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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller...
  • Page 2 Second Edition (January 2017) © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2017. All rights reserved. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925...
  • Page 3 Overview, provides a general overview of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller. • Chapter 2, ServeRAID Controller Hardware Installation, describes the procedures for installing the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller. • Chapter 3, ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Characteristics, provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller.
  • Page 4 Related Publications ServeRAID-M Device Driver Installation User’s Guide This document explains how to install the ServeRAID-M device driver for your operating system. The information in this document is independent of the back-end bus and applies to the ServeRAID-M controllers. ServeRAID-M Software User’s Guide This document explains how to use the storage configuration utilities to configure, monitor, and maintain your ServeRAID-M controller and the storage-related devices connected to the controllers.
  • Page 5 Safety Preface...
  • Page 6 Preface...
  • Page 7 Preface...
  • Page 8 Safety Statements viii Preface...
  • Page 9 Preface...
  • Page 10 Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge – Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Overview Overview Notices and Statements ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Descriptions and Limitations 1.3.1 Controller Limitations Technical Description Integrated MegaRAID Mode Configuration Scenarios 1.6.1 Number of Physical Disks Supported Benefits of the SAS Interface 1.7.1 PCI Express Architecture 1.7.2...
  • Page 12 Backplane on an Enclosure After Installing the Controller Chapter 3 ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Characteristics ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Descriptions 3.1.1 Board Layout and Connector Information Characteristics of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Technical Specifications 3.3.1 Controller Specifications 3.3.2 Array Performance Features 3.3.3 Fault Tolerance 3.3.4...
  • Page 13 B.5.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement B.5.2 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement B.5.3 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement B.5.4 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement B.5.5 Germany Class A statement B.5.6 Japan VCCI Class A statement B.5.7 Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement B.5.8...
  • Page 14 Contents...
  • Page 15 Figures Example of a SAS Direct-Connect Application Example of a ServeRAID Controller Configured with an Expander ServeRAID M1115 Controller Installation in a PCI Express Slot Connecting a ServeRAID M1115 Controller Internal Connector to a Drive Backplane Card Layout for the ServeRAID M1115 RAID Controller...
  • Page 16 Contents...
  • Page 17 ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Array Limitations 1-11 ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Specifications 1-17 ServeRAID M1115 Controller Connectors ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Characteristics ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Specifications Array Performance Features Fault Tolerance Features Power Supply for the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Contents xvii...

  • Page 18: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller, which has RAID control capabilities. It consists of the following sections: • Section 1.1, “Overview” • Section 1.2, “Notices and Statements” • Section 1.3, “ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Descriptions and Limitations”...
  • Page 19 PCI Express controller, it addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across midrange and enterprise-class server platforms. Lenovo offers a family of SAS controllers to address the needs for both internal solutions and external solutions.The controller supports the SAS protocol as described in the Serial Attached SCSI Standard, version 3.0.

  • Page 20: Notices And Statements

    Notices and Statements ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Descriptions and Limitations The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller is a PCI-Express 2.0, half- size, half-height RAID controller based on the LSISAS2008 PCI Express- SAS/SATA I/O Processor chip. The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Notices and Statements...

  • Page 21: Controller Limitations

    SAS 4i (SFF-8087) connectors. The controller is available with eight PHYs. 1.3.1 Controller Limitations The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller has the following limitations: • You can connect only one device per SAS PHY unless you use an expander •...
  • Page 22 The controller integrates eight high-performance SAS/SATA PHYs and a PCI Express bus master DMA core. Each of the eight PHYs is capable of 6.0 Gb/s SAS link rates and 6.0 Gb/s SATA III link rates. The LSISAS2008 ROC device provides an eight-lane, 5-Gb/s PCI Express host interface, eight 6.0 Gb/s SAS or 6.0 Gb/s SATA ports, and a full-featured, hardware-based RAID implementation.

  • Page 23: Integrated Megaraid Mode

    Integrated MegaRAID Mode You can run this ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller in integrated MegaRAID (iMR) mode. Integrated MegaRAID is a highly integrated, low-cost RAID solution made possible by Fusion-MPT™ architecture. It is a processor-based, hardware RAID solution designed for system environments requiring redundancy and high availability where a full- featured RAID implementation is not desired or might be cost prohibitive.
  • Page 24 Figure 1.1 Example of a SAS Direct-Connect Application SAS/SATA III Device 32-Bit Memory Address/Data Flash ROM/ SAS/SATA III Device PSBRAM/ PCI Express NVSRAM RAID Controller SAS/SATA III Device Interface SAS/SATA III Device PCI Express Interface The following figure shows an example of a ServeRAID controller configured with an expander that is connected to SAS disks, SATA III disks, or both.

  • Page 25: Number Of Physical Disks Supported

    1.6.1 Number of Physical Disks Supported Your configuration planning for your ServeRAID controller depends in part on the number of physical disks that you want to use in a RAID array. The number of drives in an array determines the RAID levels that can be supported by this controller.

