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MegaRAID® SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide

June 2012

MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Product Overview

MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID® SAS 9285CV-8e 6Gb/s RAID controller. Your MegaRAID controller provides reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant drive subsystem management.

Before you install your RAID controller, please take a few minutes to read this quick installation guide. This guide documents how to install the RAID controller, and how to connect to a remote FBU. In addition, this guide documents the connectors and headers on the RAID controller.

Product Overview

The MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller is a SAS2208-based low-profile PCI-Express RAID controller that offers a 6Gb/s transfer rate. It controls eight external SAS/SATA ports through two SFF-8088 x4 external mini SAS connectors.

The MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller is equipped with an on-board 1-GB nonvolatile DDR3 1333-MT/s CacheVault Flash Module. The CacheVault Flash module connects to a remote FBU.

The following figure shows the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller. (The CacheVault Flash module is not attached in this figure, so that all of the connectors on the RAID controller are visible. Other figures in this guide show the CacheVault Flash module attached to the controller.)

Figure 1 MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller

NOTE Record your controller serial number in a safe location in case you need to contact your MegaRAID OEM support representative.

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Installing the RAID Controller

CacheVault Flash Module and Flash Backup Unit (FBU = Super Capacitor Pack)

The MegaRAID SAS RAID controller is equipped with an on-board 1-GB nonvolatile DDR3 1333-MT/s CacheVault Flash Module, which is a memory module that provides cache offload to protect cached data in case of host power failure. The CacheVault Flash module is attached directly to the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller and connects by cable to a remote FBU, which is a super-capacitor pack that can be installed remotely to the server chassis.

The FBU provides the power to off load cached data from the DRAM to the nonvolatile Flash memory on the CacheVault Flash module if a power failure or outage occurs. The DRAM contents are then restored to the CacheVault Flash module the next time the RAID controller is powered on. Cached data can then be written to the storage devices.

The FBU is an intelligent backup power supply solution, which provides both capacitor charge maintenance and capacitor health monitoring functions similar to those of an intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU).

Installing the RAID Controller

1. Unpack the RAID controller.Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free environment. Remove it from the antistatic bag, and inspect it for damage. If the RAID controller appears to be damaged, contact your MegaRAID OEM support representative.

2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and unplug the power cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove the cover from the computer.

3. Review the jumpers and the connectors.The following figure shows the location of the jumpers and the connectors on the RAID controller. The jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do not need to change them.

NOTE This RAID controller supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III technologies.

NOTE Refer to the server specific Upgrade and Maintenance Manual (UMM) for information on how and where to install the FBU.

CAUTION Back up your data before changing your system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose data

CAUTION Before you install the RAID controller, make sure that the computer is disconnected from the power and from any networks.

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Figure 2 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller

The following table describes the jumpers and the connectors on the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller.

NOTE Pin 1 on the headers and the connectors is highlighted in red in Figure 2.

Table 1 Jumpers and Connectors

Jumper/Connector Type Description

J1A1 Write pending LED header 2-pin connectorConnects to an LED that indicates when the data in the cache has yet to be written to the storage devices. Used when the write-back feature is enabled.

J1A3 Global drive fault LED header 2-pin connectorConnects to an LED that indicates whether a drive is in a fault condition.

J1A4 x4 SAS Ports 4–7 external connector SFF-8088 x4 external mini SAS connector Connects the controller by cable to SAS drives or SATA drives.

J1B1 x4 SAS Ports 0–3 external connector SFF-8088 x4 external mini SAS connector Connects the controller by cable to SAS drives or SATA drives.

J2A1 Activity LED header 2-pin connectorConnects to an LED that indicates activity on the drives connected to the controller.

J2A2 Advanced Software Options Hardware Key header

3-pin headerEnables support for the Advanced Software Options features, which include CacheCade™, FastPath, Recovery, and SafeStore™ disk encryption.

J2A4 I2O Mode jumper 2-pin connector

Installing this jumper causes the RAID controller to run in I20 mode. The default mode of operation is without the shunt and running in Fusion mode.

J2B1 Standard edge card connector The RAID controller interfaces with the host system though a standard edge card.

This interface provides power to the board and an I2C interface connected to the I2C bus for IPMI.

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4. Install the RAID controller.Insert the controller into a PCI-Express slot on the motherboard, as shown in The following figure. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the card correctly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to the computer chassis with the bracket screw.

J4A1 Serial EEPROM 2-pin connectorProvides controller information, such as the serial number, revision, and manufacturing date. The default is no shunt installed.

J4A2 LSI test header 2-pin headerReserved for LSI use.

J5A1 Serial Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) connector for the Expander

4-pin connectorReserved for LSI use.

J5B1 DDR3 Board-to-board connector 240-pin connectorConnects the RAID controller to the CacheVault Flash module.

J6A1 Serial UART connector for the Expander

4-pin connectorReserved for LSI use.

NOTE This controller is a PCI-Express x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots.

NOTE Refer to the server specific Upgrade and Maintenance Manual (UMM) for information about the PCI-Express slot.

Table 1 Jumpers and Connectors (Continued)

Jumper/Connector Type Description

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Figure 3 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller

5. Configure and install the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.Refer to the documentation for the devices for any preinstallation configuration requirements.

6. Connect the RAID controller to the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA devices, or both. See Figure 2 on page 5 to view the connector locations.

