Microchip Technology Adaptec HBA 1200 User manual

Adaptec® HBA 1200 Installation and User's Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Regulatory Compliance Statements........................................................................................................4
2. About This Guide.................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. What You Need to Know Before You Begin................................................................................. 7
2.2. Terminology Used in this Guide....................................................................................................7
2.3. How to Find More Information...................................................................................................... 7
3. Kit Contents and System Requirements................................................................................................. 8
3.1. Kit Contents..................................................................................................................................8
3.2. System Requirements.................................................................................................................. 8
4. About Your HBA 1200 Series Host Bust Adapter....................................................................................9
4.1. Standard Features........................................................................................................................9
4.2. Mechanical Information................................................................................................................ 9
4.3. Visual Indicators......................................................................................................................... 10
4.4. About the HBA Ultra 1200-32i Adapter...................................................................................... 10
4.5. About the HBA Ultra 1200-16i and HBA 1200-16i Adapters...................................................... 13
4.6. HBA 1200-8i............................................................................................................................... 15
4.7. About the HBA Ultra 1200-16e Adapter..................................................................................... 17
5. Installing the Controller and Disk Drives............................................................................................... 19
5.1. Before You Begin........................................................................................................................19
5.2. Selecting Disk Drives and Cables.............................................................................................. 19
5.3. Installing the Host Bus Adapter.................................................................................................. 19
6. Installing the Driver and an Operating System......................................................................................22
6.1. Download the Driver Package....................................................................................................22
6.2. Installing with Windows.............................................................................................................. 22
6.3. Installing with Red Hat Linux ..................................................................................................... 22
6.4. Installing with SuSE Linux Enterprise Server............................................................................. 23
6.5. Installing with Oracle Linux.........................................................................................................23
6.6. Installing with Ubuntu Linux........................................................................................................24
6.7. Installing with Debian Linux........................................................................................................24
6.8. Installing with FreeBSD.............................................................................................................. 24
6.9. Installing with Solaris..................................................................................................................26
6.10. Installing with Citrix XenServer...................................................................................................28
6.11. Installing with VMware................................................................................................................28
7. Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System.......................................................................... 30
7.1. Download the Driver Package....................................................................................................30
7.2. Installing on Windows.................................................................................................................30
7.3. Installing on Red Hat.................................................................................................................. 30
7.4. Installing on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server............................................................................... 31
7.5. Installing on Oracle Linux........................................................................................................... 31
7.6. Installing on Ubuntu Linux.......................................................................................................... 31
7.7. Installing on Debian Linux.......................................................................................................... 31
7.8. Installing on FreeBSD................................................................................................................ 32
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7.9. Installing on Solaris.................................................................................................................... 32
7.10. Installing on Citrix XenServer..................................................................................................... 33
7.11. Installing on VMware.................................................................................................................. 34
8. Solving Problems ................................................................................................................................. 35
8.1. Troubleshooting Checklist.......................................................................................................... 35
8.2. Resetting the Adapter ................................................................................................................35
9. Using the Microchip SAS/SATA HII Configuration Utility.......................................................................36
9.1. Running the Microchip SAS/SATA Configuration Utility: UEFI/HII..............................................36
9.2. Modifying HBA 1200 Controller Settings.................................................................................... 36
9.3. Out of Band Messaging Settings................................................................................................36
9.4. Device Information..................................................................................................................... 37
9.5. Identifying a Disk Drive...............................................................................................................37
9.6. Updating Drive Firmware............................................................................................................37
9.7. Clearing Configuration Meta-data.............................................................................................. 38
9.8. Setting the Bootable Device(s) for Legacy Boot Mode...............................................................38
9.9. Updating the HBA 1200 Firmware..............................................................................................38
9.10. Creating a Support Archive........................................................................................................ 39
10. Installing the SmartPQI Drivers from Source ....................................................................................... 40
10.1. Installation Instructions for Supported Linux OSes.................................................................... 40
10.2. Using the Installation DVD as the Repository............................................................................ 41
11. Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 43
11.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)....................................................................................................43
12. Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................ 44
12.1. Environmental Specifications..................................................................................................... 44
13. Revision History.................................................................................................................................... 45
The Microchip Website.................................................................................................................................46
Product Change Notification Service............................................................................................................46
Customer Support........................................................................................................................................ 46
Microchip Devices Code Protection Feature................................................................................................ 46
Legal Notice................................................................................................................................................. 47
Trademarks.................................................................................................................................................. 47
Quality Management System....................................................................................................................... 48
Worldwide Sales and Service.......................................................................................................................49
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1. Regulatory Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Attention: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. However, if this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
• Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of this unit to the
specified limits of the rules.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
UL Compliance Statement—Pending
From Microchip Adaptec products are tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to UL
60950-1 /IEC 62368-1 Second Edition and IEC-60950-1/IEC 62368-1 Second Edition standards, file
numbers E516387. Microchip Adaptec products are for use only with UL listed ITE.
