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- Page 1 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide CDP-00301-01-A Rev B Issue : October 28, 2014...
- Page 2 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Copyright © 2014 PMC-Sierra, Inc. All rights reserved. The information in this document is proprietary and confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. In any event, no part of this document may be reproduced or redistributed in any form without the express written consent of PMC-Sierra, Inc.
- Page 3 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Revision History Issue Issue Date Details of Change version September First release of document. 2014 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00301-01-A Rev A, Issue...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Contents Adaptec by PMC Product Support..........................5 Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty..........................6 Regulatory Compliance Statements..........................7 1 About This Guide..............................10 What You Need to Know Before You Begin....................10 Terminology Used in this Guide........................10 How to Find More Information........................10... -
Page 5: Adaptec By Pmc Product Support
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Adaptec by PMC Product Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec by PMC product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. -
Page 6: Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty 1. PMC-Sierra, Inc. (“PMC-Sierra”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. If... -
Page 7: Regulatory Compliance Statements
UL Compliance Statement Adaptec by PMC products are tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to UL 6095 0-1 Second Edition and IEC-60950-1 Second Edition standards, file numbers E175975. These products are for use only with UL listed ITE. - Page 8 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Special International Committee on Radio Interference Compliance Statement (CISPR 22) This product has been found to comply with the requirements of the Information Technology Equipment -- Radio Disturbance Characteristics -- Limits and Methods of Measurement (CISPR 22).
- Page 9 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide This equipment is home use (Class B) electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and to be used mainly at home and it can be used in all areas. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc.
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Page 10: About This Guide
You can find more information about your SAS Expander Card and the software and utilities included with it by referring to this document: • Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide (this guide)—Describes how to set up and install your SAS Expander Card and connect internal and external storage devices. -
Page 11: Kit Contents And System Requirements
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Kit Contents and System Requirements This section lists the contents of your SAS Expander Card kit and the system requirements for successfully installing and using your expander card. Kit Contents •... -
Page 12: About Your Sas Expander Card
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide About Your SAS Expander Card This section provides an overview of the features of your SAS Expander Card. Standard SAS Expander Card Features • Support for both SAS and SATA devices •... -
Page 13: Compatible Devices
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Compatible Devices • 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS-3, SAS-2 and SATA drives • Non-disk devices including SAS expanders • Supports drives of mixed capacity • SAS-3 and SAS-2 host controllers (RAID and Non-RAID) Block Diagram Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. -
Page 14: Board Dimensions
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Board Dimensions This table shows lists the board dimensions of your SAS Expander Card AEC-82885T . Dimension SAS Expander Card AEC-82885T Height 2.535" Length 6.00" PCB Thickness 0.062" Max Component Height, Top Side 0.570"... -
Page 15: About The Adaptec Sas Expander Aec-82885T
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide About the Adaptec SAS Expander AEC-82885T The SAS Expander Card AEC-82885T is a expander card with these features: 4 internal mini-SAS HD connectors UART 3 internal I2C for connector CN4... -
Page 16: Installing And Connecting The Sas Expander Card
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Installing and Connecting the SAS Expander Card This section explains how to install your SAS Expander Card and connect it to internal and external disk drives. Before You Begin • Read Safety Information on page 23. -
Page 17: Selecting Disk Drives And Cables
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide 2. Attach the low-profile bracket to the expander card. The low-profile bracket is installed on the back side of the expander, with the mounting screws inserted from the front, as shown the Figure 3. -
Page 18: Sas Connectors
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide SAS Connectors This section shows the internal and external SAS connectors. D E F G Connector Wide-Port to Controller Wide-Port to Expander Direct-Attached to Disk Yes – SAS ports 0-3 Yes –... -
Page 19: Installing The Sas Expander Card
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Installing the SAS Expander Card Follow the steps below to install your SAS Expander Card card and connect your internal or external storage devices. Caution: Be sure to handle the expander by its bracket or edges only. - Page 20 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide • Connect SAS HD cables between the expander card and internal disk drives: 7. Close your computer cabinet, reconnect the power cord and network cables, then power up the system.
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Page 21: Configuring The Sas Expander Card
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Configuring the SAS Expander Card After installing the SAS Expander Card in a server system, download and install the latest drivers (.inf files only) from the Adaptec Web site at start.adaptec.com. See... -
Page 22: Solving Problems
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Solving Problems This section provides basic troubleshooting information and solutions for solving problems with your SAS Expander Card. Troubleshooting Checklist If you encounter difficulties installing or using your SAS Expander Card, check these items first: •... -
Page 23: Appendix A Safety Information
• Put the expander down only on an anti-static surface such as the bag supplied in your kit. • If you are returning the expander to Adaptec by PMC Product Support, put it back in its anti-static bag immediately. -
Page 24: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Additionally, when chassis mounting the SAS Expander Card with screws (rather than installing in a PCIe slot), airflow must run horizontal to the fins of the heat sink. Forced airflow is required. Contact Adaptec Support for more information about the chassis mount option. - Page 25 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expander Card Installation and User's Guide Index boards, See expander kit contents cards, See expander low-profile bracket installing descriptions 16–17 disk drives mini-SAS electrostatic discharge expander operating systems 16–17 16–17 disk drives SAS cables expander card...
- Page 26 PMC-Sierra, Inc. 1380 Bordeaux Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA © Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2014 All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec by PMC logo are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Part Number: CDP-00301-01-A Rev B JPB 03/11...
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