OWC Jupiter Guide

OWC®Jupiter™mini-SAS
6G HBA PCIe Card
Assembly mAnuAl & user Guide

OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS tAble Of COntentS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 OWC JUPITER MINI-SAS OVERVIEW (p. 1)
1.1.1 Jupiter (p. 1)
1.1.2 Jupiter Family (p. 1)
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS (p. 2-3)
1.2.1 Features (p. 2)
1.2.2 Benefits (p. 2)
1.2.3 Technical Specifications (p. 2-3)
1.2.4 Mac® Requirements (p. 3)
1.2.5 PC Requirements (p. 3)
1.2.6 Compatibility (p. 3)
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS (p. 3)
2. SYSTEM SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION (p. 4)
2.2 SOFTWARE & DRIVER INSTALLATION (p. 4-6)
2.2.1 Mac OS X (p. 4)
2.2.2 Windows 8 (p. 5)
2.2.3 Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 (p. 5)
2.2.4 Windows XP/2003/2000 (p. 6)
2.2.5 Linux (p. 6)
3. MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 JUPITER CONTROL CENTER (p. 7)
4. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.1 FAQ (p. 8)
4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING (p. 9)
4.3 ABOUT DATA PROTECTION (p. 9)
5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 BEFORE CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT (p. 10)
5.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS OF OPERATION (p. 10)
6. WARRANTY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................................... 11
7. LEGAL......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (p. 15-18)
Firmware, images, and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and features may change
depending on the rmware version. Please visit the product webpage for the latest specications.

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INTRODUCTION
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1.1 OWC JUPITER OVERVIEW
1.1.1 Jupiter
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, IT manager, five-person design firm, or Hollywood studio, OWC Jupiter is the
perfect high-speed scalable storage solution that can grow and adapt to ever-increasing storage needs.
With Jupiter, users can now combine the highest levels of data sharing performance with the simplicity of direct
attached storage (DAS) and achieve speeds 6x faster than traditional SAN technologies. Jupiter is also easy on the
budget at a fraction of the cost of traditional SAN technologies.
1.1.2 Jupiter Family
Storage
When it comes to storage, Jupiter truly lives up to its namesake’s stature. Start with just an 8TB rack, and with its
scalability, Jupiter can be built with expander units and switches to accommodate up to 3600TB (3.6 Petabytes).
You can also utilize SSDs or hard drives to best fit your storage needs. Jupiter is available as a standalone storage
solution, and as a RAID storage subsystem that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and JBOD.
Connectivity
With Jupiter, get ready for speeds that are out of this world. Simply install the low profile, two-port Jupiter
mini-SAS PCIe Card into any computer, workstation or server that accepts PCIe cards to experience the extreme
performance benefits of OWC Jupiter mini-SAS enterprise-class storage. Use a single mini-SAS connection for up
to 24Gbp/s or use both connections for up to 48Gbp/s performance.
Switches
Need to expand? Connect multiple Jupiter storage systems with the powerful enterprise-class switch – available
with 8 or 16 ports. Jupiter switches feature an expansion mini-SAS port and can seamlessly integrate within an
existing Fibre infrastructure. Jupiter switches have six mini-SAS connections to connect multiple Jupiter storage
systems in a variety of ways and two host mini-SAS Connections allow you to connect to a single host system to
get peak performance.

