Supero AOC-LPZCR2 User manual
Rev. 1.0
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SUPER
USER'S GUIDE
All-In-One ZCR Card
AOC-LPZCR2
AOC-LPZCR2 User's Guide
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Manual Revision: Rev. 1.0
Release Date: March 15, 2006
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction.............................................................................1-4
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2 Introduction to SATA and SAS ............................................................. 1-4
1.3.1 SES-2 and SAF-TE ................................................................................ 1-4
1.3.2 Proper Cable Configuration for SES-2 .................................................... 1-5
1.4 Product Features.................................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Checklist ................................................................................................. 1-6
1.6 An important Note to the User ............................................................. 1-6
1.7 Contacting Supermicro........................................................................... 1-7
1.8 Product Compliance Information ......................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Software Installation ...........2-1
2.1 AOC-LPZCR2 Card Layout and Jumper Locations ............... 2-1
2.2.1 Jumper and Connector Descriptions ....................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Jumpers and LED Indicators.................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Intelligent Interface Management: SAF-TE .......................................... 2-4
2.4 Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Installing the Controller Driver ............................................................ 2-6
2.5.1 Creating the Driver Floppy Disk............................................................. 2-6
2.5.2 Adding the Driver into an Existing System.............................................. 2-6
2.5.3 Installing the Driver into a New System .................................................. 2-7
Chapter 3: RAID Configuration................................................................3-1
3.1 Using Adaptec's Array Configuration Utility ....................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Using Adaptec's SCSISelect Utility ....................................................... 3-18
3.2.2 Using Adaptec's SATASelect Utility ....................................................... 3-22
3.2.3 Using Adaptec's SerialSelect Utility....................................................... 3-23
3.2.4 Using Physical Configuration Utility ...................................................... 3-25
3.3 Using Disk Utilities .............................................................................. 3-26
3.3.1 Using Disk Utilities (*for SCSI only) ...................................................... 3-26
3.3.2 Using Disk Utilities (*for SATA/SAS only) ............................................. 3-28
3.3.2.1 To Format a Disk Drive .............................................................. 3-28
3.3.2.2 To Verify Disk Media .................................................................. 3-29
3.4 To Exit the Array Configuration Utility ............................................. 3-29
3.5 Using Adaptec's Storage Manager to Configure RAID Settings .... 3-30
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 4-1
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's Second Generation
Zero-Channel RAID solution into their RAID system. It provides detailed information
for the installation and use of the AOC-LPZCR2 All-In-One card that supports SAS/
SATA/SCSI configurations in a slim-size card. Outperforming our first generation
ZCR cards, the Supermicro AOC-LPZCR2 offers an innovative, mature, complete
and cost effective solution to the ever-increasing demands of disk density and data
integrity of today's servers.
1.1 Overview
The AOC-LPZCR2 is a highly efficient, highly compatible and easy-to-use RAID
card that allows the user to take advantage of the AMI MG9071/9072 Firmware and
the Q-Logic GEM318/359 Firmware to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10,
JBOD*, and RAID50**. With Intel's 80321 600 MHz I/O Processor and 256 MB ECC
DDR memory built-in, the AOC-LPZCR2 supports PCI-X speeds up to 100MHz and
provides the user with a high-speed, space-saving, scalable and intelligent hardware
RAID solutions. (Notes: *JBOD is available for SATA/SAS/SCSI only. **RAID 50
is available for SAS and SATA only.)
1.2 Introduction to SATA (Serial ATA) and SAS (Serial
Attached SCSI)
Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a
minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It
is a serial link which supports SATA transfer rates from 150MBps. Because the
serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel
ATA (PATA), SATA systems provide more efficient system cooling, faster data
transfer and better functionality than Parallel ATA.
With the functionality provided by the onboard SAS Firmware, the AOC-LPZCR2
offers unprecedented I/O throughput, reliability and scalability to the IT industry.
In addition, with a dynamic serial-link transmission infrastructure built-in, the
AOC-LPZCR2 supports both SATA and SAS without any bridging, providing the
user with unparalleled data storage expansion and inter-connectivity capability.
1.3.1 SCSI Enclosure Services 2 (SES-2) and SCSI Ac-
cessed Fault Enclosure Management (SAF-TE)
The AOC-LPZCR2 offers the following SES-2 and SAF-TE advanced features:
Supports SAF-TE Industry standard to interface with enclosed components
Supports Disk Drive Failure Alarm and LED indicator
Supports Disk Drive Rebuild LED Indicator
Supports Disk Drive Hot Spare LED Indicator
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Provides temperature monitoring
LED Indicators and Drive Failure Alarm help minimize human errors
1.3.2 Proper SAS Cable Configuration for the SES-2
Enclosure Management
For SES-2 to work properly, you will need to select the correct SAS cable for your
system. There are two kinds of SAS cables that support Sideband Signals:
Mini SAS 4i to 4 ports
Mini SAS 4i to Mini SAS 4i
Please refer to the table below for proper cable configuration:
1.4 Product Features
The AOC-LPZCR2 Series: (Low Profile Skyhawk ZCR RAID Card)
• Low profile Form Factor (2.5" H x 7.0" W) (65.0 mm H x 178.0 mm W)
• Intel's 80321 I/O Processor @ 600MHz built-in
• 256 MB onboard ECC DDR memory
• 1 amp@ 3.3V
• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 50* and JBOD** supported (*See
Notes 1 & 2 Below.)