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Supported RAID Levels

7. Turn on the power to the computer.Reinstall the computer cover, and reconnect the power cords. Turn on the power to the computer. Make sure that the power is turned on to the SAS devices and the SATA devices before or at the same time that the power to the host computer is turned on. If the power is turned on to the computer before it is turned on to the devices, the computer might not recognize the devices.

The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. During this time, the controller scans the ports.

8. Run ServerView RAID Manager or WebBIOS for Configuration. Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility to configure the groups and the virtual drives. When the message Press <Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS appears on the screen, immediately press CTRL-H to run the utility.

9. Install the operating system driver. The controller can operate under various operating systems, but you must install the software drivers first.

You can view the supported operating systems and download the latest drivers for RAID controllers from the Fujitsu website at: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support.

Refer to the SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 for more information on installing the driver. Be sure to use the latest service packs that are provided by the operating system manufacturer and to review the readme file that accompanies the driver.

Supported RAID Levels

This RAID controller supports drive groups using the following RAID levels:

RAID 0 (data striping) – Data is striped across all drives in the group, enabling very fast data throughput. No data redundancy exists. All data is lost if any drive fails.

RAID 1 (drive mirroring) – Data is written simultaneously to both drives in the drive group, providing complete data redundancy if one drive fails. RAID 1 supports an even number of drives from 2 to 32 in a single span.

RAID 5 (drive striping with distributed parity) – Data is striped across all drives in the group. Part of the capacity of each drive stores parity information that reconstructs data if a drive fails. RAID 5 provides good data throughput for applications with high read-request rates.

RAID 6 (drive striping with distributed parity across two drives) – Data is striped across all drives in the group, and two parity drives provide protection against the failure of up to two drives. In each row of data blocks, two sets of parity data are stored.

RAID 10 (RAID 1 and RAID 0 in spanned groups) – RAID 10 uses mirrored pairs of drives to provide complete data redundancy. RAID 10 provides high data throughput rates.

RAID 50 (RAID 5 and RAID 0 in spanned groups) – RAID 50 uses both parity and drive striping across multiple drives to provide complete data redundancy. RAID 50 provides high data throughput rates.

RAID 60 (RAID 6 and RAID 0 in spanned groups) – RAID 60 uses both distributed parity across two parity drives and drive striping across multiple drives to provide complete data redundancy and high fault tolerance.

Fujitsu recommends to use ServerView RAID Manager for drive configuration. Refer to the ServerView RAID Manager documentation for more information on detailed steps for configuring groups and virtual drives. This documentation is available on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 or online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com.

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Connecting a MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller to a Remote FBU

Connecting a MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller to a Remote FBU

This section describes how to connect the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller to a remote FBU.

Top View and Bottom View of the CacheVault Flash Module

The following figure shows the top view and the bottom view of the CacheVault Flash module. The top view is the side that you can see when the unit is installed on a RAID controller.

Figure 4 Top View and Bottom View of the CacheVault Flash Module

NOTE Record your controller serial number in a safe location, in case you need to contact LSI.

Top View

Bottom View

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Connecting the RAID Controller to a FBU

Connecting the RAID Controller to a FBU

Removing the RAID Controller from the Computer

Follow these steps to remove the RAID controller from the computer.

1. Turn off the power, and unplug the power cords.

2. Ground yourself, and make sure that the system is grounded.

3. Remove the cover from the computer, according to the instructions in the system user’s manual, to allow access to the controller.

4. Unplug all cables from the controller, remove the screw that attaches the bracket to the computer chassis, and carefully remove the controller from the slot.

5. Place the controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface, and continue with the next procedure.

CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the CacheVault Flash module and the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller. Make sure that you perform the tasks at an ESD-safe workstation that meets the EIA-625 specification. When you perform the tasks, follow the ESD-recommended practices in the latest revision of the IPC-A-610 specification.

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Connecting the RAID Controller to a FBU

Connecting the RAID Controller to the Remote FBU

Follow these steps to connect the MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID controller by cable to the remote FBU.

1. Place the controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface.

2. Ground yourself, and make sure that the system is grounded.

3. Insert the smaller cable connector on the cable into the J2A1 cable connector on the CacheVault Flash module, as shown in the following figure.

4. Insert the larger cable connector on the cable into the cable connector that comes out of the remote FBU module.

Align the cable connectors to make sure they are connected correctly.

Figure 5 Connecting the CacheVault Flash Module on the RAID Controller to the Remote FBU

Reinstalling the RAID Controller on the Motherboard

Follow these steps to reinstall the RAID controller on the motherboard.

1. Refer to the server specific Upgrade and Maintenance Manual (UMM) how to install the FBU remotely to the server chassis.

2. With the power to the chassis still turned off, and the power cords unplugged, make sure that the chassis is grounded and has no AC power.

3. Install the RAID controller in a PCI-Express slot on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure.

4. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the card correctly in the slot.

5. Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the bracket screw.

6. Reinstall the server cover, and reattach the power cords.

7. Turn on the power to the server.

NOTE You can insert the cable connector on the remote FBU unit into the larger 6-pin connector on the cable connector if the latch on one cable connector aligns with the slot on the other cable connector. The cable end inserts into the connector with minimal resistance.

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MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideJune 2012 Technical Support

Figure 6 Reinstalling the RAID Controller on the Motherboard

Technical Support

For assistance in installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAID SAS 9285-8e RAID controller, contact an Fujitsu Technical Support representative.

Click the following link to access the Fujitsu Technical Support page for storage and board support, documents and downloads:

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support

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