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... updated information on different operating systems. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter offers the PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring...
... updated information on different operating systems. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter offers the PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring...
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... Cache Battery Backup Support OS support* Form factor LSI SAS 2108 6Gb/s SAS Controller ASUS PIKE interface 8 ports SAS / SAS II devices SATA / SATA II / SATA III devices SATA III and SAS II 6Gb/s per PHY • RAID 0 / 1 / 10 / 5 / 50 / 6 / 60 • Max. physical Disk qty for RAID: 16 512MB DDR2 800MHz onboard SDRAM Header reserved for LSI Standard BBU...
... Cache Battery Backup Support OS support* Form factor LSI SAS 2108 6Gb/s SAS Controller ASUS PIKE interface 8 ports SAS / SAS II devices SATA / SATA II / SATA III devices SATA III and SAS II 6Gb/s per PHY • RAID 0 / 1 / 10 / 5 / 50 / 6 / 60 • Max. physical Disk qty for RAID: 16 512MB DDR2 800MHz onboard SDRAM Header reserved for LSI Standard BBU...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter offers the PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter offers the PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports.
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... items in your package with product SKU. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package for the following items. ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card Heatsink for buying an ASUS® PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card! The ASUS PIKE 2108 allows you to create RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III...
... items in your package with product SKU. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package for the following items. ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card Heatsink for buying an ASUS® PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card! The ASUS PIKE 2108 allows you to create RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III...
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...: - 1.3 Card layout The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card. Appropriate thermal solution - ASUS PIKE interface-2: 8-port SAS signal with a PIKE RAID card slot • SAS or SATA hard disk drives • Supporting operating system: Windows® and...cable connector 1.4 System requirements Before you install the PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following requirements: • Workstation or server motherboard with SGPIO interface* Rear *The SGPIO interface is working normally) 2. Certified power supply module ASUS PIKE 2108 1-3
...: - 1.3 Card layout The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card. Appropriate thermal solution - ASUS PIKE interface-2: 8-port SAS signal with a PIKE RAID card slot • SAS or SATA hard disk drives • Supporting operating system: Windows® and...cable connector 1.4 System requirements Before you install the PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following requirements: • Workstation or server motherboard with SGPIO interface* Rear *The SGPIO interface is working normally) 2. Certified power supply module ASUS PIKE 2108 1-3
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... with low profile bracket to the PCIe riser card to ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card. 3. For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server, attach the extension heatsink to ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card, and then install the SAS RAID card to the PIKE RAID card slot on the back of the extension heatsink. 2.... Attach the extension heatsink to prevent mechanical interference with the PIKE 2108 card. It is recommended to install a ...
... with low profile bracket to the PCIe riser card to ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card. 3. For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server, attach the extension heatsink to ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card, and then install the SAS RAID card to the PIKE RAID card slot on the back of the extension heatsink. 2.... Attach the extension heatsink to prevent mechanical interference with the PIKE 2108 card. It is recommended to install a ...
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ASUS PIKE 2108 1-5 Insert the RAID card into the card slot, and the heatsink latch is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure the card is completely hooked to the server system 1. Secure the heatsink to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screw,.... 4. Connect the hard disk drives to the nearest screw hole on the motherboard. Install ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card to the edge of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the card slot. 3.
ASUS PIKE 2108 1-5 Insert the RAID card into the card slot, and the heatsink latch is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure the card is completely hooked to the server system 1. Secure the heatsink to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screw,.... 4. Connect the hard disk drives to the nearest screw hole on the motherboard. Install ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card to the edge of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the card slot. 3.
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...firmly insert the cable. Release the heatsink latch from the card slot with a finger, and then remove the RAID card from the server system 1. Uninstall ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card from the slot. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Attach the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) cable If you... have a LSI Battery Backup Unit (BBU), connect the BBU cable to the motherboard. 3. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the ...
...firmly insert the cable. Release the heatsink latch from the card slot with a finger, and then remove the RAID card from the server system 1. Uninstall ASUS PIKE 2108 SAS RAID card from the slot. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Attach the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) cable If you... have a LSI Battery Backup Unit (BBU), connect the BBU cable to the motherboard. 3. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the ...
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...;i�s�n��o�t recommended. ASUS PIKE 2108 2-3 If a drive in the physical array has to be rebuilt, the RAID 0 virtual disk will cause a failure during the rebuild. • If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set configuration. Connect a SAS signal cable to the selected hard disk...
...;i�s�n��o�t recommended. ASUS PIKE 2108 2-3 If a drive in the physical array has to be rebuilt, the RAID 0 virtual disk will cause a failure during the rebuild. • If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set configuration. Connect a SAS signal cable to the selected hard disk...
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... the size of the smallest disk determines the "logical" size of each member disk. • DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume. • The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for data consistency • Create a CacheCade™ configuration • You may use the ...controller • Initialize virtual drives • Check configurations for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to create RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2108 controller.
... the size of the smallest disk determines the "logical" size of each member disk. • DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume. • The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for data consistency • Create a CacheCade™ configuration • You may use the ...controller • Initialize virtual drives • Check configurations for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to create RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60 sets from SATA/SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2108 controller.
