Avago Technologies LSI SAS 3801X User Manual

LSISAS3801X PCI-X to 3.0 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

Be certain to disconnect the computer from the power

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CAUTION

supply and from any networks before installing the
controller card.

Thank you for purchasing the LSISAS3801X PCI-X to 3.0 Gbit/s
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) host adapter. Please take a few minutes
to read this Quick Installation Guide before you install the
LSISAS3801X.

If you need more information about any topic covered in this guide,
please refer to the other documents on the accompanying LSI Serial
Attached SCSI Device Drivers and Utilities CD.

CONTENTS OF LSI SERIAL ATTACHED SCSI

DEVICE DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD

The LSI host adapter CD contains utility programs, device drivers for
various operating systems, and the following LSI documentation:

• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) to PCI-X Host Adapters User’s Guide

• Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide

• Host adapter technical product briefs

QUICK HOST ADAPTER INSTALLATION

To install the LSISAS3801X host adapter, follow these steps:

Step 1 Unpack the host adapter and inspect it for damage.

Unpack the host adapter in a static-free environment.
Remove the host adapter from the antistatic bag and
inspect it for damage. If it appears to be damaged, or if
any component is missing, contact LSI or your reseller
support representative.

Step 3 Insert the LSISAS3801X in an available PCI/PCI-X

Step 4 Secure the bracket to the system chassis.

SFF-8088

Mini-SAS
Cables and
Connectors

slot.

Locate an empty PCI/PCI-X slot. Remove the blank
bracket panel on the back of the computer that is aligned
with the PCI/PCI-X slot you have selected. Save the
bracket screw when present.

Align the host adapter with a PCI/PCI-X slot. Press down
gently but firmly to properly seat the host adapter in the
slot. The following figure illustrates how to insert the host
adapter in a PCI/PCI-X slot.

: The LSISAS3801X is keyed for a 3.3 V slot. The keying

Note

of edge connector J1 prevents the card from being
installed in a 5 V slot.

Install the bracket screw, when present, or engage the
system’s retention mechanism to secure the host
adapter to the system’s chassis.

Bracket

Screw

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Here

Press
Here

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Step 2 Prepare the computer.

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system configuration.

Turn off the computer and remove the power cord from
the back of the power supply. Remove the cover from the
chassis.

Edge of

Host Board

Note

: The host adapter shape, size, and locations of

components may vary from this illustration.

32-Bit Slots
(3.3 V Only)

64-Bit Slots
(3.3 V Only)

Step 5 Connect the serial cable(s) between the host adapter

and the serial hard disk drive(s) (HDD).

The LSISAS3801X has two external SAS signal
connectors, each connecting to four 3 Gbit/s SAS ports.
The host adapter needs to be connected to external SAS
storage devices using the appropriate cable. Two SAS
external cables with the standard SAS external plug
connector (SFF-8088) are required to connect to
external devices.

Step 6 Replace the cover, the power cord(s) and power-up

the system.

Replace the system’s cover, reconnect the power cord(s)
and any network cables. Turn on power to the system.

The LSISAS3801X host adapter hardware installation is complete,
and you are ready to install the operating system drivers.

WINDOWS DRIVER INSTALLATION

To load the SYMMPI.SYS miniport driver during a new Microsoft
Windows 2000 or Windows XP system installation or to load the
LSI_SAS.SYS driver during a new Windows 2003 installation, you can
boot directly from the Microsoft installation CD-ROM. The Windows
drivers are not interchangeable; however, the instructions are similar.

To install a new Windows operating system and its appropriate device
driver, follow these steps:

Step 1 Using another computer, copy the appropriate driver files

Step 2 Boot the computer from the Windows CD-ROM.

supplied on the LSI Serial Attached SCSI Device Drivers
and Utilities CD onto a diskette. This will be needed in

step 6.

To create the driver diskette, open the driver folder on
the CD, then open the folder for the version of Windows
to be installed on the new system. Next, select all folders
and files within the directory and copy to the root
directory of a clean floppy diskette.

Step 3 Shortly after Windows Setup begins, press F6 when the

words Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware
configuration appear, or when prompted to press F6 if

you need to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

. You must press F6 for the new driver to be recognized.

Important

Step 4 Follow the instructions until a screen displaying the

Otherwise, the system does not recognize the devices
controlled by the driver during the Windows setup.

words Setup could not determine the type of one or
more mass storage device… appears.

Step 5 Press S to Specify Additional Devices.

Step 6 Follow the prompts and insert the Windows driver diskette

when prompted to insert the hardware support disk.
Select the driver version appropriate for your system.

Step 7 Follow the Windows installation procedure to complete

the installation. Microsoft provides documentation with its
installation CD-ROM.

: Refer to the Fusion-MPT Device Management User’s

Note

Guide for detailed configuration and installation
instructions for all firmware and drivers.

LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION

Consult the Linux ReadMe.txt file on the LSI Serial Attached SCSI
Device Drivers and Utilities CD. LSI provides open source drivers that
may be implemented in the following ways:

• Adding precompiled binaries to an existing installation using driver

update disks or RPMs for selected distributions.

• Adding or updating the Fusion-MPT source in the Linux kernel for

any distribution.

DB11-000081-00, Version 1.0, November 2006

Find a list of LSI Logic Corporation’s U.S. distributors, international distributors,
sales offices, and design resource centers on the LSI web site at:

http://www.lsi.com/contacts/index.html

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For assistance installing, configuring, or running the LSISAS3801X,
contact LSI Technical Support:

Phone Support

1-800-633-4545 (North America)

[phone] (Europe)

Web Site

http://www.lsi.com/support/

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