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MegaRAID® 320-0X Zero-channel PCI-X RAID Storage Adapter

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. 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 the 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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

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

Shielded cables for SCSI connection external to the cabinet are used in the compliance testing of this Product. LSI Logic is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI Logic. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

The LSI Logic MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter is tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

LSI Logic Corporation North American Headquarters Milpitas, CA

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This document is preliminary. As such, it contains data derived from functional simulations and performance estimates. LSI Logic has not verified either the functional descriptions, or the electrical and mechanical specifications using production parts.

This document contains proprietary information of LSI Logic Corporation. The information contained herein is not to be used by or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission of an officer of LSI Logic Corporation.

LSI Logic products are not intended for use in life-support appliances, devices, or systems. Use of any LSI Logic product in such applications without written consent of the appropriate LSI Logic officer is prohibited.

Document DB15-000309-00, April 2004. This document describes the current version of LSI Logic Corporation’s MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter and will remain the official reference source for all revisions/releases of these products until rescinded by an update.

LSI Logic Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products herein at any time without notice. LSI Logic does not assume any responsibility or liability arising out of the application or use of any product described herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by LSI Logic; nor does the purchase or use of a product from LSI Logic convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any other of the intellectual property rights of LSI Logic or third parties.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT LSI Logic, the LSI Logic logo design, and MegaRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Logic Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Corporation. UNIX and UnixWare are registered trademarks of The Open Group. SCO is a registered trademark of Caldera International, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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For a current list of our distributors, sales offices, and design resource centers, view our web page located at

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Preface

This book is the primary reference and user’s guide for the LSI Logic MegaRAID 320-0X Zero-channel RAID Storage Adapter. It contains complete installation instructions for this adapter and specifications.

The LSI Logic MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter family consists of the following:

• MegaRAID 320-0 ZCR PCI SCSI Disk Array Controller

• MegaRAID 320-0X ZCR PCI-X SCSI Disk Array Controller

• MegaRAID 320-1 PCI SCSI Disk Array Controller

• MegaRAID 320-2 PCI SCSI Disk Array Controller

• MegaRAID 320-2X PCI-X SCSI Disk Array Controller

• MegaRAID 320-4X PCI-X SCSI Disk Array Controller

Audience

Organization

To obtain an overview of RAID, see the LSI Logic RAID Primer (available for download from the LSI Logic web site).

For information about how to configure the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the MegaRAID Software User’s Guide.

This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book are:

• Engineers who are designing a MegaRAID 320 storage adapter into a

system

• Anyone installing a MegaRAID 320 storage adapter in their RAID system

This document has the following chapters and appendixes:

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Related Publications

• Chapter 1, Overview, provides a general overview of the LSI Logic

MegaRAID 320 series of PCI-X to SCSI storage adapters with RAID control capabilities.

• Chapter 2, MegaRAID 320-0X Hardware Installation, describes the

procedures for installing the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter.

• Chapter 3, MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics,

provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter.

• Appendix A, Audible Warnings, explains the meanings of the warning

tones generated by the MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 RAID controller.

• Appendix B, Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations, lists and explains the

terms and abbreviations used in this manual.

LSI Logic RAID Primer, LSI Logic Document No. DB09-000123-00

MegaRAID Software User’s Guide, LSI Logic Document No. DB15-000269-00

(on the U320 Driver Suite CD included with the MegaRAID 320 storage adapter and available for download from the LSI Logic web site)

MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s Guide, LSI Logic Document No. DB11-000018-02 (on the U320 Driver Suite CD included with the MegaRAID 320 storage adapter and available for download from the LSI Logic web site)

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety.

When Using Your Computer System

As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines:

CAUTION

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: Do not operate your computer system with any cover(s) (such as

computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, and front-panel inserts) removed:

• To help avoid damaging your computer, be sure the voltage selection switch

on the power supply is set to match the alternating current (AC) power available at your location:

– 115 volts (V)/60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and

some Far Eastern countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan

– 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. Also

be sure your monitor and attached peripherals are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

• To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait five seconds after

turning off the system before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and peripheral power

cables into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

• To help protect your computer system from sudden, transient increases and

decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply.

