ATTO Technology ExpressSAS H644 Adapter, ExpressSAS H608 Adapter, ExpressSAS H680 Adapter, ExpressSAS H60F Adapter, ExpressSAS H6F0 GT Adapter Installation And Operation Manual

ATTO ExpressSAS Host and RAID Adapter

Installation and Operation Manual

ExpressSAS H644 Adapter
ExpressSAS H608 Adapter
ExpressSAS H680 Adapter
ExpressSAS H60F Adapter

ExpressSAS H6F0 GT Adapter

ExpressSAS R644 RAID Adapter
ExpressSAS R608 RAID Adapter
ExpressSAS R680 RAID Adapter
ExpressSAS R60F RAID Adapter

ATTO Technology, Inc.

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Amherst, New York 14068 USA

www.attotech.com

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Sales support: [e-mail]
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© 2012 ATTO Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand or product names are trademarks of their respective
holders. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written
permission of ATTO Technology, Inc.

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Contents

1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions ...................................................................1

ExpressSAS Host Adapters
ExpressSAS RAID Adapters

2 Install Drivers .....................................................................................................6

Downloading drivers from the ATTO website
Windows
OS X
Linux
VMware ESXi 5 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only)
VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only)
VMware ESX 3.5 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only)

3 New Windows OS Installation ...........................................................................11

Install the driver into a new version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
Install the driver into a new version of Windows 8, 7, Vista, Server 2012, 2008

4 New OS X Installation ........................................................................................13

5 Install Hardware .................................................................................................15

Installing the adapter
Installing CacheAssure (6Gb RAID Adapters only)
Non-Volatile (NV) Memory Card Installation
Power Module Installation
Bracket details
Adapter board details
Install storage

6 Data Path and LED Control ...............................................................................26

LED Control for Internal SAS Connectors

7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................37

Appendix A Glossary ............................................................................................i

Glossary

Appendix B Configuration and Management .....................................................iii

Driver Configuration
Adapter Management

Appendix C Standards and Compliances ...........................................................vi

Appendix D Safety and Warranty ........................................................................vii

1 ATTO Provides Storage Solutions

Note

ATTO Technology ExpressSAS low-profile host adapters provide 3Gb and 6Gb 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.

ATTO provides industry standard PCIe to SAS control
using Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP), Serial ATA
Tunneling Protocol (STP), and Serial Management
Protocol (SMP).

An easy-to-use utility, the ATTO ConfigTool,
configures, manages and monitors the ExpressSAS
adapters. The tool is included in your installation CD.

Installation procedure

The ExpressSAS RAID adapter has a Getting Started
Guide. If you have not used this guide or you are
installing an ExpressSAS host adapter, follow the
instructions in this manual.

In general you must:
1 Ensure you have the equipment and software

you need for the installation:

• ExpressSAS adapter

• ATTO ExpressSAS CD including drivers,
user manuals and utilities (Installation CD)

• The optional low-profile bracket and its
installation procedure

• A computer with an available x8 or x16 PCI
Express expansion slot. The ExpressSAS
adapter has been optimized for x8 electrical
slots. Check your computer’s
documentation

• SAS/SATA storage, cables and connectors

2 Install drivers from the Installation CD for your

operating system. Refer to Install Drivers
page 6.

3 Install the configuration software, the ATTO

ConfigTool, found on the Installation CD. Refer
to the ATTO Utilities Installation and Operation
Manual for details.

4 Install the adapter. Refer to Install Hardware

page 15.

5 Attach SAS/SATA storage. Refer to Install

storage on page 25.

on

on

6 Configure your storage and adapter, including

RAID, using the ATTO ConfigTool.

Default settings are appropriate for most
systems but you may change settings using
the ATTO ConfigTool.

ExpressSAS features

• Improved performance over traditional
ULTRA320 SCSI with SAS, SATA and SATA II
attachment

• Increased bandwidth through x8 PCI Express
host interface

• Point-to-point technology delivers full throughput
to each connected storage device

• One-click installation

• User-friendly ATTO ConfigTool provides a
simple host-based utility for effortless
configuration; a BIOS setup utility provides
flexibility for custom applications

• Fully Thunderbolt aware, including hot plug and
daisy chain support in a PCIe expansion slot

• For RAID adapters, a user-friendly GUI allows
quick and easy RAID setup

• ADS™ technology alleviates data transfer
bottlenecks and moves data more efficiently
while managing latency

• DriveAssure™ is an ATTO exclusive
combination of features, for the ATTO RAID
series HBAs, that performs predictive and
corrective actions to allow the continued
operation of marginal drives, while ensuring
continued and uninterrupted access to data.

