Seagate NWD-WLP4-200, NWD-WLP4-400, NWD-BLP4-400, NWD-BLP4-800, NWD-BLP4-1600 User Manual

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User Guide

Seagate® Nytro® WarpDrive® and Nytro XP6000 Flash Accelerator Cards

NWD-WLP4-200 NWD-WLP4-400 NWD-BLP4-400 NWD-BLP4-800 NWD-BLP4-1600 XP6209-4A1024 XP6209-4B2048 XP6210-4A2048 XP6210-4B2048 NWD-BFH6-1200 NWD-BFH8-1600 NWD-BFH8-3200

DB15-000652-14 Version 1.12 December 2017

Revision History

Version and Date Description of Changes

Version 1.12, December 2017 Added Section 3.6, Safety, Standards, and Compliance.

For a comprehensive list of changes to this document, see Revision History on page 34.

Publication number: DB15-000652-14, December 2017

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When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatt ing and other func tions, and thus wil l not be available for data storage. Actual quantities will vary based on various factors, including file size, file format, features and application software. Actual data rates may vary depending on operating environment and other factors. The export or re-export of hardware or software containing encryption may be regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more information, visit www.bis.doc.gov), and controlled for import and use outside of the U.S. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

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Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.4 Nytro WarpDrive and Nytro XP6000 Card Characteristics Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Quick Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Hardware Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.1 Card Retention, Shipping, and the PCIe Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.2 Hardware Installation for the Nytro WarpDrive 6203, Nytro XP6209, Nytro XP6210 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.3 Hardware Installation for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.3 Software Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.1 Windows Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.2 Linux Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.3 FreeBSD Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.4 VMware Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.4.1 VMware ESXi5.0, ESXi5.1, ESXi5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 BIOS Boot Support Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4.1 Changing the BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.5 Managing the Nytro WarpDrive Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 3: Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1 Nytro WarpDrive 6203 Card Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.1 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.2 Troubleshooting the Nytro WarpDrive Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1.3 Power Consumption for the Nytro WarpDrive 6203 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2 Nytro XP6209 Card Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2.1 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2.2 Troubleshooting the Nytro WarpDrive 6209 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2.3 Power Consumption for the Nytro XP6209 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.2.4 Thermal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2.4.1 Maximum Sensor Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.3 Nytro XP6210 Card Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3.1 Bracket LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3.2 Troubleshooting the Nytro XP6210 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.3.3 Power Consumption for the Nytro XP6210 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.4 Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.4.1 Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.4.2 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.4.3 Troubleshooting the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.4.4 Power Consumption for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.4.5 Qualified Servers for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.4.6 Drivers for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.5 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.6 Safety, Standards, and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.6.1 Regulatory and Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.6.2 Agency and Safety Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.6.2.1 Safety certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.6.2.2 European Union (EU) CE Marking Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3.6.2.3 Australian RCM Compliance Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.6.2.4 Canada ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.6.2.5 South Korean KC Certification Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.6.2.6 Morocco Commodity Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.6.2.7 Taiwanese BSMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.6.2.8 FCC verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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3.6.2.9 Japan VCCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.6.3 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.6.3.1 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substance Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.6.3.2 China Requirements—China RoHS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.6.3.3 Taiwan Requirements—Taiwan RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Seagate Technology Support Services

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

The Seagate® Nytro® WarpDrive® Acceleration Application cards are block storage devices. The cards present themselves to the operating system through a Fusion-MPT™ interface as single or multiple drives that require minimal user configuration. You can use these cards for either nonpersistent (for example, cache) or persistent (for example, database files) data.

The Nytro WarpDrive cards have Flash ROM for storing the BIOS and firmware, and NVRAM for storing nonvolatile user data. The cards have three LEDs on the PCI bracket to indicate activity, drive life, and status. The Nytro WarpDrive cards have a PCI Express® (PCIe®) interface that complies with the PCI Express Specification 2.0 or PCI Express Specification 3.0.

The functionality of the Nytro WarpDrive cards comes from a SAS2008 or SAS2308 I/O controller with Nytro WarpDrive firmware that runs on the internal processor..

1.2 Related Documents

Refer to the following documents for more information on the Nytro WarpDrive card and related tools.