• Be sure nothing rests on your computer system’s cables and that the cables

are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.

• Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet,

consult the documenation that came with it.

• Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can

cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not

block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a rug.

When Working Inside Your Computer

Notice

: Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except

1. Turn off your computer and any peripherals.

2. Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.

Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.

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as explained in this guide and elsewhere in LSI Logic documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.

Also note these safety guidelines:

• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief

loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• Handle components and cards with care. Don’t touch the components or

contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal around the cardslot openings at the back of the computer.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated. In addition to the preceding precautions, you can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do

not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic

container or packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use

antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

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Preface ix

xPreface

Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Overview 1-1

1.1.1 Operating System Support 1-2

1.1.2 Technical Support 1-2

1.2 Features 1-3

1.2.1 Drive Migration 1-3

1.3 Hardware 1-4

1.3.1 Storage Adapter Configurations 1-4

Chapter 2 MegaRAID 320-0X Hardware Installation

2.1 Requirements 2-1

2.2 Quick Installation 2-2

2.3 Detailed Installation 2-2

2.4 After You Have Installed the Storage Adapter 2-4

Chapter 3 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics

3.1 The MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Family 3-1

3.2 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics 3-3

3.3 Technical Specifications 3-3

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3.1.1 Zero-Channel Storage Adapter 3-2

3.3.1 Storage Adapter Specifications 3-4

3.3.2 Array Performance Features 3-5

3.3.3 Fault Tolerance 3-5

3.3.4 Electrical Characteristics 3-6

3.3.5 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics 3-6

3.3.6 Safety Characteristics 3-6

Appendix A Audible Warnings

Appendix B Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

Customer Feedback

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Figures

2.1 Inserting the MegaRAID 320-0X Card in a PCI Slot 2-3

3.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Layout 3-2

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Tab le s

1.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Features 1-4

2.1 Target IDs 2-4

3.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Headers and Connectors 3-2

3.2 Storage Adapter Characteristics 3-3

3.3 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Specifications 3-4

3.4 Array Performance Features 3-5

3.5 MegaRAID 320 Fault Tolerance Features 3-5

3.6 Maximum Power Requirements 3-6

A.1 Audible Warnings and Descriptions A-1

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1.1 Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

This section provides a general overview of the LSI Logic MegaRAID 320-0X controller, which is a zero-channel (ZCR) RAID PCI-X to SCSI storage adapter. It consists of the following sections. RAID is an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks.

• Section 1.1, “Overview,” page 1-1

• Section 1.2, “Features,” page 1-3

• Section 1.3, “Hardware,” page 1-4

The LSI Logic MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter is a low-profile, highperformance zero-channel, intelligent PCI-X to SCSI host adapter with RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) control capabilities. The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter provides reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. It is an ideal RAID solution for the internal storage of workgroup, departmental, and enterprise systems. The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter offers a cost-effective way to implement RAID in a server.

MegaRAID SCSI 320-0X can be installed in a special PCI-X expansion slot in a computer with a motherboard that has the LSI Logic 53C1020 or 53C1030 SCSI chip. The zero-channel adapter converts a motherboard’s own on-board SCSI controller into a powerful PCI-X SCSI RAID solution and is targeted for 1U and 2U server environments.

The MegaRAID SCSI 320-0X is part of the LSI Logic Intel 80321-based MegaRAID controller family and is an entry-level to mid-range RAID controller solution.

MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters User’s Guide 1-1

The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter supports a low-voltage differential (LVD) or a single-ended (SE) SCSI bus. With LVD, you can use cables up to 12 meters long. Throughput on each SCSI channel can be as high as 320 Mbytes/s. With this adapter in your PCI or PCI-X system, you can connect SCSI devices over a SCSI bus.

