ATTO ExpressSAS Host and RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual ExpressSAS H644 Adapter ExpressSAS H608 Adapter ExpressSAS H680 Adapter ExpressSAS H60F Adapter ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter ExpressSAS H308 Adapter ExpressSAS H380 Adapter ExpressSAS H30F Adapter ExpressSAS R644 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R608 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R680 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R60F RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R348 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R380 RAID Adapter ExpressSAS R30F RAID Adapter
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Contents 1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ...................................................................
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................31 General suggestions If the RAID adapter is not accessible Appendix A Standards and Compliances ...........................................................i Appendix B Safety and Warranty ........................................................................
1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ATTO Technology ExpressSAS low-profile host adapters provide 3-Gb and 6-Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity for IT and digital video environments. The ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter family provides enhanced reliability and performance thanks to more than 20 years of ATTO experience with SCSI hardware and storage connectivity solutions. Using the latest in PCI Express bus technology, the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters deliver blazing-fast performance with transfer rates.
ExpressSAS Host Adapters ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapters are engineered for the most stringent IT server and digital media workgroup environments and are compatible with multiple operating systems, applications, and drives. Providing SAS/SATA II connectivity to up to 256 end devices, the ATTO SAS Host Adapter is ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of performance.
H6F0 technical specifications H308 technical specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 external ports Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance Length: 5.600” Height: 4.376” Operating temperature: 0-40 °C (32 °F-104 °F) Operating humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F) Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Power (typ): 12V @ 1.6A; 3.3V @ 0.
H380 technical specifications H30F technical specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Eight external ports Up to 3-Gb/sec per port performance Form factor conforms to PCI low-profile specification Length: 6.600” Height: 2.713” Operating temperature: 0-40 °C (32 °F-104 °F) Operating humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F) Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing Power (typ): 12V @ 0.6A; 3.3V@0.
ExpressSAS RAID Adapters ATTO ExpressSAS RAID adapters are ideal for both IT and digital video environments that require a high level of protection and performance, supporting up to 128 end devices. RAID improves data accessibility and reliability during normal operations. A RAID group is a virtual, independent single drive with data written to physical drives according to a RAID algorithm.
R60F technical specifications R380 technical specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sixteen internal ports 1/2 height form factor Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance Length: 8.638” Height: 2.
2 Install Drivers ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters require a current device driver and hardware flash for proper operation. Your adapter was properly flashed before shipment. However, you must add ExpressSAS drivers to your computer before continuing with installation. If you already have one or more ExpressSAS adapters installed and you have the latest drivers found on the ATTO web site, or you followed the instructions in the Getting Started Guide, you do not need to perform any of these procedures.
Windows Installing from the ExpressSAS Installation CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power on your system. Log on to Windows as the system administrator. Insert the Installation CD into a CD or DVD drive. The CD begins automatically and displays the Installation Guide. If the CD fails to begin automatically, navigate to the root of the CD, and run Autorun.bat. Select Windows Drivers from the items on the left side of the screen. Select the appropriate CPU-based operating system from the operating system choices.
Linux Note ExpressSAS adapters are not supported under Linux kernel 2.4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power on your system. Log in as root. Verify that the kernel header files, usually included with the Linux kernel development package, are installed. Insert the Installation CD. Mount the CD to your chosen mount point such as /mnt/cdrom. Open your File Browser and browse to /mnt/cdrom/Linux/Drivers. Click on the driver: • for the ExpressSAS adapters, the driver filename appears as lnx_drv_esashba_XXX.
5 Place the ESX host in Maintenance Mode from the vSphere Client. 6 Run this command from the Service Console or your SSH Client to install the bundled package: esxupdate --bundle= update 7 When the package has been installed, reboot the ESX host by typing reboot from the Service Console. VMware ESX 3.5 b. For ESX Server 3.5 please refer to VMware ESX 4 on page 9.
7 8 After the system reboots, log in to ESX Server. Verify that the driver is installed successfully: a. Run the esxupdate query command and verify that the information about the driver is mentioned in the resulting message. b. View the PCI ID XML file in the /etc/vmware/pciid/ directory. The driver information is available in the file. c. Check for the latest version of the driver module in /usr/lib/vmware/vmkmod/ To verify that the driver is loaded and functioning, run the vmkload_mod -l command.
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2.1 New Windows OS Installation When you install a new or different copy of the Windows operating system on a disk attached to an ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters, you must reinstall the ATTO ExpressSAS drivers. If you are changing the version of Windows you are using or installing a fresh copy of your current version onto your system, you must ensure Windows recognizes your ATTO ExpressSAS and uses its drivers.
Install the driver into a new version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 Note You must have a floppy disk with the ExpressSAS driver available. Refer to Creating ExpressSAS installation media from the Installation CD or Creating ExpressSAS installation media from a file on page 13 1 Start Windows text mode setup as described by your Windows documentation. 2 Press F6 when the first blue window, called Windows Setup, appears. 3 Setup continues to load files.
