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MegaRAID® SAS 9265-8i RAID
Controller
Quick Installation Guide
49754-00, Revision A
December 2010
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MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide Product Overview
Quick Installation Guide
MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller
Thank you for purchasing the LSI™ MegaRAID® 6Gb/s SAS 9265-8i 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. If you need more information about any
topic covered in this guide, refer to the related documents on your MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD.
Product Overview The MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID controller is a PCI-Express, low-profile RAID controller
that offers a 6 Gb/s transfer rate. It controls eight internal SAS/SATA ports through two
SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i internal connectors.
The MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID controller has a TMM02 unit, which is an on-board
512-MB or 1-GB non-volatile DDR3 1333MT/s transportable memory module. The
TMM02 unit connects remotely to the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 09
(LSIiBBU09). For more information about the LSIiBBU09 unit, refer to the MegaRAID
LSIiBBU09 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide on the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
Figure1 shows the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID controller.
Figure 1: MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller
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Installing the Controller
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideInstalling the Controller
NOTE: Record your controller serial number in a safe location in case you need to
contact LSI.
NOTE: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by this RAID controller.
Back up your data before changing your system configuration.
Otherwise, you might lose data.
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, or if the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD is missing, contact LSI or
your MegaRAID OEM support representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers for various operating systems, and
the following documentation:
— MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User’s Guide
— Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
— MegaRAID LSIiBBU09 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation
Guide
— Software license agreement
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.
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure that the computer is
disconnected from the power and from any networks.
3. Review the Jumpers and the Connectors
Figure2 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.
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J1A1
J1A2
J1A3
J1A4
J1A5
J1A7
J2B3
J2B4
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Figure 2: Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller
NOTE: Pin 1 on the headers and connectors is highlighted in red in Figure2.
Tab le 1 describes the jumpers and the connectors on the RAID controller.
Table 1: Jumpers and Connectors
Jumper/
Connector
Type Description
J1A1 Global drive fault LED header 2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates whether
a drive is in a fault condition.
J1A2 Write pending LED header 2-pin connector
Connects 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 LSI Test header 2-pin connector
Reserved for internal use.
J1A4 Activity LED header 2-pin connector
Connects to an LED that indicates activity
on the drives connected to the controller.
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J1A5
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2
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Table 1: Jumpers and Connectors (Continued)
Jumper/
Connector
J1A5 Individual PHY and Drive Fault
Indication header
Ports 3-0
Ports 7-4
Type Description
2x8-pin header
Connects to an LED that indicates whether
a drive is in a fault condition. There is one
LED per port. When lit, each LED indicates
the corresponding drive has failed or is in
the Unconfigured-Bad state.
The LEDs function in a direct-attach
configuration (there are no SAS
expanders). Direct attach is defined as a
maximum of one drive connected directly
to each port.
J1A7
J1B1 Serial EEPROM (SBR) 2-pin connector
J2B1 x4 SAS Ports 0-3 internal connector SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i internal connector
J2B2 x4 SAS Ports 4-7 internal connector SFF-8087 mini SAS 4i internal connector
J2B3 Advanced Software Hardware Key
I2C Enclosure Management
connector
header
3-pin connector
Supports SES (SCSI enclosure services)
over I2C through an internal I2C backplane
cable.
Provides controller information, such as
the serial number, revision, and
manufacturing date. The default is no
shunt installed.
Connects the controller by cable to SAS
drives or SATA 2 drives.
Connects the controller by cable to SAS
drives or SATA 2 drives.
3-pin header
Enables support for selected advanced
features, such as recovery, CacheCade,
FastPath, and SafeStore disk encryption.
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Table 1: Jumpers and Connectors (Continued)
Jumper/
Connector
J2B4 Standard edge card connector The RAID controller interfaces with the
J5A1 Serial Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
connector for the Expander
J5B1 TMM02 DDR3 connector 240-pin connector
J6A1 Serial Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
connector for the Expander
Type Description
host system through a standard edge
card.
This interface provides power to the board
2
and an I
bus for IPMI.
4-pin connector
Reserved for LSI use.
Connects the controller to the
transportable memory module. The
TMM02 unit connects to a remote
LSIiBBU09 intelligent battery backup unit.
4-pin connector
Reserved for LSI use.
C interface connected to the I2C
4. Install the RAID Controller
Insert the controller into a PCI Express slot on the motherboard, as shown in
Figure3. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the controller correctly in the slot.
Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
NOTE: This contoller is a PCI Express x8 card and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots.
However, some PCIe slots support only PCIe graphics cards; if a RAID controller is
installed, the card will not function.
NOTE: Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the PCI Express
slot.
Figure 3: Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller
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Screw
PCI Socket
Edge of
Motherboard
Press
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Press
Here
5. Configure and Install the SAS Devices, SATA II 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 II Devices, or Both in the
Host Computer Case
Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA II devices, or
both. See Figure2 to view the connector locations.
NOTE: Refer to the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User Guide on the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for detailed information about the SAS cables.
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 II 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.
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MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide Supported RAID Levels
8. Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility
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.
NOTE: Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide for detailed steps on
configuring groups and virtual drives.
9. Install the Operating System Driver
The controller can operate under various operating systems, but you must install
the software drivers first.
The MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD includes the software drivers for the
supported operating systems, along with documentation. You can view the
supported operating systems and download the latest drivers for RAID controllers
from the LSI web site at: http://www.lsi.com/cm/DownloadSearch.do. Access the
download center, and follow the steps to download the driver.
Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide on the
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for more information about 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. There is no data redundancy. 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 are used to provide protection
against the failure of up to two drives. In each row of data blocks, two sets of parity
data are stored.
RAID 00 (data striping across RAID 0 drive groups): RAID 00 is a spanned drive
group that creates a striped set from a series of RAID 0 drive groups.
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.
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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.
NOTE: Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD for more information about RAID levels
Technical Support For assistance in installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAID SAS 9265-8i RAID
controller, contact an LSI Technical Support representative.
Click the following link to access the LSI Technical Support page for storage and board
support:
http://www.lsi.com/support/storage/tech_support/index.html
From this page, you can send an email or call Technical Support, or submit a new
service request and view its status.
Support Request:
http://www.lsi.com/support/support_form.html
Phone Support:
http://www.lsi.com/support/storage/phone_tech_support/index.html
1-800-633-4545 (North America)
00-800-5745-6442 (International)
NOTE: The international toll-free number does not require country-specific access
codes.
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