For Ultra320 SCSI performance, you must connect only LVD devices to the bus. Do not mix SE with LVD devices, or the bus speed will be limited to the slower SE (Ultra SCSI) SCSI data transfer rates. Do not connect a high voltage differential (HVD) device to the SCSI bus because the chip on the storage adapter must be reset to return to LVD or SE mode once the HVD device is removed.

1.1.1 Operating System Support

The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter supports major operating systems, including Windows (2000, Server 2003, and XP), Red Hat Linux, SuSe Linux, Novell NetWare, SCO OpenServer, and UnixWare. Other software support ensures data integrity by intelligently testing the network before completing negotiation. Refer to the MegaRAID 320 Device Driver Installation User’s Guide for more information.

The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter uses Fusion-MPT™ architecture for all major operating systems for thinner drivers and better performance.

1.1.2 Technical Support

For questions or to obtain a driver for an operating system other than the ones listed above, contact the LSI Logic Technical Support team at:

• support@lsil.com

• 1-678-728-1250 or 1-800-633-4545 option 3

• http://www.lsilogic.com.

In Europe, you can contact the LSI Logic Technical Support team at:

• eurosupport@lsil.com

• +44.1344.413.441 (English) or +49.89.45833.338 (Deutsch)

1-2 Overview

1.2 Features

Features of the LSI Logic MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter include:

• Support for hard drives with capacities greater than eight Gbytes

• Online RAID level migration

• No reboot necessary after expansion (for NT 4.0, FlexRAID virtual sizing

must be enabled)

• More than 200 Qtags per array

• User-specified rebuild rate

• Wide Ultra320 LVD SCSI performance up to 320 Mbytes/s

• 128 MB cache memory

• PCI-X host interface

• Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50

• Advanced array configuration and management utilities

• 64 Kbyte x 8 NVRAM for storing RAID system configuration information;

the MegaRAID 320 firmware is stored in flash ROM for easy upgrade.

• Battery backup for the onboard cache SDRAM using a daughter card with

battery

• Onboard tone generator to indicate events and errors

1.2.1 Drive Migration

Drive migration is the transfer of a set of hard drives in an existing configuration from one controller to another. The drives must remain on the same channel and be reinstalled in the same order as in the original configuration.

Features 1-3

1.3 Hardware

You can install the MegaRAID 320-0X adapter in a special PCI-X expansion slot in a system motherboard that has the LSI Logic 53C1020 or 53C1030 SCSI chip.

The following subsection describes the hardware configuration features for the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter.

1.3.1 Storage Adapter Configurations

Tabl e 1 .1 describes the configurations for the MegaRAID 320-0X storage

adapter.

Table 1.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Features

RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50

SCSI Device Types Synchronous or Asynchronous

Devices per SCSI Channel Up to 15 Wide SCSI devices

SCSI Data Transfer Rate Up to 320 Mbytes/s per channel

SCSI Bus LVD or SE

Cache Function Write-back, Write-through, Adaptive Read Ahead,

Multiple Logical Drives/Arrays per Controller

Maximum # of MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters per System

Online Capacity Expansion Ye s

Dedicated and Pool Hot Spare Ye s

Hot Swap Devices Supported Ye s

Non-Disk Devices Supported Ye s

Mixed Capacity Hard Drives Ye s

Cluster Support No

Hardware Exclusive OR (XOR) Assistance

MegaRAID 320-1

Non Read Ahead, Read Ahead, Cache I/O, Direct I/O

Up to 40 logical drives per controller

One MegaRAID 320-0X adapter, though other MegaRAID adapters can be supported. A total of up to 12 MegaRAID adapters can be supported, though there may be fewer slots available on the motherboard.

Ye s

1-4 Overview

Table 1.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Features (Cont.)