2.2 New OS X Installation Boot support is available on Intel-based systems only. Adjusting adapter settings with the EFI Depending on your configuration, it may be necessary to adjust adapter NVRAM settings prior to performing the OS X installation. For example, you made need to modify the device wait time. The EFI configuration utility can be launched from an EFI shell. Unfortunately, an EFI shell is not included with Intel Macs. ATTO recommends rEFIt, which is available for free from http://refit.
Installing OS X Leopard or Tiger onto a disk attached to an ExpressSAS adapter Note Due to limitations of the Mac OS X Installer, two systems are required to complete this procedure. These will be referred to as the 'target' and 'host' systems. The target system will contain your ExpressSAS adapter and storage. The host system will only be used during the installation and must be an Intel-based system capable of booting the OS X installation CD.
3 Install Hardware Use this chapter as a guide to install the ATTO ExpressSAS adapter into a PCI Express expansion slot on your computer. If you have followed the Getting Started Guide successfully, you do not need to read this chapter. CAUTION Back up your system data before changing or installing any hardware.
5 6 7 Insert the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter into any open 2.0/1.2 PCI Express expansion slot. If you have questions about how to install an expansion card in your system, consult your computer’s documentation. ExpressSAS R348 only At shipping, the ExpressSAS R348 has an 8x internal port configuration. You may change the adapter to use a 4xinternal port and 4x external port configuration. 1 Power on your computer. 2 Launch the ATTO Configuration Tool from the Installation CD.
Installing CacheAssure (6Gb RAID Adapters only) Adding CacheAssure to your Host Adapter (marked ‘A’ in Exhibit 3-1) requires the installation of two modules; Non-Volatile Memory Card (B) and Power Module (C). WARNING ATTO CacheAssure modules and Host Adapters contain components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can cause damage to the ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter. Please follow standard methods to avoid ESD.
6 Make sure the NV Memory Card is firmly seated by gently pushing the card down onto the ATTO RAID Adapter, as shown: 7 Turn the Host Adapter over so that you can see the back of the printed circuit board. Use the two supplied screws to finish secure the NV Memory Card onto your RAID adapter. 8 Use an ESD-safe crosshead screwdriver to secure the screws.
Bracket details Exhibit 3-4 ExpressSAS H644 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-6 ExpressSAS H680 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-5 ExpressSAS H608 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-7 ExpressSAS H60F Adapter brackets. 21 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-8 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter bracket. Exhibit 3-10 ExpressSAS H380 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-9 The ExpressSAS H308 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-11 The ExpressSAS H30F Adapter brackets.
Exhibit 3-12 ExpressSAS R644 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-14 ExpressSAS R680 Adapter brackets. Exhibit 3-13 The ExpressSAS R608 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-15 The ExpressSAS R60F Adapter brackets 23 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-16 The ExpressSAS R348 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-17 The ExpressSAS R380 Adapter brackets Exhibit 3-18 The ExpressSAS R30F Adapter brackets.
Adapter board details Exhibit 3-19 ExpressSAS H644 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-20 ExpressSAS H608 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-21 ExpressSAS H680 Adapter board. 25 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-22 ExpressSAS H60F Adapter board. Exhibit 3-23 ExpressSAS H6F0 Adapter board.
Exhibit 3-24 ExpressSAS H308 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-25 ExpressSAS R644 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-26 ExpressSAS R680 Adapter board. 27 ATTO Technology Inc.
Exhibit 3-27 ExpressSAS R608 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-28 ExpressSAS R60F Adapter board. Exhibit 3-29 The ExpressSAS R348 Adapter board.
Exhibit 3-30 The ExpressSAS R380 Adapter board. Exhibit 3-31 The ExpressSAS H30F Adapter board. Exhibit 3-32 The ExpressSAS R30F Adapter board. 29 ATTO Technology Inc.
Install storage 1 • Connect your SAS/SATA storage to the ATTO ExpressSAS adapter. Note Consult with your storage vendor for the proper connectors and cables to interface with your storage • External connectors: use SFF-8088 connectors. 2 3 Internal connectors: use SFF-8087 internal connectors. • For SATA, use cables which are no longer than 1 meter. • For SAS, use cables which are no longer than 7 meters. Plug in your computer and storage and power them on.
4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology web site (www.attotech.com) or contact an ATTO Technology authorized representative. General suggestions • • • • • Check each cable connection on every device. Verify all cables are in proper working condition. Loose or broken cables are often the cause of errors or problems.
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Appendix A Standards and Compliances The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. The Technical Specification sheet for the ATTO ExpressSAS Host Adapter shows certifications for each model. FCC standards: radio and television interference 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.
Appendix B Safety and Warranty All ATTO host adapter products have been tested to meet applicable safety standards when operated in proper electrical and thermal environments. Safety Please review the specifications for your specific host adapter before installing and operating it in any computer system to ensure compatibility.
