Supermicro AOC-S3808L-L8iR User manual

AOC-S3808L-L8iR
User's Guide
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Preface
About this User's Guide
This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable
end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC-S3808L-L8iR
expansion card.
About this Expansion Card
The Supermicro SAS AOC-S3808L-L8iR internal RAID controller card features eight
internal SAS3 ports with one internal SlimSAS connector. It utilizes a SAS 3808 SAS3
controller chip and features a 1.6 GHz processor. This add-on card supports eight
SAS/SATA devices or two NVMe devices. This RAID adapter delivers intelligent RAID
0, 1, and 10. The AOC-S3808L-L8iR is streamlined to meet the growing demand for
increased data throughput and scalability requirements across enterprise-class server
platforms. It is a low-power and cost-effective near-line storage solution that delivers
maximum performance and reliability.
An Important Note to the User
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB
revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may
not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's guide.
Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before
any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor
for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the AOC-
S3808L-L8iR card to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently
displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed
prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders
that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, you can also request
an RMA authorization online http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred
in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse, or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

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Conventions Used in the User's Guide
Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and for
safety instructions to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:
Warning: Important information is given to ensure proper system installation or
to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself.
Note: Additional information is given for proper system setup.

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Sales Inquiries)
Government_Sales[email protected] (Gov. Sales Inquiries)
suppor[email protected] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (RMA Support)
[email protected] (Webmaster)
Website:
www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]

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Europe
Email:
[e-mail] (Sales Inquiries)
Support_Europe@supermicro (Technical Support)
RMA_Europe@supermicro (RMA Support)
Website:
www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacific
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail] (Sales Inquiries)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (RMA Support)
Website:
www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................4
About this User's Guide.............................................................................................4
About this Expansion Card........................................................................................4
An Important Note to the User...................................................................................4
Returning Merchandise for Service ...........................................................................4
Conventions Used in the User's Guide......................................................................5
Contacting Supermicro ..............................................................................................6
Table of Contents..............................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Overview.........................................................................................................9
1-1 Overview .............................................................................................................9
1-2 Technical Specifications ......................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Components .................................................................................10
2-1 Controller Card Layout and Components ..........................................................10
2-2 Major Components............................................................................................11
2-3 Front Connectors...............................................................................................12
2-4 Front Jumper and Header Positions ....................................................................13
2-5 LEDs .................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Installation.....................................................................................................15
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices....................................................................................15
3-2 Before Installation..............................................................................................16
3-3 Installing the Controller Card .............................................................................16
3-5 Installing the Drivers in Windows.......................................................................17
3-6 Uninstalling the Drivers .....................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Configuring the BROADCOM® 3808 iMR Settings ........................................18
4-1 RAID Minimum Drive Requirements..................................................................18
4-2 Using the BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility ................................19
Chapter 5 Hybrid Drive Type Change ............................................................................31
5-1 Changing Drive Type under UEFI......................................................................31

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Chapter 1
Overview
1-1 Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your expansion card from an acknowledged leader in
the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to
provide you with the highest standards of quality and performance. For product
support and updates, please visit our website at https://www.supermicro.com/.
1-2 Technical Specifications
General
⚫One SlimSAS x8 white (85-Ohm) connector interface
⚫Supports up to eight SAS/SATA physical devices or two NVMe physical
devices
⚫Processor at 1.6 GHz
⚫Supports Tri-mode 3.0, 6.0, and 12.0 Gb/s SAS data transfer rates and 3.0
and 6.0 Gb SATA, and Gen 4/3 PCIe (NVMe)
⚫Supports MCTP over PCIe/I2C
⚫Supports BMC-enabled management
⚫Supports MegaRAID® SafeStore Software (Included)
⚫UEFI Configuration utility
⚫Supports Hardware Secure Boot
⚫Thermal operating range: System dependent (55°C or higher with enough
airflow)
OS Support
Windows, Linux, and VMWare
Power Consumption
10.8 watts (max) for AOC-S3808L-L8iR
Physical Dimensions
Card PCB dimensions: 5.11" x 2.71" (L x H)

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Chapter 2
Hardware Components
2-1 Controller Card Layout and Components
Figure 2-1. AOC-S3808L-L8iR
The AOC-S3808L-L8iR is a low-profile SAS controller card with eight internal SAS3
ports and one SlimSAS x8 connector. The following pages describe the components
and settings for the AOC-S3808L-L8iR.