MegaRAID 320-1

Direct I/O Ye s

Architecture Fusion-MPT

Hardware 1-5

1-6 Overview

Chapter 2 MegaRAID 320-0X Hardware Installation

This chapter describes the procedures for installing the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter. It contains the following sections:

• Section 2.1, “Requirements,” page 2-1

• Section 2.2, “Quick Installation,” page 2-2

• Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation,” page 2-2

• Section 2.4, “After You Have Installed the Storage Adapter,” page 2-4

2.1 Requirements

The following items are required to install a MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter:

• A host system with the following:

– a motherboard with interrupt routing circuitry (INT) routing

– special 64-bit, 3.3V or 5V PCI or PCI-X expansion slot with

INT

– Support for PCI version 2.2 or later, and PCI-X version 1.1 or

later

• MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter

• Ultra, Ultra2, Ultra160, or Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives (although

backward compatible, SCSI uses the speed of the slowest device on the bus)

• The U320 Driver Suite CD with drivers and documentation

LSI Logic strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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2.2 Quick Installation

The following steps are for quick storage adapter installation. These steps are for experienced computer users/installers. Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation,”

page 2-2, contains the steps for all others to follow.

Step 1. Turn power off to the server and all hard drives, enclosures, and

system components and remove the PC power cord.

Step 2. Open the cabinet of the host system by following the instructions in

the host system technical documentation.

Step 3. Check the jumper settings on the adapter.

Step 4. Install the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter in a special PCI-X

expansion slot.

Step 5. Perform a safety check.

– Ensure that the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter is properly

installed.

– Close the cabinet of the host system.

Step 6. Turn power on after completing the safety check.

2.3 Detailed Installation

This section provides detailed instructions for installing a MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter.

Step 1. Unpack the Adapter

Unpack and remove the storage adapter. Inspect it for damage. If it appears damaged, or if any items listed below are missing, contact your LSI Logic support representative. The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter is shipped with:

–The U320 Driver Suite CD, which contains MegaRAID

– A license agreement

Step 2. Power Down the System

drivers for supported operating systems, an electronic version of this User’s Guide, and other related documentation.

2-2 MegaRAID 320-0X Hardware Installation

Turn off the computer and remove the AC power cord. Remove the system’s cover. See the system documentation for instructions.

Step 3. Check the Jumpers

Ensure that the jumper settings on the your storage adapter are correct. See Chapter 3, “MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter

Characteristics,” for diagrams of the storage adapters with their

jumpers and connectors.

Step 4. Install the MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter

Select the special ZCR 3.3V or 5V PCI-X expansion slot, and align the storage adapter PCI-X bus connector to the slot. Press down gently but firmly until the card is properly seated in the slot, as shown in Figure 2.1. Then screw the bracket into the computer chassis.

Figure 2.1 Inserting the MegaRAID 320-0X Card in a PCI Slot

Bracket Screw

Step 5. Set the Target IDs.

Detailed Installation 2-3

Edge of

Mother Board

32-bit Slots

64-bit Slots

Set target identifiers (TIDs) on the SCSI devices. Each device in a channel must have a unique TID. Provide unique TIDs for non-disk devices (CD-ROM or tapes), regardless of the channel they are connected to. The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter automatically occupies TID 7, which is the highest priority. The arbitration priority for a SCSI device depends on its TID

Tabl e 2 . 1 Targ e t ID ’s

Priority Highest Lowest

TID 7 6 5 . . . 2 1 0 15 14 . . . 9 8

Step 6. Power On Host System

Replace the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cords. Turn power on to the host computer. Ensure that the SCSI devices are powered up at the same time as, or before, the host computer. If the computer is powered up before a SCSI device, the device might not be recognized.

During boot, a BIOS message appears. The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. During this time, the storage adapter scans the SCSI channel(s).

The MegaRAID 320 BIOS Configuration Utility (Ctrl-M) prompt times out after several seconds. The second portion of the BIOS message displays the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter number, firmware version, and cache SDRAM size. The numbering of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the host motherboard.

To run the MegaRAID Configuration Utility or the WebBIOS utility at this point, press the appropriate keys when this message appears:

Press <CTRL><M> to run MegaRAID Configuration Utility, or Press <CTRL><H> for WebBIOS

2.4 After You Have Installed the Storage Adapter

After storage adapter installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. The MegaRAID Software User’s Guide instructs you about the configuration options and how to set them on your storage adapter.