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...WebBIOS CU to view a different sequence of the screen show you determine when the event occurred and what it was. 2-36 Chapter 2: RAID configuration The First Sequence and Last Sequence fields in the left of events. Select an Event Locale from the menu. Each event entry ...to page forward or backward through the sequence of all storage configurations and devices in the controller NVRAM. 2.2.5 Viewing System Event Information The SAS controller firmware monitors the activity and performance of events. 6. Click Next or Prev to help you how many event entries are currently stored...
...WebBIOS CU to view a different sequence of the screen show you determine when the event occurred and what it was. 2-36 Chapter 2: RAID configuration The First Sequence and Last Sequence fields in the left of events. Select an Event Locale from the menu. Each event entry ...to page forward or backward through the sequence of all storage configurations and devices in the controller NVRAM. 2.2.5 Viewing System Event Information The SAS controller firmware monitors the activity and performance of events. 6. Click Next or Prev to help you how many event entries are currently stored...
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... Driver (Server 2003), and then press . LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Windows 2000) LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 5. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ...from the following list, or press ESC to return to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the OS installation. ASUS PIKE 2108 3-5 Insert the RAID driver disk you want from the RAID driver disk. Windows Setup You have chosen to the previous screen. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-...
... Driver (Server 2003), and then press . LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Windows 2000) LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 5. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ...from the following list, or press ESC to return to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the OS installation. ASUS PIKE 2108 3-5 Insert the RAID driver disk you want from the RAID driver disk. Windows Setup You have chosen to the previous screen. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-...
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Click the Driver tab on the top, then click Update Driver. 3-6 Chapter 3: Driver installation The controller name differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. 4. Double-click RAID Controller under the Other Devices item. 3.2.2 After Windows® Server 2003 OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® Server 2003 OS: 1. In the Computer Management window, click the Device Manager item. 3. Click Start, right-click My Computer and select Manage from the menu. 2.
Click the Driver tab on the top, then click Update Driver. 3-6 Chapter 3: Driver installation The controller name differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. 4. Double-click RAID Controller under the Other Devices item. 3.2.2 After Windows® Server 2003 OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® Server 2003 OS: 1. In the Computer Management window, click the Device Manager item. 3. Click Start, right-click My Computer and select Manage from the menu. 2.
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7. Insert the SAS RAID card Support CD into the optical drive. 8. The system automatically updates the driver. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support CD, and then click OK to close the wizard. 3-8 Chapter 3: Driver installation After completing driver update, click Finish to continue. 9.
7. Insert the SAS RAID card Support CD into the optical drive. 8. The system automatically updates the driver. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support CD, and then click OK to close the wizard. 3-8 Chapter 3: Driver installation After completing driver update, click Finish to continue. 9.
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When prompted to continue. Click Browse to choose a type of the SAS RAID card. ASUS PIKE 2108 3-9 A message appears, reminding you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the PIKE SAS RAID card Support CD into the optical drive. Click Load Driver. 4. If you to start installing Windows...
When prompted to continue. Click Browse to choose a type of the SAS RAID card. ASUS PIKE 2108 3-9 A message appears, reminding you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the PIKE SAS RAID card Support CD into the optical drive. Click Load Driver. 4. If you to start installing Windows...
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Follow screen instructions to continue. 6. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the SAS RAID card Support CD with the OS installation. Select LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB and click Next. 7. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support CD, and then click OK to continue. 3-10 Chapter 3: Driver installation Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. 5.
Follow screen instructions to continue. 6. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the SAS RAID card Support CD with the OS installation. Select LSI MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB and click Next. 7. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support CD, and then click OK to continue. 3-10 Chapter 3: Driver installation Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. 5.
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The controller name differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. 4. Click the Driver tab on the Windows taskbar. In the Server Manager window, click the "+" sign before Storage controllers, and double-click LSI MegaRAID SAS Adapter. Click the "+" sign before Diagnostics and click Device Manager. 3.3.2 After Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® Server 2008 OS: 1. Click Server Manager on the top, then click Update Driver. ASUS PIKE 2108 3-11
The controller name differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. 4. Click the Driver tab on the Windows taskbar. In the Server Manager window, click the "+" sign before Storage controllers, and double-click LSI MegaRAID SAS Adapter. Click the "+" sign before Diagnostics and click Device Manager. 3.3.2 After Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® Server 2008 OS: 1. Click Server Manager on the top, then click Update Driver. ASUS PIKE 2108 3-11
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In the Browse for driver software. 6. After completing driver update, click Close to continue. 8. 5. Click Browse. 7. Insert the SAS RAID card Support CD into the optical drive. The system automatically updates the driver. Click Browse my computer for Folder window, locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support CD, and then click OK to exit the wizard. 3-12 Chapter 3: Driver installation In the Update Driver Software window, click Next to continue. 9.
In the Browse for driver software. 6. After completing driver update, click Close to continue. 8. 5. Click Browse. 7. Insert the SAS RAID card Support CD into the optical drive. The system automatically updates the driver. Click Browse my computer for Folder window, locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support CD, and then click OK to exit the wizard. 3-12 Chapter 3: Driver installation In the Update Driver Software window, click Next to continue. 9.