Modular RAID Controllers

Modular RAID 12Gb/s (SAS3.0)

Connectors

Connector Type

SAS MLC1 x4 SAS, ports 0- 3

SAS MLC2 x4 SAS, ports 4- 7

HDD LED

FBU

Hard drive activity indication LED

1-6

Description

SFF 8643 Mini SAS HD 4i connector for SAS

IO cable to backplane and hard drives

SFF 8643 Mini SAS HD 4i connector for SAS

IO cable to backplane and hard drives

6-pin connector

Pin 4 to connect activity LED

Connector on TFM to attach FBU

Indicators

LED

L1 (green blinking)

Description

Heart Beat

5.1.4

Installation

This section describes how to install the SAS RAID controller in a server.

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CAUTION!

To safeguard against data loss, remember to back up your data before you change your system configuration.

To install the new controller, proceed as follows:

Step 1 Unpack the controller

Unpack the new controller in a static-free environment. Remove it from the anti-static bag and inspect it for damage.

If the controller appears to be damaged, contact the Fujitsu support service.

Step 2 Prepare the server

Turn off the server and remove the cover from the chassis.

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Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Install the new SAS RAID controller

Insert the controller in a suitable PCI Express slot on the system board. Press down gently but firmly to ensure the controller is properly seated in the slot. Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the PCI card hold down latches. Connect the SAS and/or SATA HDDs located in the system to the SAS cable connector(s) on the controller. Refer to your server specific

Upgrade and Maintenance Manual for information on the PCI

Express slot and installing the controller.

Power-up the computer

Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cable(s).

Start up the computer. Ensure that the SAS and/or SATA II devices are properly connected to the controller.

During booting, a message similar to the following is displayed:

LSI MegaRAID SAS-MFI BIOS Version NTxx (Build ..date..)

Copyright(c) 2014, LSI Corporation

HA-x (Bus x Dev y) PRAID EP400i / EP420i (D3216)

FW package: xxxx

Run the BIOS Configuration Utility

Run the BIOS Configuration Utility to configure the physical arrays and logical drives. Press CTRL+R immediately to run the utility, when the following message appears on the screen:

Press <Ctrl><R> to Run MegaRAID Configuration Utility

Install the operating system driver

The controller can operate under various operating systems. To use these operating systems, you must install software drivers.

The ServerView Suite DVD 1 includes drivers for the supported operating systems, along with documentation. You can view the supported operating systems and download the latest drivers for

RAID adapters on the website at:

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/

For Japan please use the URL:

http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/

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