Microchip Corporation Use only with the listed ITE:
Adaptec HBA 1200-8i
Adaptec HBA 1200-16i
Adaptec HBA 1200-16e
Adaptec HBA Ultra 1200-16i
Adaptec HBA Ultra 1200-32i
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European Union Compliance Statement—Pending
This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with EMC Directive
2014/30/EU, in accordance with:
• EN55032 (2014) Emissions:
– Class B ITE radiated and conducted emissions
• EN 55035:2017 Immunity:
– EN61000-4-2 (2009) Electrostatic discharge: ±4 kV contact, ±8 kV air
– EN61000-4-3 (2010) Radiated immunity: 3V/m
– EN61000-4-4 (2012) Electrical fast transients/burst: ±1 kV AC, ±0.5 kV I/O
– EN61000-4-5 (2014) Surges: ±1 kV differential mode, ±2 kV common mode
– EN61000-4-6 (2014) Conducted immunity: 3 Vrms
– EN61000-4-11 (2004) Supply dips and variations: 30% and 100%
• EN 63000:2018 Technical Documentation:
– For the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of
hazardous substances
• EC 62368-1:2014 (EU)
• IEC 60950-1:2005 (US)
In addition, all equipment requiring U.L. listing has been found to comply with EMC Directive 2014/35/EU,
in accordance with EN 62368 with amendments A1, A2, A3, A4, A11, A12.
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2012 – SI 2012 No. 3032.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 – SI 2008 No. 1597.
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 – SI 2016 No. 1101.
Australian/New Zealand Compliance Statement—Pending
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the
Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency.
Canadian Compliance Statement—Pending
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative)—Pending
This equipment complies to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control
Council for Interface). This equipment is designed for home use but it may causes radio frequency
interference problem if used too near to a television or radio. Please handle it correctly per this
documentation.
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Korean Compliance (KCC) Statement—Pending
Microchip Adaptec® products are tested and certified by KCC:
Korean Compliance (KCC) Statement:
R-R-M5P-3258P-32i
The above certification covers the following series:
Adaptec HBA Ultra 1200-32i
Korean Compliance (KCC) Statement:
R-R-M5P-3258-16i
The above certification covers the following series:
Adaptec HBA 1200-16i
Adaptec HBA 1200-8i
This equipment is home use (Class B) electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and to be used mainly at
home and it can be used in all areas.
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2. About This Guide
This Installation and User's Guide explains how to install and setup your HBA 1200 Series Host Bus Adapter,
including driver installation, BIOS operations, troubleshooting tips, and instructions for flashing the adapter firmware.
These HBA 1200 Series adapter models are described in this guide:
• Adaptec HBA 1200-8i
• Adaptec HBA 1200-16i
• Adaptec HBA 1200-16e
• Adaptec HBA Ultra 1200-16i
• Adaptec HBA Ultra 1200-32i
2.1 What You Need to Know Before You Begin
This guide is written for data storage and IT professionals who are responsible for installing, configuring, and
maintaining HBA 1200 Series Host Bus Adapters in computers or servers in a "cloud" or data center environment.
You should be familiar with computer hardware, operating system administration, data storage devices, and SAS and
Serial ATA (SATA) technology.
2.2 Terminology Used in this Guide
Many of the terms and concepts referred to in this guide are known to computer users by multiple names. This guide
uses these terms:
• Host Bus Adapter or HBA (also known as controller, adapter, or I/O card)
• Disk drive (also known as hard disk, hard drive, or hard disk drive)
• Solid State Drive (also known as SSD or non-rotating storage media)
• Enclosure (also known as a storage enclosure, disk drive enclosure, or JBOD)
2.3 How to Find More Information
You can find more information about your HBA 1200 Series Host Bus Adapter by referring to these documents,
available for download at start.adaptec.com.
•ARCCONF Command Line Utility User's Guide for Adaptec Smart Storage Controllers—Describes how to use
the ARCCONF utility to perform configuration and storage management tasks from an interactive command line.
(ESC-2161615)
•HBA 1200 Series Host Bus Adapters Installation and User's Guide (this manual)—Describes how to install
HBA 1200 Series adapters in a computer or server, install drivers, and configure the adapter for initial use.
(DS-00004086A)
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3. Kit Contents and System Requirements
This section lists the contents of your HBA 1200 Series kit and the system requirements for successfully installing
and using your adapter.