2-4 MegaRAID 320-0X Hardware Installation

Chapter 3 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics

This chapter describes the characteristics of the LSI Logic MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapters. This chapter contains the following sections:

• Section 3.1, “The MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Family,” page 3-1

• Section 3.2, “MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics,” page 3-

• Section 3.3, “Technical Specifications,” page 3-3

3.1 The MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Family

PCI-X is a high-speed standard local bus for interfacing I/O components to the processor and memory subsystems in a high-end PC. The component height on the top and bottom of the Ultra320 SCSI host adapters follow the PCI Local Bus

Specification, Revision 2.2, and PCI-X Addendum to the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 1.0a. The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapters are used

in PCI-X and PCI computer systems with PCI standard and PCI low-profile bracket types.

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3.1.1 Zero-Channel Storage Adapter

The MegaRAID 320-0X is a zero-channel Ultra320 SCSI-to-PCI-X storage adapter. See Figure 3.1 and Tab le 3.1 for information about the important connectors and headers on the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter.

Figure 3.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Layout

J1 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9

Table 3.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Headers and Connectors

Connector Description Type Comments

J1 I2C 4-pin header Reserved for LSI internal use.

J2 Connector for battery

backup daughter card

J3 Universal

Asynchronus Receiver/Transmitter (UART) debugging

J4 Mode select 2-pin

J5 Clear NVRAM 2-pin

J6 Write-pending

Indicator (dirty cache) LED

3-2 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics

header This header is for an optional daughter card that provides

3-pin connector

connector

2-pin header Connector for an LED mounted on the system enclosure.

battery backup on the onboard cache SDRAM.

Reserved for LSI internal use.

Used to clear the contents of the non-volatile random access memory.

The LED indicates when the data in the cache has yet to be written to the storage devices.

Table 3.1 MegaRAID 320-0X Headers and Connectors (Cont.)

Connector Description Type Comments

J7 Onboard BIOS

Disabled

J8 Serial EEPROM 2-pin

J9 NMI (non-maskable

interrupt)

2-pin header Disables the BIOS so that it won’t run on the firmware.

connector

2-pin connector

No jumper: BIOS enabled (default) Jumpered: BIOS disabled

Provides board information, such as serial number, OEM number, revision number, manufacturing data. This eliminates the need to open the system to obtain board information.

Reserved for LSI internal use.

3.2 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics

Tabl e 3 .2 shows the general characteristics for all MegaRAID 320-0X storage

adapters.

Table 3.2 Storage Adapter Characteristics

Flash ROM1Serial

EEPROM

Yes Yes 64-bit SE or

1. For boot code and firmware

2. For BIOS configuration storage

LVD/SE

Signaling Ultra320 SCSI Data Transfers SCSI Features

LVD interfaces

Up to 320 Mbytes/s as well as Fast, Ultra, Ultra2, and Ultra160 speeds; Synchronous offsets up to 62.

Plug n Play Scatter/Gather Activity LED

SCSI Termination

Active, Single Ended, or LVD

The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter ensures data integrity by intelligently validating the compatibility of the SCSI domain. The storage adapters also use Fusion-MPT architecture that allows for thinner drivers and better performance.

3.3 Technical Specifications

The design and implementation of the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The storage adapter carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, FCC Self-Certification logo, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI, and they meet the requirements of CISPR Class B.

MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics 3-3

3.3.1 Storage Adapter Specifications

Tabl e 3 .3 lists the specifications for the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter.

Table 3.3 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Specifications

MegaRAID 320-0X

Processor (PCI Controller)

Operating Voltage 3.3V, 5V, +12V, -12V

Card Size Low-Profile, half-length PCI adapter card size (6.6"

Array Interface to Host PCI-X

PCI Bus Data Transfer Rate Up to 533 Mbytes/s at 64-bit/66 MHz

Serial Port 3-pin RS232C-compatible connector (for

SCSI Controller(s) One LSI53C1020 or LSI53C1030 SCSI controller

SCSI Bus Termination Active, single-ended or LVD

Termination Disable Automatic through cable and device detection

Cache Configuration Integrated 64-bit (or optional 32-bit) 512 MB PC200

Double-Sided Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs)

Size of Flash ROM for Firmware

Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (RAM)

Intel® 80321 64-bit RISC processor @ 66 MHz

1. Note: The -12V power is used only for powering the RS232 (serial port) transceiver. The +12 is used only if the optional battery backup daughtercard is mounted.

