LSI Network Card SAS3041E User Manual

USER’S  
GUIDE  
PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s  
Serial Attached SCSI  
(SAS) Host Adapters  
Model Numbers:  
LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL  
LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL  
LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL  
LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL  
LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL  
LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL  
LSISAS3800E  
LSISAS3801E, LSISAS3801EL  
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This document describes the LSI Logic Corporation LSISAS3041E,  
LSISAS3041EL, LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL, LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL,  
LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL, LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E,  
LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL PCI  
Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters and will remain the official reference  
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Preface  
This document is the user’s guide for the LSI Logic PCI Express to  
3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters, referred to as LSI PCIe to SAS host  
adapters. It contains a functional description of the LSI PCIe to SAS host  
adapters as well as physical and electrical specifications. It also contains  
instructions for installing the host adapters and for connecting SAS  
devices.  
Audience  
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with Serial  
Attached SCSI (SAS) devices and PCI Express devices. This document  
benefits people installing and using the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter.  
Organization  
This document has the following chapters:  
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the LSI PCIe to SAS host  
adapters.  
Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes how to install the LSI  
PCIe to SAS host adapters in a system.  
Chapter 3, Host Adapter Characteristics, provides the  
environmental and electrical specifications for the LSI PCIe to SAS  
host adapters. This chapter also provides the mechanical drawings  
and connector locations for the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters.  
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Related Publications  
LSI Logic Documents  
LSISAS1064E PCI Express to 4-Port Serial Attached SCSI Controller  
Technical Manual, Document No. DB14-000331-02  
LSISAS1068E PCI Express to 8-Port Serial Attached SCSI Controller  
Technical Manual, Document No. DB14-000330-02  
Fusion-MPT™ Device Management User’s Guide, Document No.  
DB15-000186-01  
Integrated RAID User’s Guide, Document No. DB15-000292-00  
Integrated RAID for SAS User’s Guide, Document No. DB15-000357-00  
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8/2006 This release provides information about the LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL,  
LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL, LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL, LSISAS3442E,  
LSISAS3442EL, LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E,  
LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL PCI  
Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapters. Several of these host adapters were  
previously featured in the 3 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI Host Adapters User’s  
Guide (March 2006, Version 2.0).  
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Contents  
Chapter 1  
Introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
Overview  
1-1  
1-3  
Features  
1.3.1  
1.4  
Chapter 2  
2.1  
2.2  
Detailed Installation Instructions  
2-2  
Chapter 3  
Host Adapter Characteristics  
3.1.1  
3.1.2  
3.1.3  
3.1.4  
3.1.5  
3.1.6  
3.1.7  
LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Host Adapters  
LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Host Adapters  
LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Host Adapters  
LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Host Adapters  
LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Host Adapters  
Characteristics  
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LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Host Adapters  
Characteristics  
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3.2.2  
3.2.3  
Electrical Characteristics  
Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics  
Safety Characteristics  
Customer Feedback  
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3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3800E Board Layout  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
3.1  
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SAS Bandwidths  
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1-3  
Software Support  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
This chapter describes the LSI Logic PCI Express to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host  
adapters and consists of the following sections:  
Section 1.1, “Overview”  
Section 1.2, “Features”  
Section 1.3, “PCI Performance”  
Section 1.4, “Software”  
1.1 Overview  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters provide four or eight serial ports for  
connection to SAS/SATA (Serial ATA) devices. Each port is capable of  
3.0 Gbit/s SAS link rates and 3.0 Gbit/s SATA link rates. The PCI Express  
transmission and reception data rate is 2.5 Gbits/s in each direction,  
yielding a total bandwidth of 5.0 Gbits/s for each full-duplex lane. The LSI  
PCIe to SAS host adapters are implemented using four or eight PCI  
Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum transmission  
and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s.  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters contain Flash ROM for storing the  
BIOS and firmware, and NVSRAM for storing nonvolatile RAID  
information. The LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL, LSISAS3443E,  
LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E,  
LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL host adapters provide a 128 K x  
36-bit PBSRAM memory device for storing SAS Address Port information  
allowing for connection to more than 128 devices. The LEDs on the host  
adapters report a heartbeat, activity, and fault conditions when detected  
by firmware. Fusion-MPT™ firmware operates the host adapter.  
