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1.5.2Operating System Support

The MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controllers supports the following operating systems:

Windows Vista, Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008

Red Hat Linux

SUSE Linux

Novell NetWare

SCO OpenServer

SCO UnixWare

Solaris

FreeBSD

To download the latest operating system drivers, go to:

http://www.lsi.com/cm/DownloadSearch.do.

The MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controllers use Fusion-MPT™ architecture for all major operating systems, thinner drivers, and better performance.

1.6Summary of SAS RAID Controller Characteristics

This section provides a summary of the features and benefits of the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controllers. It contains information on SAS features, SATA II features, PCI performance, integration, usability, and flexibility.

The MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID controllers have the following features:

PCI Express x8 lane width (with support for x16 connections)

PCI Express performance up to 5Gb/s per lane

Support for 512-Mbyte DDR2 800 MHz on-board SDRAM intelligent battery-backed module

One internal connector for the SAS 9240-4i, SAS 9260-4i, and SAS 9280-4i/4e RAID controllers

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Contents V e m b e r 2 0 0 USER’S GuideTrademark Acknowledgment Preface Organization AudienceMegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide Document Number 80-00163-01 Rev. DFd1sp ConventionsRevision History Notation Example Meaning and UseSafety Instructions When Working Inside Your Computer Preface XPreface Contents Appendix a Glossary of Terms Abbreviations Customer Feedback XivContents Figures XviContents Tables XviiiContents Overview Chapter Overview2Overview SAS Controller Descriptions General Description General Description Configuration Scenarios Example of an LSI SAS Direct-Connect Application PCI Express Architecture Benefits of the SAS InterfaceOperating System Support Summary of SAS RAID Controller CharacteristicsSAS Features SAS RAID Controller Array Limitations SAS Array Limitations12Overview Sata II Features Usability FeaturesPCI Express Performance Drive Roaming Flexibility FeaturesDrive Migration 16Overview MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller Features Hardware Specifications18Overview Mail Phone Support Technical Support20Overview Requirements Chapter MegaRAID SAS Hardware InstallationQuick Installation Detailed Installation Detailed InstallationBracket Screw Detailed Installation SAS Device Cables and Connectors After Installing the RAID ControllerSAS Device Cables and Connectors Sata II Connectors Serial Attached Scsi SAS Backplane Receptacle Connector Connecting the SAS 9260-8i RAID Controller to a Drive To Drive Enclosure Mini SAS Cable Plug Connector MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation MegaRAID SAS 9240 RAID Controllers MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller FamilyCard Layout for the MegaRAID SAS 9240-8i RAID Controller Jumper Type Description ConnectorsMegaRAID SAS 9260 RAID Controllers SAS 9240-4i/SAS 9240-8i RAID Controller JumpersCard Layout for the MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i RAID Controller JT1 SAS 9260-8i/SAS 9260DE-8i RAID Controller JumpersMegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide for MegaRAID SAS 9261 RAID ControllerSAS 9261-8i RAID Controller Jumpers Card Layout for the MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i RAID ControllerJT6B2 MegaRAID SAS 9280 RAID ControllersSAS 9280-8e and SAS 9280DE-8e RAID Controllers Connector Description CommentsSAS 9280-8e and SAS 9280DE-8e RAID Controllers Card Layout for the MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i/4e RAID Controller SAS 9280-4i/4e RAID Controller ConnectorsIpmi Flash Serial MegaRAID SAS 6Gb/s RAID Controller CharacteristicsMegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller Characteristics Data Transfer Rates Scsi Features TerminationTechnical Specifications MegaRAID SAS 9240, SAS 9260, SAS 9261, and SAS RAID Controller SpecificationsRAID Controller Specifications Specification RAID ControllersMegaRAID SAS 9240, SAS 9260, SAS Array Performance FeaturesArray Performance Features Specification 9261, and SAS 9280 RAID ControllersPower Supply Requirements for SAS 9240 RAID Controllers Fault ToleranceElectrical Characteristics Fault Tolerance Features10 Power Supply for SAS 9240 RAID Controllers Power Supply Requirements for SAS 9260 RAID ControllersPCI Edge Connector State 11 Power Supply for SAS 9260 RAID Controllers 12 Power Supply for SAS 9261 RAID Controllers Power Supply Requirements for the SAS 9261 RAID ControllerPower Supply Requirements for SAS 9280 RAID Controllers 13 Power Supply for SAS 9280 RAID Controllers Safety CharacteristicsValidation ConfigurationDevice driver DomainHot spare HostHost adapter BoardRAID levels Peripheral devicesSAS device Stripe sizeStriping Customer Feedback Excellent Good Average Fair Reader’s Comments