SAS 9305-24i PCI Express to 12Gb/s Serial Attached

SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter

User Guide

Version 1.1

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: SAS 9305-24i Host Bus Adapter User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Functional Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.1 PCI Express Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.2 SAS-3 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3.3 LED Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 12Gb/s SAS 9305-24i HBA Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.1 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.2 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.3 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.4 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.5 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.6 Thermal and Atmospheric Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7 Hardware Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.8 Configuring the 9305-24i HBA with Port Widths Greater than x1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.9 Replacing the Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.10 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.11 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Chapter 1: SAS 9305-24i Host Bus Adapter User Guide

1.1 Overview

The PCI Express (PCIe)-to-Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) host bus adapter (HBA), referred to as the Avago 12Gb/s SAS HBA,
provides high-performance internal storage connectivity for servers and workstations. The 12Gb/s SAS HBA provides
twenty-four lanes of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8Gb/s performance. The
low-profile design of the SAS HBA includes a full-height mounting bracket and a low-profile mounting bracket that
create a universal fit for any server. The 12Gb/s SAS HBA is developed on the Fusion-MPT-based SAS 3224 controller
that integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 3.0 technology and 12Gb/s SAS technology.

1.2 Features

This section lists the 12Gb/s SAS HBA features.

 Implements one SAS 3224 twenty-four-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller
 Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.0 performance
 Supports twenty-four internal 12Gb/s SATA+SAS ports
 Supports SATA link rates of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s
 Supports SAS link rates of 3Gb/s, 6Gb/s, and 12Gb/s
 Provides twenty-four x4 internal mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8643)
 Supports passive copper cable, active copper cable, and optical cable
 Supports up to 1024 SATA or SAS end devices
 Offered with a full-height bracket and a and a low-profile vented bracket
 Provides one heartbeat LED
 Provides a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) debug/diagnostic port

1.3 Functional Descriptions

1.3.1 PCI Express Interface

PCIe is a high-speed standard local bus for point-to-point interfacing of I/O components to the processor and the
memory subsystems in high-end computers and servers. The Avago SAS 3224 controller chip contains the PCIe
functionality for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA. The SAS 3224 controller chip connects to the PCIe bus and generates timing and
protocol in compliance with the PCIe specifications.
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports eight-lane PCIe performance up to 64Gb/s single direction and 128Gb/s dual direction.

1.3.2 SAS-3 Interface

The SAS 3224 controller chip contains the SATA+SAS functionality for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA with SAS performance of
1200 MB/s per port in each direction.

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1.3.3 LED Management

The Avago 12Gb/s SAS HBA offers LED management support for your backplane implementation. This configuration
option lets you use the Avago 12Gb/s SAS HBA with backplanes configured for the SGPIO interface. The Avago 12Gb/s
SAS HBA complies with SFF-8485: Specification for Serial GPIO (SGPIO) Bus, Revision 0.7.

1.4 Operating System Support

The Avago 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports all major operating systems: Windows, Linux (Oracle, SuSE, Red Hat), Solaris,
VMware, FreeBSD, CentOS, Canonical, Citrix, Fedora, and Debian.
Refer to http://www.avagotech.com/support/download-search for details on the software versions and device driver
support. Contact Oracle support for Oracle driver or software support.

1.5 12Gb/s SAS 9305-24i HBA Characteristics

1.5.1 Memory

The 12Gb/s SAS HBA provides one a128Mb Flash ROM to store the firmware and the BIOS.

1.5.2 LEDs

The 12Gb/s SAS HBA has a Heartbeat LED (LT14) that blinks green to indicate that the HBA is capable of general activity,
and a thermal event LED (LT10) that illuminates if the IOC experiences an over-temperature condition.

1.5.3 Connectors

UART Connectors (JT1). The UART connector debug port requires a special cable and Avago support to gather
detailed IOC status. The UART connector uses the following layout.

Table 1 Avago SAS 9305-24i HBA UART Pinout, JT1 UART

Pin Function
1 UART0_TX
2 Gnd
3 UART0_RX
4 1.8 V

SATA+SAS Connector (JT4). The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports SATA and SAS devices through SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD
internal connectors.
SATA+SAS Connector (JT5). The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports SATA and SAS devices through SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD
internal connectors.
SBR Recovery (JT8). This port enables recovery of corrupted SBR files. Avago support can assist with this process.

