Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 User Manual
Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 User Manual

Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 User Manual

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Broadcom
MegaRAID
9540-2M2 Boot Adapter
User Guide
Version 1.0
Broadcom
9540-2M2-UG100
November 11, 2022

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  • Page 1 ® ™ Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter User Guide Version 1.0 Broadcom 9540-2M2-UG100 November 11, 2022...
  • Page 2 Broadcom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or data herein to improve reliability, function, or design. Information furnished by Broadcom is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Broadcom does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of this information, nor the application or use of any product or circuit described herein, neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PCIe Host Interface................................5 Storage Interface Features..............................5 Adapter Security................................5 Adapter Installation Instructions............................ 6 MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter – Connector and LED Designations..............9 MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Technical Specifications................... 10 Marks, Certifications, Compliance, and Safety Characteristics................11 Appendix A: Revision History......................13...
  • Page 4: Broadcom Megaraid 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter User Guide

    Debian Linux • Oracle Enterprise Linux • Fedora • FreeBSD The firmware and drivers are routinely updated and made available on the Broadcom Support and Download center. Visit http://www.broadcom.com/support/download-search and download the latest firmware and driver for the adapter. Broadcom 9540-2M2-UG100...
  • Page 5: Pcie Host Interface

    ® ™ Broadcom 9540-2M2 User Guide Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter PCIe Host Interface The adapter’s PCIe 4.0 host interface provides maximum transmission and reception rates of up to 128 GT/s (16GB/s per lane). The tri-mode controller uses a packet-based communication protocol to communicate over the serial interconnect.
  • Page 6: Adapter Installation Instructions

    Hardware secure boot requires that each image be signed with a valid digital signature; otherwise, the image is considered invalid and does not execute. The adapter ships with a valid signed firmware image. All Broadcom-supplied firmware includes a valid digital signature; therefore, the hardware secure boot process is transparent unless the adapter encounters a counterfeit image.
  • Page 7 MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter 3. Review the adapter connectors. See MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter – Connector and LED Designations descriptions of the adapters that show their connectors. 4. Check the mounting bracket on the adapter. If required for your system, replace the full-profile mounting bracket that ships on the adapter with the low-profile bracket supplied.
  • Page 8 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Figure 2: Installing an Adapter in a PCIe Slot 8. Provide the required airflow for the installed adapter. See MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Technical Specifications to find the adapter’s cooling requirements. 9. Turn on the power to the system. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the AC power cords. Turn on power to the host computer.
  • Page 9: Megaraid 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter - Connector And Led Designations

    The following figure shows the connectors and LED locations on the adapter. A red circle near each header and connector identifies pin 1 in the figure. Figure 3: Card Layout for the MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Table 1: Headers and Connectors...
  • Page 10: Megaraid 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Technical Specifications

    When the IOC is in the proper temperature range, this LED is off. LED3 Green system heartbeat Indicates that the SAS3808 IOC is operating normally. MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Technical Specifications The operating (thermal and atmospheric) conditions for the adapter are as follows: • Relative humidity range (non-condensing): 5% to 90% •...
  • Page 11: Marks, Certifications, Compliance, And Safety Characteristics

    Marks, Certifications, and Compliance The design and implementation of the boot adapter minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The MegaRAID 9540-2M2 boot adapter, model 50148, shows the following marks and certifications. Table 3: Adapter Marks and Certifications...
  • Page 12 ® ™ Broadcom 9540-2M2 User Guide Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Mark Symbol Description For use with UL listed ITE equipment only. USA / Meets the following standards: Canada • Safety (UL UL 62368-1, Third Edition • Listed) CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-19, Third Edition CB Scheme —...
  • Page 13: Appendix A: Revision History

    ® ™ Broadcom 9540-2M2 User Guide Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter Revision History Version 1.0, November 11, 2022 Initial document release. Broadcom 9540-2M2-UG100...

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