3.1 Kit Contents
HBA 1200 Series kits:
• HBA 1200 Series adapter
• Full-height ("FH") and Low-profile ("LP") brackets, with mounting screws
Note: The latest firmware, drivers, utilities software, and documentation can be downloaded at start.adaptec.com.
3.2 System Requirements
• PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent, processor
• 4 GB of RAM minimum
• Available compatible PCIe slot (depending on your adapter model—see the descriptions in 4. About Your HBA
1200 Series Host Bust Adapter)
• One of the supported operating systems listed in the HBA 1200 Software/Firmware Release Notes
(DS-00004088A). See the Release Notes for a complete list of supported OS versions.
• USB flash drive or CD burner, for creating driver disks and bootable media
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4. About Your HBA 1200 Series Host Bust Adapter
This section provides an overview of the features of the HBA 1200 Series adapters.
4.1 Standard Features
• Low-profile, MD2 form factor on all boards with up to 16-ports; full-height, half-length form factor for 32-port
variants
• Fully tri-mode capable: 16 Gbps NVMe Gen 4, 24 Gbps SAS4, and 6 Gbps SATA
• 8-lane (x8) or 16-lane (x16 ultra) PCIe Gen 4 host interface
• Internal SlimSAS (SFF-8654) and external mini-SAS HD connectors (using SFF-9402 pinout to support U.2 and
U.3)
• Dynamic adapter power management
• arcconf/maxView support
• Support for 64 NVMe devices and up to 256 SAS/SATA devices
• Broad inbox OS coverage
• Comprehensive out of box driver support
• Multi initiator support for SAS only
• SGPIO, SES, UBM, and VPP enclosure management support
• Support for x86 platform
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management software
Note: See the Product Brief for a complete list of supported features.
4.2 Mechanical Information
4.2.1 Board Dimensions
This table shows the board dimensions of the HBA 1200 Series adapters, in inches.
Table 4-1. Full-Height (FH) Board Dimensions (32 port)
Dimension Measure
Height 4.376
Length 6.60
PCB thickness 0.062
Max. component height, top side Not to exceed 0.57 in.
Max. component height, bottom side Not to exceed 0.105 in.
Table 4-2. Low-Profile (LP) Board Dimensions (16 port, 8 port)
Dimension Measure
Height 2.731
Length 6.60
PCB thickness 0.062
Max. component height, top side Not to exceed 0.57 in.
Max. component height, bottom side Not to exceed 0.105 in.
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4.2.2 Heat Sink
HBA 1200 Series adapters include a passive heat sink. For airflow requirements, see Environmental Specifications.
4.3 Visual Indicators
LEDs on HBA 1200 Series adapters provide a visual indication of the board hardware status. The LED locations vary,
and may be on the front of the board or back of the board. The LED states are described in the following tables.
For LED locations, see the board images in 4.4 About the HBA Ultra 1200-32i Adapter, 4.5 About the HBA Ultra
1200-16i and HBA 1200-16i Adapters, and 4.6 HBA 1200-8i.
Table 4-3. HBA 1200 Series Status LEDs
LED Color Meaning
HEARTBEAT Green Heartbeat (blinks once per/second
when firmware operating normally)
FAULT Yellow Hardware Lockup/Fault: OFF =
NORMAL OPERATION, ON =
FAULT
CRYPTO Green Cryptographic State: Off = NON-
ENCRYPTING, On = ENCRYPTING
PAL_DEBUG Yellow (8i adapters)
Red (16i adapters)
Debug LED control signal
4.4 About the HBA Ultra 1200-32i Adapter
The HBA Ultra 1200-32i Adapter is a tri-mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) Host Bus Adapter with these features:
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Figure 4-1. HBA Ultra 1200-32i Adapter
J3
UART
J4
SlimSAS Connector CN2
J6
SlimSAS Connector CN3
J9
Side Band Recovery
J22
SlimSAS Connector CN0
J23
SlimSAS Connector CN1
J6
J4
J23
J3 J9 J22
PCIe x16 Connector
Moun�ng
Bracket
Status LEDs
Form Factor Full height; half length
Bus compatibility PCIe 4.0
PCIe bus width x16
Data transfer rate (SAS) 24 Gb/s per port
PHYs (Unified Serial Ports) 32
Standard memory 32 MB SPI Flash, 128 kb SAS FRU EEPROM
Connectors, internal 4x SlimSAS x8
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Maximum number of disk drives 32 (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
Enclosure Support UBM, VPP, SGPIO
Controller-Based Encryption No
Thermal sensors Processor temperature, Ambient temperature
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4.5 About the HBA Ultra 1200-16i and HBA 1200-16i Adapters
The HBA Ultra 1200-16i and HBA 1200-16i Adapters are tri-mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) Host Bus Adapters with these
features:
Figure 4-2. HBA Ultra 1200-16i and HBA 1200-16i Adapters
Form Factor Half height; half length
Bus compatibility PCIe 4.0
PCIe bus width HBA Ultra 1200-16i: x16