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2-2 Major Components
The following are the major components that make up the AOC-S3808L-L8iR
controller card:
Figure 2-2. AOC-S3808L-L8iR Front Layout
AOC-S3808L-L8iR Major Components
Component
Description
1
SAS Connectors SAS 0-7
2
UART Jumper, for engineering debug
3
Serial Boot Loader Jumper, for engineering test

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2-3 Front Connectors
SAS Connectors
There is one SlimSAS x8 connector on the AOC-S3808L-L8iR controller card with eight
ports to support data transfers. For SAS devices, the ports support data transfer rates of
12, 6, and 3 Gb/s per lane. For SATA devices, the ports support data transfer rates of 6 and
3 Gb/s. This card also provides two ports that support data transfer rates of 16.0, 8.0, 5.0,
and 2.5 GT/s for NVMe devices.
Figure 2-3. Front SAS3 Connectors and LED
AOC-S3816L-L16iR/AOC-S3808L-L8iR Front Connectors and LED
Component
Description
1
SAS Connectors SAS 0-7

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2-4 Front Jumper and Header Positions
Figure 2-4. Headers Positions
AOC-S3808L-L8iR Front Jumper and Headers
Header
Description
Purpose
1
Debug Header, designated UART0, J3
For Engineering Debug
2
Boot Loader Header, designated SBL_DIS, JP2
For Engineering Debug

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2-5 LEDs
System Error LED
A solid red LED indicates a system error has occurred.
Overtemp LED
A solid yellow LED indicates the controller card has overheated.
Drive Fault LED
A blinking orange LED indicates a drive error has occurred.
Heartbeat LED
A blinking green LED indicates the firmware is running on the controller chip.
Figure 2-5. LEDs
AOC-S3816L-L16iR/AOC-S3808L-L8iR LEDs
Component
Color
Description
LED1
Red
System Error LED
LED2
Yellow
Overtemp LED
LED3
Orange
Drive Fault LED
LED4
Green
Heartbeat LED

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Chapter 3
Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging
your controller card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•Touch a grounded metal object before removing the controller card from the
antistatic bag.
•Handle the controller card by its edges only; do not touch its components or
peripheral chips.
•Put the controller card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.
•For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners, and the
controller card.
Unpacking
The controller card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking your component, make sure you are static protected.
Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installation, be
sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding,
removing, or changing any hardware components.

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3-2 Before Installation
To install the controller card properly, follow the steps below.
Prior to Installation
1. Power down the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap) and
follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
3-3 Installing the Controller Card
Depending upon which system configuration is used, a riser card may or may not be
required to install the AOC-S3808L-L8iR.
Installing the Controller Card
1. Power down the system, remove the power cords from the rear of the power supply,
and remove the system cover.
2. Verify that your controller card is equipped with the correct length of PCIe slot
mounting bracket for your system. The AOC-S3808L-L8iR controller card includes
a low-profile PCIe mounting bracket. However, if your system features full-height
PCIe slots, replace the low-profile bracket with a full-height bracket.
3. Insert the controller card into a PCIe x8 slot.
4. Connect the SAS interface cables from the controller card to either the direct-
attached storage target devices or the cable sockets on the backplanes.
5. The cable latch will click into the locked position when connected properly.
6. Replace the system cover, plug in the power cord, and power up the system.

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Figure 3-1. Connecting the Cables
3-5 Installing the Drivers in Windows
Refer to the instructions that came with your controller card and follow the
manufacturer's recommended steps for installing the NVMe driver. Download the
latest drivers from the Supermicro project board at
https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver/SAS/Broadcom/3808-3816/Driver/.
3-6 Uninstalling the Drivers
To Uninstall the Drivers in Windows:
Follow the system driver uninstall procedure in the operating system.

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Chapter 4
Configuring the BROADCOM® 3808 iMR Settings
This chapter provides instructions on how to configure RAID using the BROADCOM <SAS
3808> Configuration Utility. If you do not wish to configure RAID settings, skip this section
and go directly to OS installation.
4-1 RAID Minimum Drive Requirements
The AOC-S3808L-L8iR supports up to eight SAS/SATA physical devices or two
NMVe physical devices with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
RAID
Minimum Hard Drives
RAID 0
2
RAID 1
2
RAID 10
4

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4-2 Using the BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility
Follow the steps below to use the BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility.
1. Reset the system.
2. Press <DEL> to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. AOC-S3808L-L8iR only supports
UEFI mode and a very limited legacy mode. If the BROADCOM <SAS 3808>
Configuration Utility option is not visible, select PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration and
then a CPU slot.

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CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E X16 OPROM Selected
3. When the below screen appears, select EFI mode, then press <F4> to save and
exit.