ASUS PIKE 6480 User Manual

PIKE 6480

SAS RAID card

E4380

First Edition February 2009

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Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ......................................................................................................... iv

Safety information ....................................................................................... v

About this guide ......................................................................................... vi

PIKE 6480 specications summary ........................................................ viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1-2

1.3 Card layout ...................................................................................

1-3

1.4 System requirements ...................................................................

1-3

1.5 Card installation ...........................................................................

1-4

Chapter 2: RAID conguration

2.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 2-2

2.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................

2-2

2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................

2-2

2.2 Marvell

88SE6480 SAS RAID BIOS setup utility ...................... 2-3

2.2.1 Creating an array ............................................................

2-4

2.2.2 Deleting an array .............................................................

2-7

2.2.3 Wipe out disk ..................................................................

2-8

2.2.4 Spare Management ........................................................

2-9

2.2.5 Advanced Operation ......................................................

2-11

2.2.6 Controller Conguration ................................................

2-12

Chapter 3: Driver installation

3.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................

3-2

3.1.2 Windows

OS .................................................................. 3-4

3.1.3 Red Hat

Enterprise Linux OS ...................................... 3-10

3.1.4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS ...............................

3-12

3.2 Support CD information ............................................................

3-14

3.2.1 Running the support CD ...............................................

3-14

3.2.2 Utilities menu ................................................................

3-14

3.2.3 Make disk ......................................................................

3-15

3.2.4 Contact information .......................................................

3-15

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Safety information

Electrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the server.

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When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the server management board.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter offers the ASUS PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports.

• Chapter 2: RAID conguration

This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and conguring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

• Chapter 3: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on different operating systems.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+M>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format a:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

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PIKE 6480 specications summary

* Specications are subject to change without notice.

Chipset Marvell 88SE6480

Interface ASUS PIKE interface

Ports 8 ports

RAID levels RAID 0 / RAID1 / RAID10 / RAID5

Devices supported SAS / SATA II / SATA devices

Data transfer rate SATA 1.5 Gb/s per PHY

SATA II and SAS 3.0 Gb/s per PHY

Form factor 6.44 in x 1.57 in (1U compatible)

Chapter 1: Product

introduction

This chapter offers the ASUS PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card!

The ASUS PIKE 6480 allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 set(s) from SAS hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the motherboard

Before you start installing the SAS RAID card, check the items in your package with the list below.

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Package contents

Check your package for the following items.

• ASUS PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card

• Support CD

• User guide

ASUS PIKE 6480 1-3

1.3 Card layout

The illustration below shows the major components of the SAS RAID card.

1.4 System requirements

Before you install the PIKE 6480 SAS RAID card, check if your system meets the following requirements:

• Workstation or server motherboard with a PIKE RAID card slot

• SAS or SATA hard disk drives and cables

• Supporting operating system:

Windows® and Linux operating systems (refer to website for details)

• Other requirement:

- Appropriate thermal solution

- Certied power supply module

1. ASUS PIKE interface-1: PCI-E x4

2. ASUS PIKE interface-2: 8-port SAS signal with SGPIO interface*

* The SGPIO interface is used for visibility into drive activity, failure and reboot

status, so that users could build high-performatnce and reliable storage systems. Refer to the motherboard manual for detailed information about using the SGPIO connectors on the motherboard.

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1.5 Card installation

Follow below instructions to install the RAID card on your motherboard.

1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard.

2. Align the golden ngers of the

RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure it’s completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot.

Connect the SAS hard disk drives to SAS connectors 1-4 (red) on the motherboard when using four ports. The SAS connectors 5-8 (blue) function when using eight ports.

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