HBA 1200-16i: x8
Data transfer rate (SAS) 24 Gb/s per port
PHYs (Unified Serial Ports) 16
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Standard memory 32 MB SPI Flash, 128 kb SAS FRU EEPROM
Connectors, internal 2x SlimSAS x8
Maximum number of disk drives 16 (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
Enclosure Support UBM, VPP, SGPIO
Controller-Based Encryption HBA Ultra 1200-16i: No
HBA 1200-16i: No
Thermal sensors Processor temperature, Ambient temperature
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4.6 HBA 1200-8i
The HBA 1200-8i Adapter is a tri-mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) Host Bus Adapter with these features:
Figure 4-3. HBA 1200-8i Adapter
A XXXXXXXXXXX
J8 Alarm Connector
J3 UART
J9 Side Band Recovery
J2 SlimSAS Connector CN0
J3 J8J9 J2
PCIe x8Connector
Moun�ng
Bracket
Status LEDs
(Back of
Board)
Form Factor Half height; half length
Bus compatibility PCIe 4.0
PCIe bus width x8
Data transfer rate (SAS) 24 Gb/s per port
PHYs (Unified Serial Ports) 8
Standard memory 32 MB SPI Flash, 128 kb SAS FRU EEPROM
Connectors, internal 1x SlimSAS x8
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Maximum number of disk drives 8 (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
Enclosure Support UBM, VPP, SGPIO
Controller-Based Encryption No
Thermal sensors Processor temperature, Ambient temperature
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4.7 About the HBA Ultra 1200-16e Adapter
The HBA Ultra 1200-16e Adapter is a tri-mode (SAS/SATA/NVMe) Host Bus Adapter with these features:
Figure 4-4. HBA Ultra 1200-16e Adapter
J9 Side Band Recovery
J3 UART
J18 4 External Mini-SAS HD Connectors (CN0–CN3)
Status LEDs
J9
J18
PCIe x16 Connector
Moun�ng
Bracket
J3
Form Factor Half height; half length
Bus compatibility PCIe 4.0
PCIe bus width x16
Data transfer rate (SAS) 24 Gb/s per port
PHYs (Unified Serial Ports) 16
Standard memory 32 MB SPI Flash, 128 kb SAS FRU EEPROM
Connectors, external 4x Mini-SAS HD
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Maximum number of disk drives 16 (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
Enclosure Support UBM, VPP, SGPIO
Controller-Based Encryption No
Thermal sensors Processor temperature, Ambient temperature
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5. Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
This section explains how to install your HBA 1200 Series adapter in a computer cabinet or server and connect it to
internal and external disk drives.
5.1 Before You Begin
• Read Safety Information.
• Familiarize yourself with your host bus adapter's physical features (see 4.1 Standard Features.
• Ensure that you have the right number of disk drives for your application (see 5.2 Selecting Disk Drives and
Cables).
5.2 Selecting Disk Drives and Cables
5.2.1 Disk Drives
Your HBA 1200 Series adapter supports SAS and SATA disk drives, and Solid State Drives (SSDs)., For more
information about compatible disk drives, refer to www.adaptec.com/compatibility.
5.2.2 Cables
Depending on your application requirements, you can use any of the cables listed below (for typical applications;
list not exhaustive). For more information about cabling options for your HBA 1200 Series adapter, visit
www.adaptec.com/cables
Note: We recommend using Microchip Adaptec cables only.
SlimSAS Cables
SlimSAS x8 : SlimSAS x8
SFF-8654 to SFF-8654
External Mini SAS HD to External Mini SAS HD
(SFF-8644 to SFF- 8644)
5.3 Installing the Host Bus Adapter
This section describes how to install your HBA 1200 Series adapter in a computer cabinet or server and connect
internal and external storage devices.
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord and any network cables. Open the cabinet, following
the manufacturer's instructions.
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2. Select an available PCIe expansion slot that's compatible with your adapter model and remove the slot cover,
as shown in the figure below. (To check PCIe bus compatibility of your adapter, see 4. About Your HBA 1200
Series Host Bust Adapter.)
CAUTION
Touch a grounded metal object before handling the adapter.
3. Insert the adapter into the expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it clicks into place. When
installed properly, the adapter should appear level with the expansion slot.
CAUTION
Be sure to handle the adapter by its bracket or edges only. Apply pressure only on the edges when
inserting the card into expansion slot.
4. Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for instance, a screw or lever) supplied
with your computer.
5. Connect cables between the adapter and internal or external disk drives or enclosures, as required:
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