 Seagate® Nytro® WarpDrive® and Nytro XP6000 Application Acceleration Card r112.00.51.00 Release Notes  Seagate® Nytro® WarpDrive® Application Acceleration Card Management Utility User Guide  Seagate® Nytro® WarpDrive® 6203 Application Acceleration Card Quick Installation Guide  Seagate® Nytro® XP6209 Application Acceleration Card User Guide  Seagate® Nytro® XP6209 Application Acceleration Card Quick Installation Guide  Seagate® Nytro® XP6210 Application Acceleration Card Quick Installation Guide  Seagate® Nytro® WarpDrive® 6301 Application Acceleration Card Quick Installation Guide

1.3 Features

This section lists the features of the Nytro WarpDrive and Nytro XP6000 cards.

 Proven enterprise firmware stack  Best-in-class read and write performance  Average latency of less than 50 ms  Low host burden – No static CPU and memory overhead  Support for Windows®, Linux® VMware®, and FreeBSD® operating systems  Bootable  PCIe 2.0, x8 (for the Nytro WarpDrive 6203, Nytro XP6209, and Nytro XP6210 cards)  PCIe 3.0 x 8 (for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 card)  Profile and form factor varies  PCIe standard or low-profile bracket  LEDs for data activity, drive life, and drive status  High reliability with block-level, page-level, and die-level failure protection

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1.4 Nytro WarpDrive and Nytro XP6000 Card Characteristics Summary

The Nytro WarpDrive and Nytro XP6000 cards contain Flash ROM for storing the BIOS and firmware. Three LEDs are located on the PCI bracket to indicate activity, drive life, and status.

The following table shows the characteristics of each Nytro WarpDrive and Nytro XP6000 card model.

Table 1 Nytro WarpDrive Card and Nytro XP6000 Characteristics Summary

Device Name Model Name Capacity Connector

Nytro WarpDrive 6203 NWD-WLP4-200 200 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 SLC

Nytro WarpDrive 6203 NWD-WLP4-400 400 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 SLC HHHL SAS2008

Nytro WarpDrive 6203 NWD-BLP4-400 400 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 MLC

Nytro WarpDrive 6203 NWD-BLP4-800 800 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 MLC HHHL SAS2008

Nytro WarpDrive 6203 NWD-BLP4-1600 1600 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 MLC HHHL SAS2008

Nytro XP6209 XP6209-4A1024 930 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 MLC HHHL SAS2008

Nytro XP6209 XP6209-4B2048 1796 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF2582 MLC HHHL SAS2008

Nytro XP6210 XP6210-4A2048 1860 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF 2582 MLC Full Height Half

Nytro XP6210 XP6210-4B2048 1860 GB X8 PCIe 2.0 SF 2582 MLC FHHL SAS2008

Nytro WarpDrive 6301 NWD-BFH6-1200 1200 GB X8 PCIe 3.0 SF2582 MLC FHHL SAS2308

Nytro WarpDrive 6301 NWD-BFH8-1600 1600 GB X8 PCIe 3.0 SF2582 MLC FHHL SAS2308

Nytro WarpDrive 6301 NWD-BFH8-3200 3200 GB X8 PCIe 3.0 SF2582 MLC FHHL SAS2308

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Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Quick Installation Instructions

You can use the quick installation instructions to install your Nytro WarpDrive card, or you can see the next section if you need more detailed installation instructions.

To quickly install your Nytro WarpDrive card, follow these instructions.

1. Unpack the Nytro WarpDrive card and inspect it for damage.

2. Turn off the server, and remove the power cord.

3. Remove the cover from the server.

4. Insert the card in an available PCIe slot.

5. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis.

6. Replace the cover and the power cord, then turn on the server.

The Nytro WarpDrive card hardware installation is complete.

2.2 Hardware Installation Instructions

2.2.1 Card Retention, Shipping, and the PCIe Specification

The PCIe specification requires that add-in cards with a mass of greater than 350 grams must have additional card retention at the server level. Neither the connector nor the optional hockey stick feature described in the PCIe specification provides the required retention.

Server OEMs and ODMs are solely responsible for choosing and qualifying their own server and rack shipping solution. Seagate does not qualify the server and rack shipping solution and is not responsible for such solution or any impact to Seagate products.

Seagate will make available mechanical design collateral for its products, which may be used by server OEMs and ODMs to design retention features for their server products. Seagate information is provided AS IS only and Seagate does not certify any design retention features used by OEMs and ODMs.

Seagate does not perform server and rack shock and vibration testing of OEM and ODM products. OEMs and ODMs are solely responsible for any server and rack shock and vibration testing.

