the RAID controller with the screws and the standoffs in the three screw holes.
The standoffs are threaded at both ends, and a screw goes into each end. The screw threads from the back of the
controller board into the board-to-board standoffs on the bottom of the CVFM03 module.
NOTE Center the screwdriver carefully to avoid stripping the screw heads. Do
not over-tighten the screws.
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Flash Module 03
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3.2.3 Installing the Clip on the Remote Mount Board
Follow these steps to install the clip directly on the remote mount board (sold separately).
1. Place the remote mount board on a flat, clean, static-free surface.
2. Ground yourself, and make sure that the system is grounded.
3. Remove the clip and the remote mount board module from the package.
4. Place the clip and the remote mount board module front-side-up on a flat, clean, static-free surface.
5. Hold the clip so that the screw holes on the clip line up with the screw holes on the remote mount board, as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 6 Installing the Clip Directly on the Remote Mount Board
6. Secure the clip to the CVPM02 module in three screw holes with the screws and the nuts.
The screws thread through the front of the clip and the remote mount board.
NOTE Center the screwdriver carefully to avoid stripping the screw heads. Do
not over-tighten the screws.
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3.2.4 Attaching the CVPM02 Module to the Clip on the Remote Mount Board
Follow these steps to attach the CVPM02 module to the clip on the remote mount board.
1. With the remote mount board on a flat, clean, static-free surface, ground yourself, and make sure that the system
is grounded.
2. Remove the CVPM02 module from the package.
3. Press the CVPM02 module into the clip on the remote mount board until the module clicks firmly into place, as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 7 Attaching the CVPM02 Module to the Clip on the Remote Mount Board
3.2.5 Connecting the CVFM03 Module on the RAID Controller to the CVPM02 Module on the Remote Mount Board
Follow these steps to connect the CVFM03 module on the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller by cable to the
CVPM02 module on the remote mount board.
1. Place the controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface.
2. Ground yourself, and make sure that the system is grounded.
3. Remove the cable included in the RAID controller box.
4. Insert the smaller cable connector on the cable into the J2A1 cable connector on the CVFM03 module, as shown
in the following figure.
5. Insert the larger cable connector on the cable into the cable connector that comes out of the remote
CVPM02 module.
Align the cable connectors to make sure they are connected correctly.
NOTE You can insert the cable connector on the remote CVPM02 unit into
the larger 6-pin connector on the cable connector if the latch on one
cable connector aligns with the slot on the other cable connector. The
cable end inserts into the connector with minimal resistance.
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Figure 8 Connecting the CVFM03 Module on the RAID Controller to the CVPM02 Module on the Remote Mount Board
3.2.6 Reinstalling the RAID Controller on the Motherboard
Follow these steps to reinstall the RAID controller on the motherboard.
1. With the power to the chassis still turned off, and the power cords unplugged, make sure that the chassis is
grounded and has no AC power.
2. Install the RAID controller in a PCIe slot on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE Some PCIe slots support only PCIe graphics cards. If a RAID controller
is installed in such a slot, the controller will not function. Refer to your
computer documentation for information about the PCIe slot.
3. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the card correctly in the slot.
4. Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
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Figure 9 Reinstalling the RAID Controller on the Motherboard
3.2.7 Installing the Remote Mount Board in the System
Follow these steps to install the remote mount board in the system.
1. Make sure that the power to the chassis is still turned off, the power cords are unplugged, and the chassis is
grounded and has no AC power.
2. Insert the remote mounting board in a PCIe slot on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure.
NOTE Some PCIe slots support only PCIe graphics cards. If a RAID controller
is installed in such a slot, the controller does not function. Refer to your
computer documentation for information about the PCIe slot.
3. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the board correctly in the slot.
4. Use the bracket screw to secure the remote mount board to the computer chassis.
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Figure 10 Installing the Remote Mount Board in the System
5. Reinstall the computer cover, and reattach the power cords.
6. Turn on the power to the computer.
Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for information about running the RAID configuration utility and
installing the software drivers.
4TechnicalSupport
For assistance in installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAID SAS 9285-8e RAID controller, contact an LSI
Technical Support representative.
Click the following link to access the LSI Technical Support page for storage and board support:
http://www.lsi.com/support/storage/tech_support/index.html
From this page, you can email or call Technical Support. You also can submit a new service request and view its status.
Support Request:
http://www.lsi.com/support/support_form.html
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Phone Support:
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NOTE The international toll-free number does not require country-specific
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5 Revision History
5.1 52907-00, Rev. C, March 2014
The following changes were made:
Revised the procedure for installing the remote mount board in the system.
Updated the artwork.
Removed the table that described the connectors.
5.2 52907-00, Rev. B, July 2012
The following changes were made:
Updated the table listing and defining the connectors.
Updated Figure 7.
5.3 52907-00, Rev. A, November 2011
Initial release of the document.