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The PCI Express interface is compliant with the PCI Express  
Specification, revision 1.0a. All PCI software is backwards compliant with  
previous versions of the PCI/PCI-X specifications. The LSI PCIe to SAS  
products implement the PCI Express interface as a x4 or x8 interface.  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters use either a standard PCI or a low-  
profile PCI bracket type. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter SAS  
interface is compatible with the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI Specification,  
revision 1.0 and the Serial ATA Specification, revision 1.0a.  
The functionality of LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters come from either the  
LSISAS1064E controller chip or the LSISAS1068E controller chips. The  
LSISAS1064E integrates four high-performance SAS/SATA phys and the  
LSISAS1068E integrates eight high-performance SAS/SATA phys. The  
design of LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters makes it easy to add SAS  
interfaces to any computer, workstation, or server with a PCI Express  
bus.  
Table 1.1 shows the LSI PCIe to SAS controllers and their associated  
host adapters that support SAS/SATA devices. All board numbers contain  
an “E” after the numeric portion of their name, indicating that they use  
the PCI Express bus. Boards without an “Lafter the numbers in their  
name use a standard PCI bracket type. Boards with an “Lafter the  
numbers in their name use a low-profile PCI bracket type.  
Table 1.1  
LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters and Controllers  
Controllers  
LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters  
LSISAS1064E  
LSISAS1068E  
LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL  
LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL, LSISAS3081E,  
LSISAS3081EL, LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL,  
LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E,  
LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E,  
LSISAS3801E  
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1.2 Features  
This section lists features of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters:  
Supports narrow port and wide port as shown in Table 1.2.  
Table 1.2  
SAS Bandwidths  
Half Duplex  
Narrow Port (1 Lane)—300 Mbytes/s Narrow Port (1 Lane)—600 Mbytes/s  
Wide Port (2 Lanes)—600 Mbytes/s Wide Port (2 Lanes)—1200 Mbytes/s  
Wide Port (4 Lanes)—1200 Mbytes/s Wide Port (4 Lanes)—2400 Mbytes/s  
Full Duplex  
Supports SSP, STP, and SMP as defined in the Serial Attached SCSI  
(SAS) Specification, version 1.0.  
Supports SATA as defined in the Serial ATA Specification, version  
1.0a.  
Provides configurable drive spin-up sequencing on a per-phy basis.  
Simplifies cabling with a point-to-point, serial architecture.  
Provides smaller and thinner cables that do not restrict airflow.  
Provides a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level storage interface.  
Transfers data using SCSI information units.  
Provides two LEDs for each phy to indicate link activity and faults for  
the LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL, LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL,  
LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL, LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL,  
LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL,  
LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL host board  
adapters (HBAs).  
Provides two light pipes routed through the PCI bracket for the  
LSISAS3041E, LSISAS3041EL, LSISAS3080E, LSISAS3080EL,  
LSISAS3081E, LSISAS3081EL, LSISAS3442E, LSISAS3442EL,  
LSISAS3443E, LSISAS3443EL, LSISAS3444E, LSISAS3444EL, and  
LSISAS3800E host adapters. One light pipe indicates activity on any  
phy. The other light pipe indicates a heartbeat or a fault condition.  
The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL use two LEDs routed  
through the PCI bracket for the same purpose.  
Provides compatibility with SATA target devices.  
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1.3 PCI Performance  
LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter boards support the PCI Express interface.  
The following lists are of their features.  
