The LSI SAS 9206-16e is a PCI Express (PCIe) to 6Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for high-performance external storage connectivity in servers and workstations. This HBA is based on the Fusion-MPT™ architected LSI SAS 2308 controller, which integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 3.0 and 6Gb/s SAS technologies. It features onboard Flash memory for firmware and BIOS.
Function Description:
The LSI SAS 9206-16e HBA serves as a crucial link between a host system's PCI Express bus and external SAS/SATA storage devices. It enables high-speed data transfer and management for a wide range of storage solutions. The adapter's design supports point-to-point interfacing of I/O components to the processor and memory subsystems, making it suitable for high-end computing environments. Its primary function is to provide sixteen lanes of 6Gb/s SAS storage connectivity, matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8Gb/s host connectivity. This allows for efficient and rapid communication with up to 1024 SATA or SAS end devices. The HBA leverages the LSI SAS 2308 controller chips for both PCIe and SAS/SATA functionality, ensuring compliance with PCIe specifications for timing and protocol.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Controller: Implements two LSI SAS 2308 eight-port 6Gb/s to PCIe 3.0 controllers.
- Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8 lanes, supporting up to 64Gb/s single direction and 128Gb/s dual direction performance.
- Storage Interface: Sixteen external 6Gb/s SATA+SAS ports.
- Connectors: Four x4 external mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644).
- SAS Link Rates: Supports 1.5Gb/s, 3.0Gb/s, and 6.0Gb/s.
- Device Support: Supports up to 1024 SATA or SAS end devices.
- Cable Support: Compatible with active copper, passive copper, and optical cables.
- Form Factor: Low-profile board (6.6-in. x 2.7-in.) with both full-height and low-profile vented mounting brackets for universal server fit.
- Flash Memory: Two 4 M x 16-bit Flash ROMs for firmware and BIOS storage.
- Power Requirements (Normal Operation):
- PCIe 3.3 V = 0.83 A
- PCIe 12.0 V = 1.92 A
- Passive cable, nominal = 25.8 W
- Environmental Limits (Operating):
- Temperature Range: 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) (dry bulb)
- Relative Humidity Range: 5 percent to 90 percent noncondensing
- Maximum Dew Point Temperature: 32 °C (89.6 °F)
- Minimum Airflow:
- 100 linear feet per minute at 35 °C (95 °F) bay inlet temperature
- 150 linear feet per minute at 45 °C (113 °F) bay inlet temperature
- 200 linear feet per minute at 55 °C (131 °F) bay inlet temperature
- Environmental Limits (Storage and Transit):
- Temperature Range: -45 °C to +105 °C (-49 °F to +221 °F) (dry bulb)
- Relative Humidity Range: 5 percent to 90 percent noncondensing
- SAS Bandwidths (6Gb/s):
- Half Duplex: Narrow port (one lane) 600MB/s, Wide port (four lanes) 2400MB/s
- Full Duplex: Narrow port (one lane) 1200MB/s, Wide port (four lanes) 4800MB/s
- Operating System Support: Windows®, Linux® Red Hat®, Linux SUSE® Enterprise Server (SLES), Solaris™, VMware®, and FreeBSD®. Oracle® Solaris 10 provides a built-in driver.
- Certifications: UL flammability rating 94V-0, CE mark, CISPR Class B, C-Tick mark, Canadian Compliance Statement, FCC Class B, Japan VCCI, Korean KCC, Taiwan BSMI.
- Environmental Directives: RoHS, WEEE.
Usage Features:
- Ease of Installation: The HBA is designed for straightforward installation into an available PCIe slot. It includes both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets to accommodate various server chassis. Users need to secure the bracket and connect SAS cables to external SAS enclosures.
- Versatile Connectivity: With four external mini-SAS HD connectors, the HBA offers flexible options for connecting to a wide array of SAS or SATA devices. It supports different cable types (active copper, passive copper, optical) to suit various deployment scenarios.
- Broad OS Compatibility: The HBA is compatible with major operating systems, ensuring wide applicability across different server environments. Built-in driver support for Oracle Solaris 10 simplifies deployment for users of that OS.
- Status Indication: Two heartbeat LEDs (CR4B1 and CR5B1) blink green to indicate general activity, providing a quick visual status of the HBA's operational state.
- High Performance: The combination of PCIe 3.0 and 6Gb/s SAS technologies, along with support for eight-lane full-duplex PCIe performance, ensures high data throughput and low latency for demanding storage applications.
Maintenance Features:
- Firmware and BIOS Updates: The onboard Flash memory allows for easy updates of the HBA's firmware and BIOS, ensuring the adapter remains current with the latest features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
- Robust Design: The HBA meets or exceeds UL flammability rating 94V-0 and is designed to minimize electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility, contributing to its reliability and longevity in various operating environments.
- Technical Support: Avago Technologies provides comprehensive technical support via email and a dedicated website for assistance with installation, configuration, and operation, facilitating troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Environmental Compliance: Adherence to RoHS and WEEE directives indicates the product's design with environmental considerations, potentially simplifying disposal and recycling processes at the end of its lifecycle.
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