• CacheAssure™ provides confidence that your
cached data will remain intact in the event of an
unexpected power loss, while offering an
environmentally friendly, maintenance-free
solution. (6Gb RAID Adapter only)

• Driver support for Windows®, Linux®,

Mac® OS X, and VMware® ESX/ESXi Server

• RoHS compliant

• 3-year standard warranty

1

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 1,024 end
devices (H6F0GT supports up to 2,048 end devices),
the ATTO SAS Host Adapter is ideal for both IT and
digital video environments that require a high level of
performance.

H644 technical specifications

• Four internal, four external ports

• Up to 6-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 @ 0.2A, 8W

• Airflow: 100 lf/m minimum

H680 technical specifications

• Eight external ports

• Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance

• Length: 6.600”

• Height: 2.846”

• 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 @ 0.2A, 8W

• Airflow: 100 lf/m minimum

H608 technical specifications

• Eight internal ports

• Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance

• Form factor conforms to PCI low-profile
specification

• Length: 5.600”

• 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 @ 0.2A, 8W

• Airflow: 100 lf/m minimum

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H60F technical specifications

• 16 internal ports

• Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance

• Form factor conforms to PCI low-profile
specification

• Length: 8.638”

• Height: 2.918”

• 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 @ 0.8A, 22W

• Airflow: 100 lf/m minimum

H6F0 GT technical specifications

• 16 external ports

• Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance

• Length: 6.600”

• Height: 2.713”

• Operating temperature: 0-55 °C (32 °F-131 °F)

• Operating humidity: 10- 90% non-condensing

• Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F)

• Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing

• Power (typ): 12V @ 1.6A; 3.3V @ 0.6A, 22W

• Airflow: 100 lf/m minimum

H6F0 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 @ 0.6A, 22W

• Airflow: 100 lf/m minimum

3

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 256
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.

DriveAssure™ lets you run longer, faster and
smoother without interrupting data flow while avoiding
the unnecessary cost of replacing functional drives.

The ATTO ExpressSAS RAID adapters support
JBOD, DVRAID™, RAID Level 0, 1, 4, 10, 5 and 6 and
advanced features such as read caching, Hot Spares,
automatic RAID group rebuilding, hot swap and
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

R644 technical specifications

• Four external & four internal ports

• Up to 6-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: 10 - 90% non-condensing

• Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F)

• Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing

• Power (typ): 12V @ 0.8A; 9.6W

• 12V @1.22A; 3.3V @ .06A, 15.05W
(NVCACHE charging), 12V @1.00A;

3.3V @ .06A, 12.34W (NVCACHE
charged)

• Airflow: 150 lf/m minimum

R680 technical specifications

• Eight external ports

• Up to 6-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: 10 - 90% non-condensing

• Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F)

• Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing

• Power (typ): 12V @ 0.8A; 9.6W

• 12V @1.22A; 3.3V @ .06A, 15.05W
(NVCACHE charging), 12V @1.00A;

3.3V @ .06A, 12.34W (NVCACHE
charged)

• Airflow: 150 lf/m minimum

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R608 technical specifications

• Eight internal ports

• Up to 6-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: 10 - 90% non-condensing

• Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F)

• Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing

• Power (typ): 12V @ 0.8A; 9.6W

• 12V @1.22A; 3.3V @ .06A, 15.05W
(NVCACHE charging), 12V @1.00A;

3.3V @ .06A, 12.34W (NVCACHE
charged)

• Airflow: 150 lf/m minimum

R60F technical specifications

• Sixteen internal ports

• 1/2 height form factor

• Up to 6-Gb/sec per port performance

• Length: 8.638”

• Height: 2.846”

• Operating temperature: 0-40 °C (32 °F-104 °F)

• Operating humidity: 10 - 90% non-condensing

• Storage temperature: -40-70 °C (-40 °F-157 °F)

• Storage humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing

• Power (typ): 12V @ 2A, 25W

• Airflow: 250 lf/m minimum

5

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

Exhibit 2-1 The Installation CD splash screen. for the ExpressSAS RAID host adapter.

ATTO web site, or you followed the instructions in the
Getting Started Guide, you do not need to perform
of these procedures.

Drivers for Windows, OS X and Linux are supplied on
the Installation CD and on the ATTO web site.

any

Downloading drivers from the ATTO website

Use this procedure if you need to update drivers. The
latest driver for your adapter can be found on the
ATTO website.