1.3.1 PCI Express Features  
The PCI Express features of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters include:  
Provides four (boards using LSISAS1064E) or eight (boards using  
LSISAS1068E) PCI Express phys  
Supports a single-phy (1 lane) link transfer rate up to 2.5 Gbits/s in  
each direction  
Supports x8, x4, and x1 link widths  
Automatically downshifts to a x4 link width if plugged into a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector  
Provides a scalable interface  
Single-lane aggregate bandwidth of up to 0.5 Gbytes/s  
(500 Mbytes/s)  
Quad-lane aggregate bandwidth of up to 2.0 Gbytes/s  
(2000 Mbytes/s)  
8-lane aggregate bandwidth of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s  
(4000 Mbytes/s)  
Supports serial, point-to-point interconnections between devices  
Reduces the electrical load of the connection  
Enables higher transmission and reception frequencies  
Supports lane reversal and polarity inversion  
Supports PCI Express Hot Plug  
Supports Power Management  
Supports PCI Power Management 1.2  
Supports Active State Power Management (ASPM), including the  
L0, L0s, L1 states, by placing links in a power-savings mode  
during times of no link activity  
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Contains a replay buffer that preserves a copy of the data for  
retransmission in case a CRC error occurs  
Supports the PCI Express Advanced Error Reporting capabilities  
Uses a packetized and layered architecture  
Achieves a high bandwidth per pin with low overhead and low latency  
PCI Express is software compatible with PCI and PCI-X software  
Leverages existing PCI device drivers  
Supports the Memory, I/O, and Configuration address spaces  
Supports memory read/write transactions, I/O read/write  
transactions, and configuration read/write transactions  
Provides 4 Kbytes of PCI Configuration address space per device  
Supports posted and non-posted transactions  
Provides quality of service (QOS) link configuration and arbitration  
policies  
Supports Traffic Class 0 and one virtual channel  
Supports Message Signaled Interrupts (both MSI and MSI-X) as well  
as INTx interrupt signaling for legacy PCI support  
Supports end-to-end CRC (ECRC) and Advanced Error Reporting  
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1.4 Software  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters support all major operating systems,  
as shown in Table 1.3.  
Table 1.3  
Software Support  
OS Support  
Versions  
Windows  
XP, 2000, Server 2003 32-bit and 64-bit  
(x86, AMD, and IA-64)  
Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4  
Linux: SuSE Enterprise Server (SLES) 8 and 9  
Novel NetWare  
Sun Sparc Solaris  
Utilities  
5.1 and 6.5  
2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, and 2.10  
Install, Flash and BIOS Configuration Utility  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters use the Fusion-MPT architecture for  
all major operating systems, which allows for thinner drivers for better  
performance. To obtain a device driver that supports your operating  
system, contact the LSI Technical Support team at 719-533-7230 or visit  
our web site at http://www.lsilogic.com.  
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Chapter 2  
Hardware Installation  
how to install the LSI PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s SAS host adapter. This chapter  
consists of the following sections:  
Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Instructions”  
Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Instructions”  
The following steps summarizes the installation instructions.  
Use these instructions to install your LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter if you  
are comfortable with the installation procedure. Section 2.2, “Detailed  
Installation Instructions” provides detailed installation instructions.  
Step 1. Unpack the host adapter and inspect it for damage.  
Step 2. Turn off the system and remove the power cord(s).  
Step 3. Remove the cover from the system.  
Step 4. Insert the host adapter in an available PCI Express slot.  
Step 5. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis.  
Step 6. Connect the serial cable(s) between the host adapter and the  
serial hard disk drive(s). Figure 2.1 illustrates the locations of  
the connectors on your host adapter.  
Step 7. Replace the cover and the power cord(s), then power-up the  
system.  
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2.2 Detailed Installation Instructions  
The following steps provide detailed installation instructions:  
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 anti-static bag and inspect it for  
damage. Contact LSI or your OEM support representative if the  
host adapter appears damaged.  
Step 2. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord(s).  
Turn off the system’s power and physically remove the power  
cord(s) from the system.  
Step 3. Remove the cover from the system.  
Remove the cover from the system’s chassis. Disconnect the  
system from any networks.  
Step 4. Insert the host adapter in an available PCI Express slot.  
Locate an empty PCI Express slot. Remove the blank bracket  
panel on the back of the computer that is aligned with the PCI  
Express slot you have selected. Save the bracket screw when  
present.  
Align the host adapter to a PCI Express slot. Press down gently  
but firmly to properly seat the host adapter in the slot.  
Figure 2.1 illustrates how to insert the host adapter in a PCI  
Express slot.  
Step 5. Secure the bracket to the system’s chassis.  