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PCIe Connector (JT9). The 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports a x8 interface. The PCIe host interface connection is through the
edge connector, JT9, which provides connections on both the top (JT9 B) and bottom (JT9 A) of the board. The signal
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCIe specification.
LED Indicator (LT10). Temperature LED.
LED Indicator (LT14). Heartbeat LED.

1.5.4 Physical Characteristics

This 12Gb/s SAS HBA is a 6.6 in. × 2.7 in. (167.65 mm × 68.90 mm) board. The component height on the top and bottom
of the 12Gb/s SAS HBA complies with the PCIe specification. The following figure shows the HBA board layout.

Figure 1 Avago SAS 9305-24i HBA Board Layout

*4 *4 *4

Ports 16-19 Ports 20-23

- Ports 0-3

- Ports 4-7

- Ports 8-11
,4 - Ports 12-15
,4
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*4

*4

 JT1 – UART connector

 JT4 – SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD internal connector
 JT5 – SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD internal connector
 JT8 – SBR recovery
 JT9 – PCIe x8 board edge connector
 JT10 – Temperature LED
 JT14 – Heartbeat LED

1.5.5 Electrical Characteristics

The power requirements for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA under normal operation are as follows:
 Power values:
— Typical =16.2 W
Typical configuration assumes nominal silicon and voltage with all links running maximum I/Os at 25 °C ambient
temperature. Actual power consumption might vary depending on system and environmental configurations.

1.5.6 Thermal and Atmospheric Limits

The atmospheric limits for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA are as follows:

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 Relative humidity range: 5 percent to 90 percent noncondensing

 Maximum dew point temperature: 32 °C (89.6 °F)
 Minimum airflow: 200 linear feet per minute at 55 °C inlet temperature
The following limits define the storage and transit environment for the 12Gb/s SAS HBA:
 Temperature range: –45 °C to +105 °C (–49 °F to +221 °F) (dry bulb)
 Relative humidity range: 5 percent to 90 percent noncondensing

1.6 12Gb/s SAS HBA Certifications and Safety Characteristics

All Avago 12Gb/s SAS HBAs meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94V-0. Each bare board is
marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Because these boards are installed in
a PCIe bus slot, all voltages are less than the SELV 42.4-V limit.
The design and implementation of the 12Gb/s SAS HBA minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio
frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge.
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA meets the following integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance labels:
 CE mark
 RCM mark
 Canadian Compliance Statement
 FCC Class B, marked with the FCC Self-Certification logo
 UL Listed Mark for Canada/U.S.
 Japan VCCI
 Korean KCC
 Taiwan BSMI
The 12Gb/s SAS HBA meets the following environmental directives:
 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
 Waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

1.7 Hardware Installation Instructions

To install the 12Gb/s SAS HBA, follow these steps:

1. Unpack the HBA, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment. Remove the HBA from
the anti-static bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Avago or your
reseller support representative.

ATTENTION To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change
your system configuration.
2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the power supply.

CAUTION Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any
networks to which you will install the HBA, or you risk damaging the
system or experiencing electrical shock.
3. Remove the cover from the chassis.

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4. Insert the HBA into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot adequate for your board. Remove the
blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if
applicable. Align the HBA to a PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the HBA correctly in the slot. The
following figure shows how to insert the HBA into a PCIe slot.

NOTE The shape, size, and locations of the components on your HBA and its
bracket might vary from this illustration. The HBA requires an x8 PCIe
slot.

Figure 2 Installing the 12Gb/s SAS 9305-24i HBA in a PCIe Slot

BracketScrew

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PCIe Slot

Edge ofMotherboard

5. Connect SAS cables between the HBA and the SAS backplane or any other SATA or SAS device. The 12Gb/s
SAS HBA has six SFF-8643, internal x4, mini-SAS HD connectors. Use cables with an internal mini-SAS HD connector
on one end (to connect to the HBA) and the appropriate connector on the other end to attach to the backplane or
SAS/SATA devices.
6. Make sure the system provides the required airflow for the controller. Airflow must be at least 200 linear feet
per minute (LFM) at 55 °C inlet temperature to avoid operating the SAS 3224 processor above the maximum
junction temperature.
7. Replace the cover and reconnect any cords and cables, and power up the system. Replace the chassis cover,
reconnect any power cords, and reconnect any network cables. Turn on the power.