1Go to www.attotech.com.
2 On the splash screen menu, put your cursor

over Downloads then click on Product

Downloads.

3 Register or log in if previously registered.
4Select SAS/SATA Host & RAID Adapters

from the product list.
5 Select your model.
6 From the table, find your Operating System.

7 Click on the entry for the latest driver.
8 A download window appears. Follow the

instructions for downloading the driver.

Internet Explorer users may select Run to
automatically run the downloaded self­extracting executable file.

All other browser users select a download
destination and run the self-extracting
executable file.

9 Continue with the driver installation as

described on the following pages for your
Operating System.

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Windows

Installing from the ExpressSAS
Installation CD

1 Power on your system.
2 Log on to Windows as the system

administrator.
3 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.
4Select Windows Drivers from the items on the

left side of the screen.
5 Select the appropriate CPU-based operating

system from the operating system choices. If

you do not know which version to select,

contact your system administrator or refer to

your operating system manual.
6Select Install Windows Driver.

For Windows 8, 7, Vista and Server 2012,

2008: If you have User Account Control

enabled, you are asked for permission for the

installer to continue. If you do not have

administrator privileges, you are also asked for

an administrator user name and password.

complete the required fields and click

Continue.
7 Click Install.

8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the driver installation.
9 Continue on to Install Hardware

on page 15.

Installing from the ATTO Technology
website

1 Power on your system.
2 Log on to Windows as the system

administrator.
3 Follow the instructions in Downloading drivers

from the ATTO website on page 6.

For Windows 7, Vista and Server 2008: If you
have User Account Control enabled, you are
asked for permission for the installer to
continue. If you do not have administrator
privileges, you are also asked for an
administrator user name and password. Fulfill
the required fields and click Continue.

4 Click unzip. The driver files are extracted and

the driver installer is launched.
5 Click Install.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the driver installation.
7 Continue on to Install Hardware

on page 15.

Installing from a directory containing the
ExpressSAS driver

1 Power on your system.
2 Log on as the system administrator.
3 Navigate to the directory containing the

ExpressSAS driver.
4Run Setup.exe.

For Windows8, 7, Vista and Server 2012, 2008:

If you have User Account Control enabled,

you are asked for permission for the installer to

continue. If you do not have administrator

privileges, you are also asked for an

administrator user name and password. Fulfill

the required fields and click Continue.
5 Click Install.

For Windows 8, 7, Vista and Server 2012,

2008: If you have User Account Control

enabled, you are asked for permission for the

installer to continue. If you do not have

administrator privileges, you are also asked for

an administrator user name and password.

Fulfill the required fields and click Continue.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the installation.
7 Continue on to Install Hardware

on page 15.

OS X

1 Power on your system.
2 Insert the Installation CD.
3 After it mounts, open the ExpressSAS volume.
4 Select the Drivers folder.

5 Launch the installer.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
7 Continue on to Install Hardware

on page 15.

7

Linux

Note

ExpressSAS adapters are not supported
under Linux kernel 2.4.

1 Power on your system.
2 Log in as root.
3 Verify that the kernel header files, usually

included with the Linux kernel development

package, are installed.
4 Insert the Installation CD.
5 Mount the CD to your chosen mount point such

as /mnt/cdrom.
6 Open your File Browser and browse to

/mnt/cdrom/Linux/Drivers.

7 Click on the driver:

• for the ExpressSAS adapters, the driver
filename appears as
lnx_drv_esashba_XXX.tgz where XXX is
the driver’s current version number.

• for ExpressSAS RAID adapters, the driver
filename appears as
lnx_drv_esasraid_XXX.tgz where XXX is
the driver’s current version number.

8 Copy the driver file to a directory such as

/usr/src.

9 Open a Terminal session.
10 Change to the directory where you stored the

driver.

11 Extract the driver source:

• for ExpressSAS adapters: tar xfz
lnx_drv_esashba_XXX.tgz.

• for ExpressSAS RAID adapters: tar xfz
lnx_drv_esasraid_XXX.tgz.

12 The driver files are extracted to a directory

called lnx_drv_esashba_XXX or
lnx_drv_esasraid_XXX.

Navigate to that directory.

13 Compile and install the driver using ./install.sh.

The driver is now installed and ready to use.

14 Add the following line to /etc/modprobe.conf

after installing the driver:

• for ExpressSAS adapters: alias
scsi_hostadapterX esashba where X is the
next available adapter number.