Install the bracket screw, when present, or engage the system’s  
retention mechanism to secure the host adapter to the system’s  
chassis.  
Step 6. Connect the serial cable(s) between the host adapter and the  
serial hard disk drive(s) (HDD). Figure 2.1 illustrates the  
locations of the connectors on your host adapter.  
Step 7. Replace the cover and the power cord(s), then power-up the  
system.  
Replace the system’s cover, reconnect the power cord(s) and  
any network cables. Turn power on to the system.  
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LSI PCIe to SAS host adapter hardware installation is complete.  
Figure 2.1 Installing an LSI PCIe to SAS x8 Host Adapter in a  
PCI Express Slot  
HDD  
Connector  
Serial Signal  
Cables  
Bracket  
Screw  
Press Here  
HBA to HDD  
Breakout Cable  
Press Here  
4 Lane Internal  
HBA Connector  
SFF-8484  
4 Lane  
External  
PCB  
Receptacle  
and Cable  
with  
Jackscrews  
SFF-8470  
32-bit Slots  
(3.3 V)  
PCI Express x8 Slot  
Edge of  
Host Board  
64-bit Slots  
(3.3 V)  
Note:  
The HBA shape, size, and locations of components on your  
x8 (or x4) HBA and its bracket may vary from this  
illustration. A PCI Express connector is smaller than a  
PCI/PCI-X connector.  
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Chapter 3  
Host Adapter Characteristics  
This chapter describes the characteristics of the LSI PCIe to 3.0 Gbit/s  
SAS host adapters. The chapter includes these topics:  
Section 3.1, “Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters”  
Section 3.2, “Electrical and Environmental Specifications”  
3.1 Characteristics of the LSI PCIe to SAS Host Adapters  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters use either the LSISAS1064E  
controller or the LSISAS1068E controller. The LSISAS1064E controller  
connects up to four SAS/SATA devices to a computer system through the  
PCI Express interface. The LSISAS1068E controller connects up to eight  
SAS/SATA devices to a computer system through the PCI Express  
interface. The LSI controllers are implemented using either four  
(LSISAS1064E) or eight (LSISAS1068E) PCI Express phys. Each phy  
operates at 2.5 Gbits/s which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s.  
The LSISAS1064E and the LSISAS1068E controller chips contain the  
PCI Express functionality for the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters. The  
controller chip connects directly to the PCI Express bus and generates  
timing and protocol in compliance with the PCI Express specification.  
The LSISAS1064E and the LSISAS1068E controller chips contain the  
SAS/SATA functionality for the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters. The  
controller chips connect channels directly to the SAS/SATA devices.  
The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters provide a 2M x 8-bit Flash ROM for  
storing the BIOS and firmware. The LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters  
provide up to 32 K x 8-bit NVSRAM for storing the nonvolatile RAID  
information when a system failure happens. The LSISAS3442E,  
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LSISAS3444EL, LSISAS3800E, LSISAS3801E, and LSISAS3801EL  
host adapters provide a 128 K x 36-bit PBSRAM memory device for  
storing SAS Address Port information allowing for connection to more  
than 128 devices.  
3.1.1 LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL are the same HBA with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3041E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3041EL uses the low-profile (LPPCI) PCI  
bracket. Figure 3.1 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.1.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL host adapters have four LEDs,  
labeled A0–A3, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP3, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.1 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL host adapters have two light  
pipes routed through the PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to  
indicate activity on any phy. The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes  
green to indicate the LSISAS1064E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the  
LSISAS1064E firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.1.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the five different connectors on the  
LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL host adapters. See Figure 3.1 for  
connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has four PCI  
Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum transmission  
and reception rates of up to 2.0 Gbytes/s. The PCI Express connection  
is made through the edge connector J1. The signal definitions and pin  
numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2, J5–J7) – The LSISAS3041E supports  
SAS/SATA connections through connectors J2, J5, J6, and J7. These  
connectors are SATA internal right-angle connectors.  
