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NVMe U.2 RAID Subsystem
User Guide
Released: July, 2020
Revision: 2.0
NVMe U.2 RAID Subsystem

Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
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1.1 Hardware Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Drives and LEDs Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Firmware, Drivers and Tools Downloading
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2.1 Firmware Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Drivers Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Tools Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Installation Guide
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3.1 Packing overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 RAID Subsystem Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Create RAID Volumes In UEFI-HII
4.1 UEFI-HII Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Install Windows OS In UTran RAID Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Product Overview
1.1 Hardware Introduction
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PRESENT
ACT/FAT
OVERTEMP
SYS HB
FAN_FLT
CACHE DRTY
SCAP_FLT
ONFI
Functions Colors Descriptions
SYS HB
OVERTEMP
FAN_FLT
ONFI
SCAP_FLT
CACHE DRTY
Drive PRESENT
Green
Blue
Yellow
White
Red
Red
Red
ROC firmware-controlled LED that outputs a status heartbeat
Lights on when ROC over-temperature detected
Lights when system FAN fault
is ONFI (Open NAND Flash Interface)
Lights when SuperCap fault conditions detected
SuperCap back up enable (COL enable)
Drive present and power LED
Drive ACT/FAT
Green
Red
LEDs for M.2 SSDs, Red for drive fault conditions,
Green for drive activity

1.1 Hardware Introduction (cont.)
[Bottom View]
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Functions Description
Buzzer
SuperCap
Inside the RAID subsystem
Audible beeping for fault events detected in RAID card
Inside the RIAD subsystem
Utilize CacheVault CVPM05 for cache protection
Note: visit Broadcom website and download CacheVault CVPM05 getting started guide
https://www.broadcom.com/site-search?q=%20CacheVault%20Power%20Module%2005
https://www.broadcom.com/site-search?q=%20CacheVault%20Power%20Module%2005
ATX PWR
ATX Power receptacle for RAID subsystem power supply
Dual Ports
SFF8643
Upstream port of RAID subsystem, used to connect with host server via x8 PCIe card
System FAN
Dimension 70mm (W) x 70mm (L) x 15mm (H)
ATX PWR
Dual Ports
SFF8643
System FAN
Buzzer SuperCap

1.2 Drives and LEDs Mapping
[Captured from LSI Storage Authority ]
LEDs location Enclosure Slot
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etc.The U.2 drive located in slot 8, the fault and activity LEDs mapped to LED 1.
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2. Firmware, Drivers and Tools Downloading
UTran’s UT34U2 support various operating systems. Firmware and drivers for NVMe RAID card are routinely updated, Please check on UTran’s
and Broadcom’s website that make sure all FW/drivers/tools are latest version.
2.1 Firmware Downloading
Visit UTran’s website and start the latest FW downloading for UT34U2 in “Download Page”.
http://www.utran.com.tw/pro7-2.html
2.2 Drivers Downloading
1. For Windows driver, it is in the same download page.
2. For Linux drivers, please visit Broadcom website below,
Step 1: Enter “downloads” page, expand the option of “driver”.
Step 2: download the latest Linux drivers for Linux.
https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9460-16i
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2.3 Tools Downloading
1. It is in the same page in Broadcom’s download page.
2. Expand the option of “management software and tools”
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3. Installation Guide
3.1 Packing Overview
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RAID Subsystem
Dual Prots SFF8643 cable
X8 PCIe card Brackets/Screws
0.5 meter
Full height
Low profile
M4 x4mm x2pcs
RAID Subsystem
Dual Prots SFF8643 cable

3.2 RAID Subsystem Setup
Step 1: Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the power supply.
Step 4: Connect x8 SFF8643 cable between x8 PCIe card and RAID subsystem.
Step 6: Power on server and getting start on RAID subsystem
Step 2: Install full-length or low-profile brackets (depends on height of server enclosure) into x8 PCIe card.
Step 3: Insert x8 PCIe card into available PCIe slots, it could be x8 or x16 PCIe slots. secure bracket of cards
into server chassis.
Step 5: Plug ATX power cable into power receptacle of RAID subsystem.
Low Profile Full Height
ATX PWR
Dual Ports
SFF8643
Step 6: Power on server and getting start on RAID subsystem
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4. Create RAID Volumes In UEFI-HII
4.1 UEFI-HII Configuration Utility
Note: Most of latest servers support UEFI, but some of UEFI configuration may be different.
Step 1: Find AVAGO <Utran RAID 3516 Configuration Utility>. Press “the Enter” for RAID configuration/management.
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Figure 4.1- 1
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Step 2: Select Create Virtual drive , then select the RAID level, strip size, read, write, access policy and initializations.
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Step 3: Select drives which to be included in RAID volume, then apply the changes.
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Step 4: Save configuration after completed the all of RAID configurations, then confirm with the operation.
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4.2 Install Windows OS In RAID Subsystem
Step 1: Boot from USB or CD-ROM, then loading UTran Windows Driver (check page 6 for driver downloading).
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Figure 4.2- 1
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Figure 4.2- 3
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Step 2: After Windows driver loading successfully, select the virtual disk(RAID volume) and continue on Windows installation process.
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Figure 4.2- 5