  • Page 26: Pci Express Architecture

    The ServeRAID-M1115 controller uses Fusion-MPT™ architecture for all major operating systems, thinner drivers, and better performance. Benefits of the ServeRAID M1115 Controller This section provides a summary of the features and benefits of the ServeRAID-M1115 controller. It contains information on SAS features, SATA features, PCI performance, integration, usability, and flexibility.

  • Page 27: Sas Features

    • Two internal connectors • Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 in Integrated MegaRAID mode (RAID 5 and 50 are supported with an optional upgrade key) • Advanced array configuration and management utilities • Online RAID level migration •...

  • Page 28: Sas Array Limitations

    16 arrays per controller. In addition, though you can have up to 16 virtual disks per array, and up to 16 arrays per controller, there is a limit of 16 virtual disks per controller. Benefits of the ServeRAID M1115 Controller 1-11...

  • Page 29: Sata Iii Features

    1.8.3 SATA III Features The following list describes the SATA III features of the ServeRAID ServeRAID-M1115 controller: • Supports SATA III data transfers of 6.0 Gbs/s • Supports STP data transfers of 3.0 Gbs/s • Provides a serial, point-to-point storage interface •...

  • Page 30: Flexibility Features

    Configuration data is saved in both the NVRAM on the RAID controller and on the drives attached to the controller. This action maintains the integrity of the data on each drive, even if the drives have changed their target ID. Benefits of the ServeRAID M1115 Controller 1-13...

  • Page 31: Drive Migration

    Note: If you move a drive that is being rebuilt, the rebuild operation will restart, not resume. Follow these steps to use drive roaming: Step 1. Turn off the power to the server and all physical disks, enclosures, and system components. Disconnect the power cords from the system.
  • Page 32 Close the cabinet of the host system. Step 9. Reconnect the power cords to the system. Step 10. Turn on the power to the system. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. Benefits of the ServeRAID M1115 Controller 1-15...

  • Page 33: New Drives Attached To A Serveraid Controller

    1.8.9 New Drives Attached to a ServeRAID Controller In the Integrated MegaRAID mode, when you insert a new drive with valid metadata into a ServeRAID system, the drive state of the new drive is either foreign or unconfigured bad. The specific drive state depends on the Maintain PD Fail History setting, and whether the drive had been inserted in the system before.

  • Page 34: Hardware Specifications

    PCI Express slot. Table 1.3 describes the hardware configuration features of the controller. Table 1.3 ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Specifications Specification ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 in Integrated MegaRAID mode. RAID 5 and 50 are supported with an optional upgrade key.

  • Page 35: Technical Support

    Hardware Exclusive OR (XOR) Assistance Direct I/O Architecture Fusion-MPT 1 The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller does not support cache policy, which includes write-back, write-through, adaptive read ahead, non-read ahead, read ahead, cache I/O, and direct I/O settings. 1.10 Technical Support For information about the technical support available for this product, see Appendix A, “Getting Help and Technical...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2 Serveraid Controller Hardware Installation

    The ServeRAID M Documentation CD containing the documentation • The necessary internal cables • SAS physical disks or SATA II physical disks (Mechanical or Solid State Devices, SSDs) Note: For optimal performance, use an uninterruptible power supply. ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Quick Installation

    Quick Installation The following steps are for quick installation of your controller. These steps are for experienced computer users/installers. Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation,” contains the steps for all others to follow. Step 1. Review all safety information provided with the server; then, turn off the power to the server and all of the attached devices, and unplug the server and the device power cords.
  • Page 38 Step 3. Review the Controller Connectors Refer to Chapter 3, “ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Characteristics” for a diagram of the ServeRAID M1115 controller with its connectors. Step 4. Review the Controller Limitations Review Section 1.3.1, “Controller Limitations”...
  • Page 39 Figure 2.1 ServeRAID M1115 Controller Installation in a PCI Express Slot Bracket Screw Press here Press here 85061-03 32-bit slots (3.3 V) PCI-e slot Edge of Motherboard 64-bit slots (3.3 V) Step 6. Connect the Controller to the Drive Backplane on an Enclosure...
  • Page 40 Device driver updates are made available periodically. To make sure that you have the current version of the driver, download the latest driver at http://support.lenovo.com. See the readme file that accompanies the driver for any updated information. For details on installing the driver, refer to the ServeRAID-M Device Driver Installation User’s Guide on the ServeRAID M...

  • Page 41: Connecting A Serveraid-M1115 Sas/Sata Controller To A Drive Backplane On An Enclosure

    Connecting a ServeRAID-M1115 SAS/SATA Controller to a Drive Backplane on an Enclosure This section describes how to connect the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller by cable to the drive backplane on an enclosure. The enclosure can contain SAS drives and SATA drives.