(a) SAS (-based on the AMI MG9071/9072 Firmware)
• Supports I2C Interface
• Downward compatible with SATA disk drives
• Supports PCI-X up to 100 MHz in the green slot (*See Note3)
(b) SCSI (-based on the Q-Logic GEM318/GEM359 Firmware)
• Supports Q-Logic's GEM318 or GEM359 Firmware with I2C Interface
• Supports PCI-X up to 100 MHz in the green slot (*See Note 3)
Operating Systems supported
* Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003
* Linux: SuSE 9.0, SuSE 9.1, SuSE 9.2, Red Hat 3.0 and Red Hat 4.0
* Upgradable in the future.
(*Notes: Note 1: RAID 50 is available for SAS/SATA.
Note 2: JBOD is available for SATA/SAS/SCSI.
Note 3: Please install the ZCR card in the green slot.)
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Cable Part # Type Length Example
CBL-0097L-02 Mini SAS 4i to 4 ports 19.69” (50CM) X6DH3-G2 to CSE-SAS-743TQ
CBL-0118L-02 Mini SAS 4i to 4 ports 9.06” (23CM) X6DH3-G2 to CSE-SAS-822TQ,
6024H-32 (R), 7044H-32
CBL-0119L-02 Mini SAS 4i to 4 ports 5.19” (13CM) X6DHR-3G2 to CSE-SAS-813TQ,
6014H-32
CBL-0108L-02 Mini SAS 4i to Mini SAS 4i 15.35” (39CM) X6DHP-3G2 to CSE-SAS-816A,
6014P-32 (R)
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Management support
* Adaptec's Storage Manager (ASM)
* Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU)
* Adaptec Configuration Utility (ACU)
* SES-2 (*SAS only)
* SAF-TE (*SCSI and SATA only)
Key RAID Features
* RAID detection, buildup, deletion, addition, and error detection
* Disk initialization, verification and repairing
* Hot-spare disk drive support for easy replacement
* Hot-spare disk drive support with automatic rebuild
1.5 CheckList
If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact
Supermicro's Tech. Support. Please refer to the following checklist when
contacting us.
i. AOC-LPZCR2: 600MHz/256MB All-in-One PCI-X Zero-Channel RAID Card
(Note 1),
ii. Brackets: One full-size bracket, one low-profile bracket and two screws,
iii. Jumper: One jumper on position J5 to enable the SATA mode as default (Note
2),
iv. CBL-0102: One SATA I2C LED Cable (Note 3),
v. CDR-LPZCR2: One Installation CD,
vi. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-LPZCR2).
1.6 An Important Note to the User
The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The AOC-LPZCR2
card you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics
shown in the manual.
*Notes:
Note 1: For SES-2 to work properly, you will need to have a Supermicro's SAS
Backplane that supports SES-2 installed in the system. In addition, you will
need to use a proper cable as specified on the previous page. Please refer to
Section 3.4 for more details.
Note 2: The AOC-LPZCR2 supports SCSI, SAS, and SATA. However, you will
need to configure jumper settings for these functions to work properly. Please
refer to Page 2-2 for jumper information.
Note 3: This cable is used for SATA LED only. Refer to the SAF-TE section on
Page 2-4 for more information.
Note 4: RAID 50 is available for SAS/SATA only.
Note 5: JBOD is available for SATA/SAS/SCSI.
Note 6: Please install the ZCR card in the green slot.
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1.7 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
1.8 Product Compliance Information
The AOC-LPZCR2 is compliant with the following product standards/
requirements:
* USA: FCC 47 CFR, Part 15, subpart B
* European Union: EN 55022
EN 55024
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Notes
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Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Installation
Rear view
2.1 AOC-LPZCR2 Card Layout and Jumper Locations
AOC-LPZCR2 Card Layout and Jumper Locations
Front view
5V LED
DS14
I/O Processor
AOC-LPZCR2
7.0”
2.5”
DS13
3V LED
Act.
J2
J6
I
2
C
J5
J3
SATA2
J4
Cache
Cache
Cache
Flash
EPROM
NVS
RAM
CPLD SCSI
SAS
J7
Buzzer
Connector
J1
Chapter 2
Technical Specifications and Software
Installation
DS10
DS11
DS12
DS 4
DS 5
DS 6
DS 7
DS 8
Diag.LED
Diag.LED
Cache
Cache
SRAM
Flash EPROM
Flash EPROM
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2.2.1 Jumper and Connector Descriptions
Jumper Description
J2 Activity LED Connector
J4 Buzzer Connector
Connector Description
J1 System Management Bus (I2C) (*See I2C cable
connection on the next page.)
J3 SCSI Mode (On: Enable)
J5 Serial ATA Mode (SATA 2) Mode (On: Enable)
J7 SAS Mode (On: Enable)
(DS10-12, DS4),(DS5-8) Diagnostic LED Indicators
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