ATTO ExpressSAS Host and RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual

1 ATTO Provides Storage SolutionsATTO Technology ExpressSAS low-profile host adapters provide 3Gb and 6Gb SAS/SATA II connectivity for ITand digital video environments.The ATTO ExpressSAS host adapter family providesenhanced reliability and performance thanks to morethan 20 years of ATTO experience with SCSIhardware and storage connectivity solutions. Usingthe latest in PCI Express bus technology, the ATTOExpressSAS host adapters deliver blazing-fastperformance with transfer rates.ATTO provides industry standard PCIe to SAS controlusing Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP), Serial ATATunneling Protocol (STP), and Serial ManagementProtocol (SMP).An easy-to-use utility, the ATTO ConfigTool,configures, manages and monitors the ExpressSASadapters. The tool is included in your installation CD.Installation procedureThe ExpressSAS RAID adapter has a Getting StartedGuide. If you have not used this guide or you areinstalling an ExpressSAS host adapter, follow theinstructions in this manual.In general you must:1 Ensure you have the equipment and softwareyou need for the installation:• ExpressSAS adapter• ATTO ExpressSAS CD including drivers,user manuals and utilities (Installation CD)• The optional low-profile bracket and itsinstallation procedure• A computer with an available x8 or x16 PCIExpress expansion slot. The ExpressSASadapter has been optimized for x8 electricalslots. Check your computer’sdocumentation• SAS/SATA storage, cables and connectors2 Install drivers from the Installation CD for youroperating system. Refer to Install Drivers onpage 6.3 Install the configuration software, the ATTOConfigTool, found on the Installation CD. Referto the ATTO Utilities Installation and OperationManual for details.4 Install the adapter. Refer to Install Hardware onpage 15.5 Attach SAS/SATA storage. Refer to Installstorage on page 25.6 Configure your storage and adapter, includingRAID, using the ATTO ConfigTool.NoteDefault settings are appropriate for mostsystems but you may change settings usingthe ATTO ConfigTool.ExpressSAS features• Improved performance over traditionalULTRA320 SCSI with SAS, SATA and SATA IIattachment• Increased bandwidth through x8 PCI Expresshost interface• Point-to-point technology delivers full throughputto each connected storage device• One-click installation• User-friendly ATTO ConfigTool provides asimple host-based utility for effortlessconfiguration; a BIOS setup utility providesflexibility for custom applications• Fully Thunderbolt aware, including hot plug anddaisy chain support in a PCIe expansion slot• For RAID adapters, a user-friendly GUI allowsquick and easy RAID setup• ADS technology alleviates data transferbottlenecks and moves data more efficientlywhile managing latency• DriveAssure is an ATTO exclusivecombination of features, for the ATTO RAIDseries HBAs, that performs predictive andcorrective actions to allow the continuedoperation of marginal drives, while ensuringcontinued and uninterrupted access to data.• CacheAssure provides confidence that yourcached data will remain intact in the event of anunexpected power loss, while offering anenvironmentally friendly, maintenance-freesolution. (6Gb RAID Adapter only)• Driver support for Windows®, Linux®,Mac® OS X, and VMware® ESX/ESXi Server• RoHS compliant• 3-year standard warranty1 ATTO Technology Inc. ATTO ExpressSAS Host & RAID Adapter Installation and Operation Manual