• for ExpressSAS RAID adapters: alias
scsi_hostadapterX esasraid where X is
the next available adapter number.

15 Continue on to Install Hardware

on page 15.

VMware ESXi 5 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only)

Driver CD as an Update

You can add an ATTO adapter and install the driver
after installing ESXi 5.

1 Download the Driver Bundle from the VMware

or ATTO website for your ATTO Adapter. Unzip
the contents of the bundle on your local
workstation. Within the bundle you will find the
Driver VIB file (.vib) for your ATTO Adapter.

2 Use the Datastore Browser in the vSphere

Client to upload the VIB file to your ESXi host.
Alternatively, you can use a program like
winscp on Windows or scp on Linux to upload
the file directly to your ESXi host.

3 Log in to the ESXi host on the Local Tech

Support Console (ESXi), or through an SSH
client.

4 Install the VIB using the following command on

the ESXi host:

# esxcli software vib install -v <full path to VIB file>

5 Once the VIB is installed, reboot the ESXi host.

Some ATTO drivers for ESXi 5.0 are provided as
Community Supported drivers. These are not certified
by VMware. Please contact ATTO Technical Support
for questions about these drivers.

To install an ATTO Community Supported driver on
ESXi 5.0, the acceptance level must be changed with
the following command:

esxcli software acceptance set --

level=CommunitySupported

Including Driver in boot image

VMware vSphere 5 includes the ability to dynamically
construct boot images for your ESXi 5 servers. This
allows you to include ATTO drivers as part of a boot
image and install or boot ESXi 5 with that image. The
end result is that your server(s) will boot and have
ATTO drivers included without any additional steps.
Consult the VMware vSphere 5 documentation for
more information on using vSphere Image Builder.

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VMware ESX/ESXi 4.1 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only)

Note

Driver CD usage during ESX Installation
(ESX only)

During ESX 4 installation, you may choose to install
additional drivers. This will allow you to install ESX
onto storage that is attached to your ATTO adapter.
You will need to burn the appropriate ATTO driver ISO
image to CD media.

1 During ESX installation, select Yes to install

custom drivers and click Add.

2 The installer will prompt you to insert the media

containing the ATTO device driver.

3 After you add the ATTO driver, the installer will

prompt you to reinsert the ESX installation
media and continue with the installation.

4 When the installer reaches the point to choose

the location for the ESX install, you can choose
local storage, or storage that is attached to your
ATTO adapter.

Driver CD as an Update (ESX or ESXi)

You can add an ATTO adapter and install the driver
after installing ESX/ESXi 4.

1 Mount the Driver CD ISO on your local

workstation. This may require the use of a
thirdparty ISO reader. Microsoft Windows Vista
and later include a built-in ISO reader. On
Linux, use the mount command and the
loopback interface. For example,

# mkdir -p /mnt/cdrom

# mount -r -l loop <path to driver ISO> /mnt/cdrom

2 Copy the offline bundle from the ISO image to a

local folder on your workstation. This ZIP file is
located in the offline-bundle folder of the ISO
image (ex. offline-bundle/celerity8fc.zip).

3 Use the Datastore Browser in the vSphere

Client to upload the ZIP file to your ESX/ESXi
host. Alternatively, you can use a program like
winscp on Windows or scp on Linux to upload
the file directly to your ESX/ESXi host.

4 Log in to the ESX/ESXi host on the Service

Console (ESX) or the Local Tech Support
Console (ESXi), or through an SSH client.

5 5.Install the offline bundle using the following

command on the ESX/ESXi host:

# esxupdate --maintenancemode update -

-bundle <path to driver bundle ZIP file>

6.Once the package is installed, reboot the ESX/ESXi
host.

Some ATTO drivers for ESXi 4.x are provided by and
directly supported by ATTO Technology Inc. These
drivers are not certified by VMware.

To install an ATTO supported driver on ESX/ESXi 4.x,
the "-nosigcheck" flag must be used during
installation. For example,

esxupdate --maintenancemode --nosigcheck update -

-bundle <path to driver bundle ZIP file>

VMware ESX 3.5 (ExpressSAS H6xx and H6F0 GT only)

Creating and using the Driver CD.

1 Download the correct driver .iso file from the

VMware Drivers & Tools Download site.
2 Write the .iso image to a CD-ROM..
3 Use the CD-ROM as a Boot CD or an Update

CD.

Driver CD as a Boot CD Only

The following procedure describes how to
use the driver CD as a boot CD. Use this CD
as a boot CD only if the new driver must
enable the target device on which ESX
Server 3.5 will be installed.