  • Page 42: After Installing The Controller

    Figure 2.2 Connecting a ServeRAID M1115 Controller Internal Connector to a Drive Backplane 3_01265-00 Step 6. Replace the server cover. Step 7. Slide the server into the rack. Step 8. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Serveraid M1115 Sas/Sata Controller Characteristics

    Chapter 3 ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Con- troller Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller. It consists of the following sections: • Section 3.1, “ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Descriptions” • Section 3.2, “Characteristics of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller”...

  • Page 44: Serveraid M1115 Controller Connectors

    Figure 3.1 Card Layout for the ServeRAID M1115 RAID Controller 85043-00 Table 3.1 ServeRAID M1115 Controller Connectors Connector Description Type Comments CPLD header 10-pin Reserved for Lenovo use. header External LED drive 4-pin Connects to external, bi-color activity/fault header connector LEDs that indicates drive activity or drive faults.

  • Page 45: Characteristics Of The Serveraid M1115 Sas/Sata Controller

    SAS domain. The controller uses Fusion-MPT architecture, which allows for thinner drivers and better performance. Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The controller carries the following marks and certifications: •...

  • Page 46: Controller Specifications

    The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller is CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1 First Edition listed Accessory, UL file number E257743. 3.3.1 Controller Specifications Table 3.3 lists the specifications for the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller. Table 3.3 ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Specifications...

  • Page 47: Array Performance Features

    8, 16, 32, or 64 Kbyte Maximum Number of Concurrent Commands 3.3.3 Fault Tolerance Table 3.5 shows the fault tolerance features of the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller. Table 3.5 Fault Tolerance Features Specification ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller Support for SMART...

  • Page 48: Power Supply Requirements For The Serveraid M1115 Sas/Sata Controller

    3.3.4 Power Supply Requirements for the ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller All power is supplied to the controller through the PCI Express 3.3V rails and the 12V rail. Onboard switching regulator circuitry operating from the 3.3V rails and the 12V rail provide the necessary voltages. The following states determine the typical current consumption of the controller: •...

  • Page 49: Safety Characteristics

    Temperature range: −30 °C to +80 °C 3.3.6 Safety Characteristics The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.

  • Page 50: Appendix A Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix A Getting Help and Technical Assistance ServeRAID-M1115 SAS/SATA Controller User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Before You Call

    A.1 Before you call Getting Help and Technical Assistance...

  • Page 52: Using The Documentation

    A.2 Using the documentation A.3 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Using the documentation...

  • Page 53: Software Service And Support

    A.4 Software service and support A.5 Hardware service and support Getting Help and Technical Assistance...

  • Page 54: Taiwan Product Service

    A.6 Taiwan product service Taiwan product service...

  • Page 55: Appendix B Notices

    Appendix B Notices ServeRAID-M1115 SAS/SATA Controller User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Trademarks

    B.1 Trademarks Notices...

  • Page 57: Important Notes

    B.2 Important Notes Important Notes...

  • Page 58: Recycling Information

    B.3 Recycling information B.4 Telecommunication regulatory statement B.5 Electronic emission notices Notices...

  • Page 59: Electronic Emission Notices

    B.5.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement B.5.2 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement B.5.3 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement Electronic emission notices...

  • Page 60: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    B.5.4 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Notices...

  • Page 61: Germany Class A Statement

    B.5.5 Germany Class A statement Electronic emission notices...

  • Page 62: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    B.5.6 Japan VCCI Class A statement B.5.7 Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement Notices...

  • Page 63: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    B.5.8 Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement B.5.9 People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement B.5.10 Taiwan Class A compliance statement Electronic emission notices...

  • Page 64: Glossary Of Terms And Abbreviations

    A SAS device installed outside the computer cabinet. These devices are device connected using specific types of shielded cables. Fusion-MPT Fusion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) architecture consists of architecture several main elements: Fusion-MPT firmware, the Fibre Channel and ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 SCSI hardware, and the operating system level drivers that support these architectures. Fusion-MPT architecture offers a single binary, operating system driver that supports both Fibre Channel and SCSI devices. host The computer system in which a storage controller is installed. It uses the storage controller to transfer information to and from devices attached to the SCSI bus.
  • Page 66 a unifying I/O architecture for various systems: desktops, workstations, mobile, server, communications, and embedded devices. peripheral A piece of hardware (such as a video monitor, drive, printer, or CD-ROM) devices used with a computer and under the control of the computer. SCSI peripherals are controlled through a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller (host controller).
  • Page 67 The ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA controller is a versatile controller that provides the backbone of both server and high-end workstation environments. Each port on the RAID controller supports SAS devices and/or SATA devices. SAS device Any device that conforms to the SAS standard and is attached to the SAS bus by a SAS cable.
  • Page 68 therefore, may have several stripes. The amount of space consumed by a stripe is the same on each disk included in the stripe. The portion of a stripe that resides on a single disk is a stripe element. Striping by itself does not provide data redundancy;...
  • Page 69 P/N: 81Y1009...

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