1.8 Configuring the 9305-24i HBA with Port Widths Greater than x1

The 9305-24i HBA uses the SAS 3324 device, which has 24 SAS PHYs. The PHYs are managed in groups of eight by
dedicated hardware in ascending PHY order. PHYs 0 to 7 are managed by one dedicated instance of the SAS PHY
management hardware, PHYs 8 to 15 are managed by a second instance of the SAS PHY management hardware, and
PHYs 16 to 23 are managed by a third instance of the SAS PHY management hardware. These SAS PHY management
hardware instances, or SAS cores, cannot communicate with each other.

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When configuring a wide port using the 9305-24i controller, the connections must be attached exclusively to PHYs that
are all managed by the same SAS core. If they are not managed by the same SAS core, then unexpected controller and
host behavior occurs. By default, the connectors are mapped as shown in Figure 1, Avago SAS 9305-24i HBA Board
Layout.
Board ports 0 through 7 are connected to PHYs on the SAS 3324 device that are managed by SAS Core 0. Board ports
8 through 15 are connected to PHYs that are managed by SAS Core 2. Board ports 16 through 23 are connected to PHYs
that are managed by SAS Core 1.

Table 2 Board Port to SAS Core Association

Board Ports Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 Ports 8-11 Ports 12-15 Ports 16-19 Ports 20-23
SAS Core SAS Core 0 SAS Core 0 SAS Core 2 SAS Core 2 SAS Core 1 SAS Core 1
Instance

Ports 0-7 can be configured as eight separate ports or combined into one or more groups called wide ports (one x4,
two x4s, one x8, and so on.). Ports 8-15 can be configured as eight separate ports or combined into one or more wide
ports. Ports 16-23 can be configured as eight separate ports or combined into one or more wide ports. A single wide
port cannot combine individual ports or PHYs sourced by different SAS cores.
When configuring a boot-device in a multi-path environment, the target must be connected to one or more ports on
the same SAS core with AutoPortConfig enabled. The boot device appears to the host system as a single device on the
active path. A different controller is managed by the multi-path environment as the passive path.
When configuring data-storage devices in a multi-path environment, the rule for creating wide ports applies, but
multiple ports from different SAS cores can be connected to the data-storage devices. The multi-path environment
manages data-storage devices that are presented by the controller more than once.

1.9 Replacing the Bracket

To replace the bracket for the Avago 12Gb/s SAS HBA, follow these steps:
1. At an ESD-safe workstation, remove the board from its ESD protective bag.

ATTENTION Never apply pressure to the bracket or the heat sink when inserting
the board. Do not handle the board by the bracket. Do not handle the
heat sink at any time. Do not bend or twist the board at any time.
2. Use an ESD-safe #1 Phillips screwdriver to carefully remove the two Phillips screws that connect the bracket to the
board. The following figure shows how to unscrew the two screws located at the top edge and bottom edge of the
board.

CAUTION Damaging the screw can void the warranty. To prevent damage to the
screw, make sure that the screwdriver is centered in the top of the
screw.

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Figure 3 Removing the Bracket Screws

3. Keep the board on a level surface to make sure you do not lose any retaining clips. The heat sink is held in
place by the same screws that attach the bracket. The black retaining clips shown in the following figure can come
loose when the screws are removed.

Figure 4 Heat Sink Held in Place by Retaining Clips Attached by Bracket Screws

CAUTION Do not move or rock the heat sink after you remove the bracket
screws. Doing so might damage the thermal interface material, which
causes the board to overheat during operation. Damage to the heat
sink or the interface material while changing the bracket might void
the board warranty.
4. Place the HBA on top of the replacement bracket. Place the HBA on top of the replacement bracket. Make sure
to position the bracket so that the screw holes in the tabs are aligned with the openings in the board as shown in
the following figure.

Figure 5 Replacing the Bracket

5. Use an ESD-safe #1 Phillips torque screwdriver to set the screws to a maximum torque of 4.8 ± 0.5
inch-pounds to replace the two Phillips screws that you removed in step 2.

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6. Replace the board in its ESD-protective bag, and seal the bag appropriately.

ATTENTION Exceeding this torque specification can damage the board,

connectors, or screws, and can void the warranty on the board.

1.10 Technical Support

For assistance installing, configuring, or running the 12Gb/s SAS HBA, contact Technical Support at
http://www.avagotech.com/support/.

1.11 Revision History

1.11.1 pub-005246, Version 1.1, June 17, 2016

The following document change was made.

 Added Section 1.8, Configuring the 9305-24i HBA with Port Widths Greater than x1 .

1.11.2 pub-005246, Version 1.0, January 27, 2016

Initial document release.

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