LSI MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID Serial ATA (SATA)
300-8XLP (PCI-X low profile) RAID controller. Please take a
few minutes to read this quick installation guide before you
install the controller. If you need more information about any
topic covered in this guide, refer to the other documents on
your MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
Note: The MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP RAID Controller
supports SATA I and SATA II.
You can use the intelligent Battery Backup Unit 01
(LSIiBBU01) with the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP. For more
information about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID Battery
Backup Unit User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD.
MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP INSTALLATION
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP RAID
Controller
Unpack the controller in a static-free environment.
Remove it from the antistatic bag and inspect it
for damage.
If the controller appears to be damaged, or if the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD is
missing, contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID
OEM support representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
•MegaRAID SATA 300 Storage Adapters
User’s Guide
•MegaRAID Configuration Software User’s
Guide
•MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s
Guide
•Software license agreement
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord(s) from the back of the power supply.
Remove the cover from the computer.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the MegaRAID SATA
300-8XLP. The jumpers are set at the factory,
and you usually do not need to change them.
Figure 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
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CAUTION
Before you install the controller, make sure that
the computer is disconnected from the power and
from any networks.
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CAUTION
J7
J4 J5
Port 4–7
J8
P1
U6
Port 0–3
J6
J9
J10
J2 J3
J1
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Ta b l e 1 describes the jumpers and the connectors
on the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP.
Figure 2 Installing the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP
RAID Controller
Step 4 Install the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP
Insert the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP in a PCI-X
slot on the mainboard, as shown in Figure 2.
Press down gently but firmly to seat the card
properly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to
the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
Note: Refer to your mainboard guide for information
about the PCI-X slot.
Step 5 Configure and Install the SATA Devices in the
Host Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the SATA devices
for any pre-installation configuration
requirements.
Table 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
Jumper/
Connector Description Type
J1 Battery Pack
connector
20-pin connector.
Provides interface to the remote
battery pack.
J2 LED SATA
Activity
connector
2-pin connector.
Provides LED interface to indicate
SATA activity on one or more SATA
drives.
J3 Firmware Initial-
ization Mode
Select
2-pin connector.
If the firmware flashed onto the board
is corrupted, you must install a jumper
on J3 (this holds the CPU core in
reset), so that you can flash the firm-
ware. Remove the jumper after you
flash the new firmware.
No jumper: This is the setting during
normal operation (Mode 3). This is
the default.
Jumper: This holds the CPU core in
reset (Mode 0).
1. The card does not function as a
RAID controller if this jumper is
mounted.
J4 I2C Interface 3-pin connector.
Communicates with storage
enclosure processor (SEP) devices.
J5 SATA 300-8XLP
Ports
Ports 4–7.
These ports connect the cables from
the adapter to the SATA physical
drives.
J6 Serial Port
RS232
Debugger
4-pin jumper.
Used for diagnostic purposes.
J7 BIOS Enable
header
2-pin header.
The BIOS function is enabled or dis-
abled in software depending on the
status of this jumper.
No jumper: BIOS is enabled. This is
the default.
Jumper: BIOS is disabled.
2. The card does not function as a
RAID controller if this jumper is
mounted.
J8 SATA 300-8XLP
Ports
Ports 0–3.
The ports connect the cables from the
adapter to the SATA physical drives.
J9 LED SATA
Activity Interface
connector
16-pin (8x2) jumper.
Provides LED interface individually to
eight SATA ports. The LED indicates
SATA activity on specific ports.
J10 LED Drive Fault
Interface
connector
16-pin (8x2) jumper.
Provides an LED interface individually
to eight SATA ports. The LED indi-
cates a drive fault on specific ports.
Table 1 MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP Card Layout
Jumper/
Connector Description Type
32-bit Slots
64-bit Slots
(3.3 V)
(3.3 V)
Edge of
Mother Board
Bracket Screw
Press Here
Press Here

SATA 300-8XLP PN: 01039
PN: 80-00100-01 Rev. D, October 2006
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Step 6 Connect the MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP to the
Serial ATA Devices
Connect the SATA cables between the
MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP and the Serial ATA
devices. Refer to Figure 1 to view jumper and
connector locations on the controller.
Step 7 Turn on the Power to the Computer
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord(s). Turn on the power to the
computer. Ensure that the SATA devices are
powered on before or at the same time as the
host computer. The firmware takes several
seconds to initialize. During this time the adapter
scans the Serial ATA ports.
Step 8 Run a Configuration Utility
Run a configuration utility to configure the
physical arrays and the logical drives. When the
message “Press <Ctrl><M>” appears on the
screen, press CTRL+M immediately to run the
BIOS Configuration Utility. You can press
CTRL+H to run the WebBIOS Configuration
Utility, which is a web-based utility.
Note: Refer to the MegaRAID Configuration Software
User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD for detailed steps on
configuring physical arrays and logical drives.
Step 9 Install the Operating System Driver
The MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP can operate
under various operating systems. To operate
under these operating systems, you must install
the software drivers.
The MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD
includes drivers for the supported operating
systems, along with documentation. You can view
the supported operating systems and download
the latest drivers for RAID adapters on the LSI
web site at:
http://www.lsilogic.com/cm/DownloadSearch.do.
Access the download center and follow the steps
to download the driver.
Refer to the MegaRAID Device Driver Installation
User’s Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD for details on installing the
driver. Be sure to use the latest service packs
provided by the operating system manufacturer
and to review the readme file that accompanies
the driver.
SUPPORTED RAID LEVELS
The MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP supports disk arrays using
the following RAID levels:
•RAID 0 (Data striping): Data is striped across all disks
in the array, enabling very fast data throughput. There is
no data redundancy. All data is lost if any disk fails.
•RAID 1 (Disk mirroring): Data is written simultaneously
to two disks, providing complete data redundancy if one
disk fails. The maximum array capacity is equal to the
available size of the smaller of the two hard drives.
•RAID 5 (Disk striping with distributed parity): Data is
striped across all disks in the array. Part of the capacity
of each disk stores parity information that reconstructs
data if a disk fails. Provides good data throughput for
applications with high read request rates.
•RAID 10 (RAID 1 and RAID 0 in spanned arrays): Uses
mirrored pairs of disks to provide complete data
redundancy. Provides high data throughput rates.
•RAID 50 (RAID 5 and RAID 0 in spanned arrays): Uses
both parity and disk striping across multiple disks to
provide complete data redundancy. Provides high data
throughput rates.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For assistance in installing, configuring, or running the
MegaRAID SATA 300-8XLP RAID Controller, contact LSI
Logic Technical Support:
E-mail:
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Phone Support:
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