1 Place the driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of the

host machine.
2 Start the host machine.
3 When prompted for an upgrade or installation,

press Enter for graphical mode.
4 Choose the language you prefer.
5 Select a keyboard type.
6 After you are prompted to swap the driver CD

with the ESX Server installation CD, insert the

ESX Server 3.5 installation CD and continue

with ESX Server installation.
7 After ESX Server is installed and the system

reboots, log in to ESX Server.

9

8 Verify that the driver is installed successfully:

Note

Note

a. Run the esxupdate query command. A

message containing the information about
the driver appears.

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 the following directory:

/usr/lib/vmware/vmkmod/

d. To verify that the driver is loaded and

functioning, enter vmkload_mod -l
command. The driver is listed in the
displayed list.

9 After driver installation, please reboot host.

Once the host is back online, go to Storage and
create VMFS datastore. If storage does not
appear, perform a rescan using the VMware
Storage option. If your storage does not
present itself, thereafter, please contact your
SAN administrator.

Driver CD as an Update CD Only

The following procedure describes how to
use the driver CD to update or add the driver
on an existing ESX Server 3.5.

1 Start the ESX Server machine and log in to

service console as root.
2 Place the driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of the

server.
3 Mount the driver CD.
4 Change the directory to the

VMupdates/RPMS/ on the driver CD.
5Run the esxupdate update command.

If the hardware is not already installed on the
system, run the esxupdate command with
the

--noreboot option

machine manually, install the hardware, and
then boot the host machine. This allows you
to install in a single boot.

The server reboots after the driver update.
6 Remove the driver CD from the CD-ROM drive

before the system reboots.
7 After the system reboots, log in to ESX Server.
8 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. The driver is
listed in the displayed list.

9 After driver installation, please reboot host.

Once the host is back online, go to Storage and

create VMFS datastore. If storage does not

appear, perform a rescan using the VMware

Storage option. If your storage does not

present itself, thereafter, please contact your

SAN administrator.

, shut down the host

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3 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.

You may either create an installation media (disk, CD
or USB flash drive) from the Installation CD or create
an installation media (disk, CD or USB flash drive)
from a file from the ATTO website, then use that media
to install the adapter and its driver to the new version
of Windows.

Follow these procedures after you have completed
installation of the ExpressSAS adapter and you have
connected storage devices (refer to
on page 15).

If you have an ExpressSAS RAID adapter, you must
configure a RAID group to install the operating system
using the BIOS Utility from the ATTO Utilities program
found on your Installation CD or downloaded from the
ATTO website.

Install Hardware

Creating ExpressSAS installation media
from the Installation CD

1 Insert the Installation CD into a CD or DVD

drive. The installation starts automatically. If it
does not, navigate to the root of the CD and run

autorun.bat.

2Select Windows Drivers from the items on the

left side of the screen.

3 Select the appropriate CPU-based operating

system from operating system choices.

4Select Create Scsiport Driver Diskette or

Create Storport Driver Diskette or Create
Driver Installation Media.

5 Follow the instructions to complete the

installation.

6 Continue with Install the driver into a new

version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 or
Install the driver into a new version of Windows
8, 7, Vista, Server 2012, 2008 on page 12.

Creating ExpressSAS installation media
from a file

1Go to www.attotech.com.

2 Put your cursor over Downloads then click on

Driver downloads from the splash screen

menu.

3 Register or log in if previously registered.

4Select SAS/SATA Host & RAID Adapters

from the product list.

5 Select your model.

6 From the table, find your Operating System.

7 Click on the entry for the latest driver.

8 A download window appears. Follow the

instructions for downloading the driver.

Internet Explorer users may select Run to

automatically run the downloaded self-

extracting executable file.

All other browser users select a download

destination and run the self-extracting

executable file.

9 Uncheck When done unzipping open

\Setup.exe.

10 Select a destination folder and click Unzip to

extract the driver files.

11 The expanded software package contains a

Scsiport driver in the base directory and a

Storport driver in the Storport directory.

Navigate to the folder with the desired

ExpressSAS driver.

Select Scsiport for Windows 2000 and XP.

Select Storport for all other versions of

Windows.

12 Run makedisk.exe.

13 Follow the instructions to complete the

installation.

14 Continue with Install the driver into a new

version of Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 or

Install the driver into a new version of Windows

8, 7, Vista, Server 2012, 2008 on page 12.

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