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1.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.1 Features
• PCIe 2.0 x8 (4GB/s bandwidth) host interface
• Compatible with PCIe 1.0 x8 (2GB/s bandwidth) interface
• Two x4 external mini-SAS (SFF-8088) connectors
• 6Gb/s data transfer rate per SAS port/channel
• Support up to 1024 end devices
• RAID levels 0, 1, 10 and JBOD (SPAN and individual drive modes) supported
• Supports connections to SAS and SATA HDDs, SSDs, and tape drives
• Low power consumption
• MD2 low-prole form-factor design
• RoHS compliant
• 3 year warranty
1.2.2 Benefits
• Highest performance 8-port adapter oered
• Flexible SATA+SAS array architecture optimizes cost
• 8 external high-speed SAS ports for maximum mass-storage connectivity
• SATA+SAS interconnect proven through the LSI robust serial technology
• Environmentally friendly due to low-power consumption
• Compatible with 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s, SATA and SAS, hard disk drives, solid state drives, and tape drives
1.2.3 Technical Specifications
IO Controller: LSISAS2308, Fusion MPT 2.0
IO’s Per Second: Over 550,000 IOPs
Storage Connectivity & Rates: 8 ports, 6Gb/s SAS 2.1 compliant
SAS Bandwidth: Half duplex
600 MB/s per lane
Port Congurations: Two x4 wide ports (total of eight x1 ports)
Host Bus: x8 lane PCI Express 2.0
PCI Burst Transfer Rates: Half duplex
x8 PCIe 4000 MB/s
Physical Dimensions: Low profile (2.7" x 6.6")
Brackets: Full height
Connectors: Two extermal mini-SAS connectors (SFF8088)
Cable Support: Passive copper
PCI Card Type: 3.3 V add-in card
Operating Voltage: +12V +/-8%; 3.3V +/-8%
PCI Power: 9 W typical (airflow min 200 LFM)
Device Support: 1024 non-RAID devices
Environmental: Operating
0°C to 55°C
5 to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating
-45°C to 105°C
5 to 90% non-condensing
MTBF: >3,000,000 hours
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1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS
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1.2.4 Mac® Requirements
Hardware: Intel-based Mac with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot capable of supporting an x8 (8-lane) length PCIe
card or a Thunderbolt™ equipped computer with a Thunderbolt™ PCIe expansion unit. For optimal performance,
use a PCIe 2.0 slot running at x8 speeds or greater.
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6 or later
1.2.5 PC Requirements
Hardware: Any computer with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot capable of supporting an x8 (8-lane) length PCIe
card. For optimal performance, use a PCIe 2.0 slot running at x8 speeds or greater.
Operating Systems: Windows® 2000/XP/2003 and later; Linux (SuSE , Red Hat); Solaris; VMware; FreeBSD
1.2.6 Compatibility
• SAS/SATA drives (1.5Gb/s, 3.0Gb/s, or 6.0Gb/s)
• Drives of identical capacity / model are recommended for RAID congurations
Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries
Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Regulatory Certications: EMC: Class B-US (CFR 47, P15B); Canada (ICES-003); Japan (V-3/02.04); Europe
(EN55022/EN55024); Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS 3548); Safety: EN60950,
RoHS 6 of 6; WEEE
Warranty:
Jupiter 6G-HPCI-2E Card

