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Sun StorageTek PCI Express SAS 8-Channel Internal HBA Installation Guide

For HBA Model SG-XPCIE8SAS-I-Z

820-4932-11



Contents

Preface

1. Introduction

Features

Performance

Mirroring Your Boot Disk

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Mirror Your Boot Disk

RAID Documentation

2. Preparing to Use the SAS HBA

Host Platform Support

HBA Drivers

The Tools & Drivers CD

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download a Tools & Drivers CD Image

Finding the Drivers You Need

3. Installing and Connecting the SAS HBA

Observing Antistatic and Handling Precautions

Installing the SAS HBA

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Unpack and Install the SAS HBA

Connecting the Disks

SAS Connectors on the PCIe Card

Disk Connection Instructions

Connecting HDDs in Servers With Eight Internal Disks

Connecting HDDs in Servers With Sixteen Internal Disks

A. SAS HBA Specifications

Physical Dimensions

Connectors

PCI Performance

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics

Safety Characteristics

B. Declaration of Conformity, Regulatory Compliance, and Safety Statements

Safety Agency Compliance Statements

Regulatory Compliance Statements