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Activity LED Header (J3) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.1 LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3041E  
Standard PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3041EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
PCI Bracket  
Port 3  
Port 2  
Port 1  
Port 0  
J3  
J5  
J6  
J7  
J2  
Link Not Present LEDs  
J8  
LSISAS1064E  
Activity LEDs  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x4 lane board edge connector  
J2, J5–J7: SATA internal right-angle connectors  
J3: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LEDs  
3.1.1.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL boards are 6.6 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express x4 connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3041E and LSISAS3041EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.2 LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL are identical HBAs with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3080E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3080EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket.  
Figure 3.2 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.2.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL host adapters have eight LEDs,  
labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.2 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL host adapters have two light  
pipes routed through the PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to  
indicate activity on any phy. The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes  
green to indicate the LSISAS1068E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the  
LSISAS1068E firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.2.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the four different connectors on the  
LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL host adapters. See Figure 3.2 for  
connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3080E or LSISAS3080EL supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express  
link widths, and automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The PCI  
Express connection is made through the edge connector J1. The signal  
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J5) – The LSISAS3080E and  
LSISAS3080EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J3.  
The J2 and J3 connectors are SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle  
connectors with four sideband lines.  
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Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.2 LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3080E  
Standard PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3080EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
PCI Bracket  
J6  
J5  
J2  
Link  
Not Present  
LEDs  
Activity  
LEDs  
LSISAS1068E  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2, J5: SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle connectors with four  
sideband lines  
J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.2.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL boards are 6.3 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3080E and LSISAS3080EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.3 LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL are identical HBAs with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3081E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3081EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket.  
Figure 3.3 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.3.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL host adapters have eight LEDs,  
labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.3 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL host adapters have two light  
pipes routed through the PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to  
indicate activity on any phy. The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes  
green to indicate the LSISAS1068E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the  
LSISAS1068E firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.3.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the four different connectors on the  
LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL host adapters. See Figure 3.2 for  
connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3081E or LSISAS3081EL supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express  
link widths, and automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The PCI  
Express connection is made through the edge connector J1. The signal  
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J5) – The LSISAS3081E and  
LSISAS3081EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J5.  
The J2 and J5 connectors are SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal right-angle  
connectors.  
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Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.3 LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3081E  
Standard PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3081EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
PCI Bracket  
J6  
J2  
J5  
Link  
Not Present  
LEDs  
Activity  
LEDs  
LSISAS1068E  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2, J5: SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal right-angle connectors  
J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.3.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL boards are 6.6 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3081E and LSISAS3081EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.4 LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL are the same HBA with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3442E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3442EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket.  
Figure 3.4 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.4.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL host adapters have eight LEDs,  
labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.4 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL host adapters have two light  
pipes routed through the PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to  
indicate activity on any phy. The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes  
green to indicate the LSISAS1068E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the  
LSISAS1068E firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.4.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the four different connectors on the  
LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL host adapters. See Figure 3.4 for  
connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3442E or LSISAS3442EL supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express  
link widths, and automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The  
connection is made through the edge connector J1. The signal  
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J5) – The LSISAS3442E and  
LSISAS3442EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J5.  
The J5 connector is an SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle connector  
with four sideband lines. The J2 connector is an SFF-8470 SAS external  
right-angle connector.  
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Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.4 LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3442E  
Standard PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3442EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
PCI Bracket  
J6  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
LSISAS1068E  
J5  
Link  
Not Present  
LEDs  
Activity  
LEDs  
J2  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2: SFF-8470 SAS external right-angle connector  
J5: SFF-8484 SAS internal right-angle connector with four sideband  
lines  
J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.4.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL boards are 6.6 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express x8 connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3442E and LSISAS3442EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.5 LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL are the same HBA with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3443E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3443EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket.  
Figure 3.5 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.5.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL host adapters have eight LEDs,  
labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.5 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL host adapters have two light  
pipes routed through the PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to  
indicate activity on any phy. The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes  
green to indicate the LSISAS1068E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the  
LSISAS1068E firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.5.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the four different connectors on the  
LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL host adapters. See Figure 3.5 for  
connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3443E or LSISAS3443EL supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express  
link widths, and automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The  
connection is made through the edge connector J1. The signal  
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J5) – The LSISAS3443E and  
LSISAS3443EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J5.  