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SYSTEM SETUP
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Before Installing the OWC Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA PCIe Controller Card...
• Make sure computer is turned off and unplugged from its power source
• Take appropriate electrostatic discharge precautions:
Step 1 Open the computer system’s chassis and locate an unused PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot (x8, or x16 slot
required). For optimal performance, use a PCIe 2.0 slot running at x8 speeds or greater.
Step 2 Remove the PCIe slot cover.
Step 3 Gently insert the Jupiter card into the PCIe slot and secure the bracket to the computer chassis
according to your chassis specifications.
Step 4 After installing the Jupiter card, start your computer.
Step 5 After your computer has started, insert the Driver & Software Installation Disc to install the
necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system.
Your computer is a static-sensitive device. It is susceptible to invisible damage if not
protected during installation.
We recommend proper grounding by using a grounding strap. Make sure to work in
a clean and static-free area, and avoid wearing clothing that retains static charges.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.macsales.com/static
2.2 SOFTWARE & DRIVER INSTALLATION
2.2.1 Mac OS X Software & Driver Installation
The latest OWC Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card drivers and software can be downloaded from
http://www.macsales.com/jupiter/downloads.
Once you have installed the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card and booted your Mac, follow these instructions to
install the drivers and the Jupiter Management software:
1. Double-click on the downloaded “XXXXXX.dmg”file to mount the disc image containing the Mac OS X software and
drivers.
2. Double-click on the installer package labled “Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Install” to start the installation process.
3. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation process. After the install has completed, restart your
computer to complete the installation.
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2.2.2 Windows 8 Driver Installation
The drivers for the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card can be installed via the built-in hardware Wizard using the
instructions below. The latest Windows drivers can also be downloaded directly from LSI support. The drivers can be found
under the 9205-8e product section. For your convenience, you can use these links to get directly to the downloads section.
LSI General Support Documents & Downloads
LSI 9205-8e Documents & Downloads
After starting your computer with the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card installed, Windows will display the “New
Hardware Found”notification in the taskbar, which will state that the “Device driver software was not successfully installed”.
To install the drivers:
1. Click on the Windows Start menu then right click on “Computer”and select “Properties”, which will launch the System
screen.
2. Click on “Device Manager” on the left side of the window to launch Device Manager.
3. In the “Other Devices”category, the card will appear as “LSI Adapter, SAS2 2308 Mustang -StorPort” will appear with a
yellow warning symbol.
4. Right click on the “LSI... XXXXXXXXX”Controller Card and select “Update Driver Software...” to start the driver
installation.
5. Click on “Search automatically for updated driver software” or if you have downloaded the latest drivers, you can select
“Browse my computer for driver sopftware”
6. If you selected to search automatically for the driver software, follow the prompts to finish installing the drivers. If you
selected to browse your computer for the drivers, browse to the downloaded folder and follow the prompts to install
the drivers.
7. Reboot your computer when prompted to complete the installation of the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card.
2.2.3 Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008 Driver Installation
The drivers for the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card can be installed via the built-in hardware Wizard using the
instructions below. The latest Windows drivers can also be downloaded directly from LSI support. The drivers can be found
under the 9205-8e product section. For your convenience, you can use these links to get directly to the downloads section.
LSI General Support Documents & Downloads
LSI 9205-8e Documents & Downloads
After starting your computer with the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card installed, Windows will display the “New
Hardware Found”notification in the taskbar, which will state that the “Device driver software was not successfully installed”.
To install the drivers:
1. Click on the Windows Start menu then right click on “Computer”and select “Properties”, which will launch the System
screen.
2. Click on “Device Manager” on the left side of the window to launch Device Manager.
3. In the “Other Devices”category, the card will appear as “LSI Adapter, SAS2 2308 Mustang -StorPort” will appear with a
yellow warning symbol.
4. Right click on the “LSI... XXXXXXXXX”Controller Card and select “Update Driver Software...” to start the driver
installation.
5. Click on “Search automatically for updated driver software” or if you have downloaded the latest drivers, you can select
“Browse my computer for driver sopftware”
6. If you selected to search automatically for the driver software, follow the prompts to finish installing the drivers. If you
selected to browse your computer for the drivers, browse to the downloaded folder and follow the prompts to install
the drivers.
7. Reboot your computer when prompted to complete the installation of the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card.
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2.2.4 Windows XP/2003/2000 Driver Installation
The drivers for the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card can be installed via the built-in hardware Wizard using the
instructions below. The latest Windows drivers can also be downloaded directly from LSI support. The drivers can be found
under the 9205-8e product section. For your convenience, you can use these links to get directly to the downloads section.
LSI General Support Documents & Downloads
LSI 9205-8e Documents & Downloads
After starting your computer with the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card installed, Windows will display the “New
Hardware Found”notification in the taskbar, which will state that the “Device driver software was not successfully installed”.
To install the drivers:
1. Click on the Windows Start menu, right click on “Control Panel”, then double-click “System”which will launch the
System screen.
2. Click on “Hardware” tab then click the “Device Manager” button.
3. Under the “Other Devices”category, the “LSI... XXXXXXXXX” Controller Card will appear with a yellow warning symbol.
4. Right click on the “LSI... XXXXXXXXX” Controller Card and select “Update Driver Software...” to start the driver installation.
5. Click on “Browse my computer for driver software”.
6. Browse to the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card Install Disc.
7. From within the install disc, browse to “...\Windows\Drivers\Windows XP_2003”and click“OK”.
8. Click “Next” and when asked “Would you like to install this driver software?”, select “Install”.
9. Reboot your computer when prompted to complete the installation of the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card.
2.2.5 Linux Distributions
The latest Linux drivers can be downloaded directly from LSI support. The drivers can be found under the 9205-8e product
section. For your convenience, you can use these links to get directly to the downloads section.
LSI General Support Documents & Downloads
LSI 9205-8e Documents & Downloads
LSI® is a trademark or registered trademark of LSI Corporation
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OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS MAnAgeMent
MANAGEMENT
3.1 JUPITER CONTROL CENTER
The Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card and the rest of the Jupiter family can be monitored and serviced
using the Jupiter Control Center companion application.
Please download the latest version of Jupiter Control Center from http://www.macsales.com/jupiter.
For information on using Jupiter Control Center, refer to the manual included the the Jupiter Control Center
software application or by downloading the latest revision from http://www.macsales.com/jupiter.
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OWC Jupiter Mini-SAS Appendix
APPENDIX
4.1 FAQ
Q: Does the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card support booting?
A: Booting from the Jupiter mini-SAS 6G HBA Controller Card is not currently supported for Mac. This capability may be
added at a later date, please check for driver, firmware, and software updates at www.macsales.com/jupiter/downloads.
On PC’s booting is supported.
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