X 2.536")

manufacturing use only)

DDR SDRAM

1 Mbyte or 2 Mbtye × 8 flash ROM

1 Mbyte is the standard size.

32 Kbyte × 8 for storing RAID configuration

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3.3.2 Array Performance Features

Tabl e 3 .4 displays the MegaRAID 320-0X array performance features:

Table 3.4 Array Performance Features

Specification MegaRAID 320-0X

PCI Host Data Transfer Rate 533 Mbytes/s

Drive Data Transfer Rate 320 Mbytes/s

Maximum Scatter/Gathers 26 elements

Maximum Size of I/O Requests 6.4 Mbytes in 64 Kbyte stripes

Maximum Queue Tags per Drive As many as the drive can accept

Stripe Sizes 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 Kbyte

Maximum Number of Concurrent Commands

3.3.3 Fault Tolerance

Tabl e 3 .5 displays the MegaRAID 320-0X fault tolerance features:

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Table 3.5 MegaRAID 320 Fault Tolerance Features

Specification MegaRAID 320-0X

Support for SMART

Optional Battery Backup for Cache Memory

Drive Failure Detection Automatic

Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Automatic

Parity Generation and Checking Yes

1. The Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART)

2. The data retention time listed in the table is for 64 MB of cache

detects predictable disk drive failures. SMART also monitors the internal performance of all motors, heads, and drive electronics.

memory. If the cache memory is larger than that, the data retention time is shorter.

Ye s

Yes. Up to 72 hours data retention for 64 MB.

Technical Specifications 3-5

3.3.4 Electrical Characteristics

This section provides the power requirements for the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapters. Table 3.6 lists the maximum power requirements, which include SCSI TERMPWR, under normal operation.

Table 3.6 Maximum Power Requirements

Storage Adapter

MegaRAID 320-0X 5 A 0.0 A 25 W 0 °C to 55 °C

PCI/PCI-X +5.0 V

PCI/PCI-X +3.3 V

PCI PRSNT1#/ PRSNT2# Power Over the Operating Range

The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapters have the following thermal, atmospheric, and safety characteristics.

3.3.5 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics

For all MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapters, the thermal and atmospheric characteristics are:

• Temperature range: 0 °C to 55 °C (dry bulb)

• Relative humidity range: 20% to 80% noncondensing

• Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C

The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for the MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter:

• Temperature range: − 40 °C to + 115 °C (dry bulb)

• Relative humidity range: 20% to 80% noncondensing

3.3.6 Safety Characteristics

The MegaRAID 320-0X storage adapter meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Since these boards are installed in a PCI-X bus slot, all voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.

3-6 MegaRAID 320-0X Storage Adapter Characteristics

Appendix A Audible Warnings

The MegaRAID SCSI 320-0X RAID controller has an onboard tone generator that indicates events and errors.

Table A.1 Audible Warnings and Descriptions

Tone Pattern Meaning Examples

Three seconds on and one second off

One second on and one second off

One second on and three seconds off

A logical drive is offline.

A logical drive is running in degraded mode.

An automatically initiated rebuild has been completed.

One or more drives in a RAID 0 configuration failed.

Two or more drives in a RAID 1, or 5 configuration failed.

One drive in a RAID 5 configuration failed.

While you were away from the system, a disk drive in a RAID 1, or 5 configuration failed and was rebuilt.

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A-2 Audible Warnings

Appendix B Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

Active Termination

BIOS Basic Input/Output System. Software that provides basic read/write capability.

Configuration Refers to the way a computer is setup; the combined hardware components

Device Driver A program that allows a microprocessor (through the operating system) to direct

Differential SCSI A hardware configuration for connecting SCSI devices. It uses a pair of lines

Domain Validation

EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. A memory chip

The electrical connection required at each end of the SCSI bus, composed of active voltage regulation and a set of termination resistors. Ultra SCSI, Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra160 SCSI, and Ultra320 SCSI require active termination.

Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). The system BIOS on the mainboard of a computer is used to boot and control the system. The SCSI BIOS on your host adapter acts as an extension of the system BIOS.

(computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that make up a computer system; or the software settings that allow the hardware components to communicate with each other.

the operation of a peripheral device.

for each signal transfer (as opposed to Single-Ended SCSI which references each SCSI signal to a common ground).

Domain Validation is a software procedure in which a host queries a device to determine its ability to communicate at the negotiated Ultra320 data rate.

typically used to store configuration information. See NVRAM.

External SCSI Device

Fusion-MPT Architecture

A SCSI device installed outside the computer cabinet. These devices are connected together using specific types of shielded cables.

Fusion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) architecture consists of several main elements: Fusion-MPT firmware, the Fibre Channel and SCSI hardware, and the operating system level drivers that support these architectures. Fusion-

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MPT architecture offers a single binary, operating system driver that supports both Fibre Channel and SCSI devices now.

Host The computer system in which a storage adapter is installed. It uses the storage

adapter to transfer information to and from devices attached to the SCSI bus.

Host Adapter Board (HAB)

Internal SCSI Device

A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides a device connection to the computer system.

A SCSI device installed inside the computer cabinet. These devices are connected together using an unshielded ribbon cable.

Main Memory The part of a computer’s memory which is directly accessible by the CPU

(usually synonymous with RAM).

NVRAM Non-volatile Random Access Memory. Actually an EEPROM (Electronically

Erasable Read-Only Memory chip) used to store configuration information. See EEPROM.

PCI and PCI-X Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and Peripheral Component

Interconnect-extended. A high performance local bus specification that allows connection of devices directly to computer memory. The PCI Local Bus allows transparent upgrades from 32-bit data path at 33 MHz to 64-bit data path at 33 MHz, and from 32-bit data path at 66 MHz to 64-bit data path at 66 MHz. The PCI-X Local Bus supports a 64-bit data path at 133 MHz.

Peripheral Devices

A piece of hardware (such as a video monitor, disk drive, printer, or CD-ROM) used with a computer and under the computer’s control. SCSI peripherals are controlled through a SCSI storage adapter (host adapter).

SCSI Bus A storage adapter (host adapter) and one or more SCSI peripherals connected

by cables in a linear configuration. The adapter may exist anywhere on the bus, allowing connection of both internal and external SCSI devices. A system may have more than one SCSI bus by using a multi-channel adapter or by using multiple adapters.

SCSI Device Any device that conforms to the SCSI standard and is attached to the SCSI bus

by a SCSI cable. This includes SCSI storage adapters (host adapters) and SCSI peripherals.

SCSI ID A way to uniquely identify each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Each SCSI bus

has eight available SCSI IDs numbered 0 through 7 (or 0 through 15 for Wide SCSI). The storage adapter (host adapter) usually gets the highest ID (7 or 15) giving it priority to control the bus.

B-2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

Single-Ended SCSI

A hardware specification for connecting SCSI devices. It references each SCSI signal to a common ground. This is the most common method (as opposed to differential SCSI, which uses a separate ground for each signal).

TolerANT A technology developed and used by LSI Logic to improve data integrity, data

transfer rates, and noise immunity through the use of active negation and input signal filtering.

Ultra SCSI A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to 20 Mbytes/s

over an 8-bit SCSI bus and up to 40 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit SCSI bus.

Ultra2 SCSI A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to 40 Mbytes/s

over an 8-bit SCSI bus, and up to 80 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit SCSI bus.

Ultra160 SCSI A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to

160 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit SCSI bus.

Ultra320 SCSI A standard for SCSI data transfers. It allows a transfer rate of up to

320 Mbytes/s over a 16-bit SCSI bus.

VHDCI Very High-Density Cable Interconnect. This cable is used to connect external

connectors to your storage adapter.

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B-4 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

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