The J2 connector is an SFF-8088 mini-SAS external connector. The J5  
connector is an SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal connector.  
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Activity LED Header (J6) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.5 LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3443E  
Standard PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3443EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
PCI Bracket  
J6  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
J5  
LSISAS1068E  
SFF-8088  
Mini-SAS  
Connector  
Link  
Not Present  
LEDs  
J2  
Activity  
LEDs  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2: SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle connector  
J5: SFF-8087 mini-SAS internal right-angle connector with four  
sideband lines  
J6: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.5.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL boards are 6.6 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express x8 connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3443E and LSISAS3443EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.6 LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL are the same HBA with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3444E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3444EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket.  
Figure 3.6 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.6.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL host adapters have eight LEDs,  
labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.6 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL host adapters have two light  
pipes routed through the PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to  
indicate activity on any phy. The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes  
green to indicate the LSISAS1068E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the  
LSISAS1068E firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.6.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the seven different connectors on  
the LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL host adapters. See Figure 3.6 for  
connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3444E or LSISAS3444EL supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express  
link widths, and automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The  
connection is made through the edge connector J1. The signal  
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J3, J6–J8) – The LSISAS3444E and  
LSISAS3444EL support SAS connections through these connectors. The  
J3 and J6–J8 connectors are SATA internal latching right-angle  
connectors. The J2 connector is an SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-  
angle connector.  
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Activity LED Header (J9) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.6 LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3444E  
Standard PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3444EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
Port 3  
J3  
Port 2  
J6  
Port 1  
J7  
Port 0  
J8  
PCI Bracket  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
J9  
Link Not  
Present  
LEDs  
Activity  
LEDs  
LSISAS1068E  
SFF-8088  
Mini-SAS  
Connector  
J2  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2: SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle connector  
J3, J6–J8: SATA internal latching right-angle connectors  
J9: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.6.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL boards are 6.6 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express x8 connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3444E and LSISAS3444EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.7 LSISAS3800E Host Adapter Characteristics  
The LSISAS3800E uses a standard PCI bracket. Figure 3.7 shows the  
HBA and its bracket.  
3.1.7.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3800E host adapter has eight LEDs, labeled A0–A7, that  
turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of the eight phys.  
There are eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn yellow to indicate  
a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See Figure 3.7 for LED  
locations.  
The LSISAS3800E host adapter has two light pipes routed through the  
PCI bracket. One light pipe turns green to indicate activity on any phy.  
The other light pipe is bi-color. It flashes green to indicate the  
LSISAS1068E heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the LSISAS1068E  
firmware detects a fault condition.  
3.1.7.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the four different connectors on the  
LSISAS3800E host adapter. See Figure 3.7 for connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3800E supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express link widths, and  
automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4 connector or into a  
x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The connection is made  
through the edge connector J1. The signal definitions and pin numbers  
conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J3) – The LSISAS3800E supports  
SAS/SATA connections through connectors J2 and J3. The J2 and J3  
connectors are SFF-8470 SAS external right-angle connectors.  
Activity LED Header (J4) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
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Figure 3.7 LSISAS3800E Board Layout  
LSISAS3800E  
Standard  
PCI Bracket  
J4  
J3  
Two Light Pipes,  
One Green and  
One Bi-color  
Link Not  
Present  
LEDs  
LSISAS1068E  
Activity  
LEDs  
J2  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2 and J3: SFF-8470 SAS external right-angle connector  
J4: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.7.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3800E is 6.6 inches x 4.375 inches. PCI Express connection  
is made through the edge connector J1. The component height on the  
top and bottom of the LSISAS3800E board follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.1.8 LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Host Adapters Characteristics  
The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL are the same HBA with the  
exception of the PCI bracket. The LSISAS3801E uses a standard PCI  
bracket and the LSISAS3801EL uses a low-profile (LPPCI) PCI bracket.  
Figure 3.8 shows the HBAs and their brackets.  
3.1.8.1  
LEDs  
The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL host adapters have eight LEDs,  
labeled A0–A7, that turn green to indicate an activity condition on any of  
the eight phys. There are also eight LEDs, labeled LNP0–LNP7, that turn  
yellow to indicate a fault condition on any of the eight phys. See  
Figure 3.8 for LED locations.  
