LSI LSISAS3800X User manual

80-00122-01
Thank you for purchasing the LSISAS3800X Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) to PCI-X host adapter. Please take a few minutes to read this
Quick Installation Guide before you install the LSISAS3800X.
If you need more information about any topic covered in this guide,
please refer to the other documents on the accompanying LSI Serial
Attached SCSI Device Drivers and Utilities CD.
CONTENTS OF LSI SERIAL ATTACHED SCSI
DEVICE DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD
The LSI host adapter CD contains utility programs, device drivers for
various operating systems, and the following LSI documentation:
•Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) to PCI-X Host Adapters User’s Guide
•Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide
•Host adapter technical product briefs
QUICK HOST ADAPTER INSTALLATION
To install the LSISAS3800X 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 or your reseller
support representative.
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.
Step 3 Insert the LSISAS3800X 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 LSISAS3800X 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 host adapter shape, size, and locations of
components may vary from this illustration.
Make a backup of your data before changing your
system configuration.
!
CAUTION
Be certain to disconnect the computer from the power
supply and from any networks before installing the
controller card.
!
CAUTION
32-Bit Slots
64-Bit Slots
(3.3 V Only)
(3.3 V Only)
Edge of
Host Board
Bracket
Press Here
Press Here
4-Lane
External
PCB
Receptacles
and Cables
with
Jackscrews
Screw
SFF-8470
Two
LSISAS3800X Host Adapter
Quick Installation Guide

DB11-000075-00, Version 1.0, March 2006
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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 LSISAS3800X has two external SAS signal
connectors, each connecting to four 3 Gbit/s SAS ports.
The host adapter needs to be connected to external SAS
storage devices using the appropriate cable. Two SAS
external cables with the standard SAS external plug
connector (SFF-8470) are required to connect to
external devices.
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 on power to the system.
The LSISAS3800X 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 Microsoft
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 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 Serial Attached SCSI 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
directory of a clean floppy diskette.
Step 2 Boot the computer from the 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 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 Serial Attached SCSI
Device Drivers and Utilities CD. LSI provides open source drivers that
may be implemented in the following ways:
•Adding precompiled binaries to an existing installation using driver
update disks or RPMs for selected distributions.
•Adding or updating the Fusion-MPT source in the Linux kernel for
any distribution.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For assistance installing, configuring, or running the LSISAS3800X,
contact LSI Technical Support:
Phone Support
1-800-633-4545 (North America)
[phone] (Europe)
Web Site
http://www.lsilogic.com/support/