2.2.2 Hardware Installation for the Nytro WarpDrive 6203, Nytro XP6209, Nytro XP6210 Cards

1. Unpack the Nytro WarpDrive card and inspect it for damage. Unpack the card in a static-free environment and follow good antistatic grounding procedures. Remove the Nytro WarpDrive card from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect it for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Seagate, or your reseller support representative.

NOTE Back up your data before changing your system configuration.

2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the server, and disconnect the power cords from the power supply. Remove the cover from the chassis.

WAR NIN G To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the server from the main power

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3. Replace the PCI mounting bracket (system dependent). If required for your system, replace the shorter PCI mounting bracket that ships on the Nytro WarpDrive card with the full-height bracket supplied. Save the two screws from the short bracket and use the screws to attach the full-height bracket.

4. Insert the Nytro WarpDrive card in an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty PCIe slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the server chassis that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable. Align the card to the PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to properly seat the card in the slot. The following figure shows how to insert the card in a PCIe slot.

Figure 1 Card Installation for the Nytro WarpDrive 6203, Nytro XP6209, and the Nytro XP6210 Cards

NOTE The shape, size, and locations of components on your Nytro WarpDrive

card might vary from this illustration.

5. For highest performance, make sure that the PCIe slot is PCIe 2.0 and make sure that it has an active width of dedicated eight lanes. The Nytro WarpDrive card functions with an active width of four lanes or two lanes, but with reduced performance.

CAUTION The location must meet the 300 LFM (linear feet/minute) minimum

airflow requirement.

6. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the system retention mechanism to secure the card to the system’s chassis.

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7. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cords, and power up the system. Replace the server’s cover, reconnect the power cords, and reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.

The Nytro WarpDrive card hardware installation is complete.

2.2.3 Hardware Installation for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card

NOTE Back up your data before changing your system configuration.

2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the server, and disconnect the power cords from the power supply. Remove the cover from the chassis.

WAR NIN G To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the server from the main power

and from any networks before you install the card.

3. Insert the Nytro WarpDrive card in an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty PCIe slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the server chassis that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable. Align the card to the PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to properly seat the card in the slot. The following figure shows how to insert the card in a PCIe slot.

NOTE Make sure that the PCIe slot is capable of providing 75 W of power.

Otherwise, install the auxiliary power cable shown in the following figure. The auxiliary power cable connects to an auxiliary power supply.

Figure 2 Card Installation for the Nytro WarpDrive 6301 Card

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NOTE The shape, size, and locations of components on your Nytro WarpDrive

card might vary from this illustration.

4. For highest performance, make sure that the PCIe slot is PCIe 3.0 and make sure that it has an active width of eight lanes or sixteen lanes. The Nytro WarpDrive card functions with an active width of four lanes or two lanes, but with reduced performance.

CAUTION The location must meet the 300 LFM (linear feet/minute) minimum

airflow requirement.

5. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the system retention mechanism to secure the card to the system’s chassis.

6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cords, and power up the system. Replace the server’s cover, reconnect the power cords, and reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.

The Nytro WarpDrive card hardware installation is complete.

NOTE For all server types, do not ship the 6301 card installed or mounted

inside a server. Ship the card separately and install the card into the server at its final destination. This prevents potential damage during shipment. If the card is shipped installed in a server and is damaged during shipment, the applicable warranty is void.

2.3 Software Installation Instructions

2.3.1 Windows Driver Installation

Download the latest Windows Server® 2012 R2 drivers from the Seagate website. To install the appropriate device driver, follow these steps:

1. Go to this website:

https://www.seagate.com/support/solid-state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/nytro-warpdrive-accelerator-card/ downloads/

2. Click the driver you need.

3. Open the Windows Driver Configuration Utility file and follow the instructions to install the driver.

2.3.2 Linux Driver Installation

Seagate provides open source drivers in the following ways:

 Precompiled binaries to add to an existing installation using driver update disks or RPMs for

selected distributions.

 Fusion-MPT™ source to add or update any distribution.

Download the latest Linux® drivers from the Seagate website. To install the appropriate device driver, follow these steps:

1. Go to this website:

https://www.seagate.com/support/solid-state-flash-storage/accelerator-cards/nytro-warpdrive-accelerator-card/ downloads/

2. Click the driver you need.

3. Download the driver files and install the RPM files.

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