The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL host adapters contain two  
additional LEDs. One LED turns green to indicate activity on any phy.  
The other LED is bi-color. It flashes green to indicate the LSISAS1068E  
heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the LSISAS1068E firmware detects a  
fault condition.  
3.1.8.2  
Connectors  
This section provides a description of the four different types of  
connectors on the LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL host adapters.  
See Figure 3.8 for connector locations.  
PCI Express Connector (J1) – The PCI Express interface has eight  
PCI Express phys, which provide possible host-side maximum  
transmission and reception rates of up to 4.0 Gbytes/s. The  
LSISAS3801E or LSISAS3801EL supports x8, x4, and x1 PCI Express  
link widths, and automatically downshifts if plugged into either a x4  
connector or into a x8 connector that is wired as a x4 connector. The  
connection is made through the edge connector J1. The signal  
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCI Express specifications.  
SAS/SATA Connectors (J2 and J3) – The LSISAS3801E and  
LSISAS3801EL support SAS connections through connectors J2 and J3.  
These connectors are SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle  
connectors.  
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Activity LED Header (J4) – 4-pin, right angle, 0.1-inch pitch, pin header  
for driving external activity LEDs.  
Figure 3.8 LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL Board Layout  
LSISAS3801E  
Standard  
PCI Bracket  
LSISAS3801EL  
Low-Profile  
(LPPCI)  
J4  
PCI Bracket  
J3  
J2  
SFF-8088  
Mini-SAS  
Connectors  
LSISAS1068  
Link Not Present  
Activity  
J1  
J1: PCI Express x8 lane board edge connector  
J2 and J3: SFF-8088 mini-SAS external right-angle connectors  
J4: 4-pin, right angle, 0.1” pitch, pin header for driving external  
activity LED  
3.1.8.3  
Physical Characteristics  
The LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL boards are 6.6 inches x  
2.713 inches. PCI Express x8 connection is made through the edge  
connector J1. The component height on the top and bottom of the  
LSISAS3801E and LSISAS3801EL boards follows the PCI Express  
specifications.  
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3.2 Electrical and Environmental Specifications  
The design and implementation of the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters  
minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency  
energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board carries the  
CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC,  
Taiwan BSMI, Japan VCCI, FCC Class B and is marked with the FCC  
Self-Certification logo. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR  
Class B.  
3.2.1 Electrical Characteristics  
Table 3.1 lists the maximum power requirements for the LSI PCIe to SAS  
host adapters under normal operation.  
Table 3.1  
Maximum Power Requirements  
PCI Express  
Host Adapters  
+12.0 V  
Power  
Operating Range  
LSISAS3041E,  
LSISAS3041EL  
0.5 A  
6.0 W  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
LSISAS3080E,  
LSISAS3080EL  
0.5 A  
0.5 A  
0.5 A  
0.5 A  
0.5 A  
6.0 W  
6.0 W  
6.0 W  
6.0 W  
6.0 W  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
LSISAS3081E,  
LSISAS3081EL  
LSISAS3442E,  
LSISAS3442EL  
LSISAS3443E,  
LSISAS3443EL  
LSISAS3444E,  
LSISAS3444EL  
LSISAS3800E  
0.5 A  
0.5 A  
6.0 W  
6.0 W  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
0 ˚C to 60 ˚C  
LSISAS3801E,  
LSISAS3801EL  
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3.2.2 Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics  
The atmospheric characteristics for the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters  
are:  
Temperature range: 0 ˚C to 60 ˚C (dry bulb)  
Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing  
Maximum dew point temperature: 32 ˚C  
The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for  
the LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters:  
Temperature range: 45 ˚C to +105 ˚C (dry bulb)  
Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing  
3.2.3 Safety Characteristics  
All LSI PCIe to SAS host adapters meet or exceed the requirements of  
UL flammability rating 94V-0. Each bare board is marked with the  
supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Because  
these boards are installed in a PCI Express bus slot, all voltages are  
below the SELV 42.4 V limit.  
Electrical and Environmental Specifications  
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