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... chapter offers the PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 3: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides...
... chapter offers the PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 3: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides...
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vi PIKE 1078 specifications summary Controller Interface Ports Support device Data transfer rate RAID level OS support** Form factor LSISAS1078 ASUS PIKE interface 8 ports SAS and SATA II devices SATA II and SAS 3 Gb/s per PHY RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / RAID 50 / RAID 6 / RAID 60* Windows® Server 2003 / Server 2008 / XP / Vista Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 3 / 4 / 5 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 / 9 / 10 LSI...
vi PIKE 1078 specifications summary Controller Interface Ports Support device Data transfer rate RAID level OS support** Form factor LSISAS1078 ASUS PIKE interface 8 ports SAS and SATA II devices SATA II and SAS 3 Gb/s per PHY RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / RAID 50 / RAID 6 / RAID 60* Windows® Server 2003 / Server 2008 / XP / Vista Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 3 / 4 / 5 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 / 9 / 10 LSI...
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This chapter offers the PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter offers the PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... ASUS PIKE 1078 allows you for the following items. • ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card • MEGARAID KEY i-BUTTON supporting 8 physical devices • 4 port SATA to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Thank you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 50, RAID 6, and RAID 60 set(s) from SAS hard disk drives connected to SAS cable.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you start installing the RAID card, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package for buying an ASUS® PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card!
... ASUS PIKE 1078 allows you for the following items. • ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card • MEGARAID KEY i-BUTTON supporting 8 physical devices • 4 port SATA to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Thank you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 50, RAID 6, and RAID 60 set(s) from SAS hard disk drives connected to SAS cable.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you start installing the RAID card, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package for buying an ASUS® PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card!
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... requirement: - Appropriate thermal solution - Certified power supply module ASUS PIKE 1078 1-3 1.3 Card layout The images below show the major components of the RAID card. 3 22 1 1 3 22 1 1 (Outer heatsink removed, for detailed information about using the SGPIO connectors on the motherboard. 1.4 System requirements Before you install the PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following...
... requirement: - Appropriate thermal solution - Certified power supply module ASUS PIKE 1078 1-3 1.3 Card layout The images below show the major components of the RAID card. 3 22 1 1 3 22 1 1 (Outer heatsink removed, for detailed information about using the SGPIO connectors on the motherboard. 1.4 System requirements Before you install the PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card, check if the system meets the following...
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... card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server To install ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. Align the golden fingers of the card slot. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to install the RAID card on your motherboard. Insert...
... card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. For 2U, 5U, or pedestal server To install ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. Align the golden fingers of the card slot. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to install the RAID card on your motherboard. Insert...
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Release the heatsink latch from the card slot with a finger, and then remove the RAID card from a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. Remove the screw that secures the RAID card to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Connect the SAS hard disk drives to the motherboard. 3. To uninstall ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card from the slot. ASUS PIKE 1078 1-5 Secure the heatsink to the nearest screw hole on the motherboard. 4. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the motherboard. 2. DO NOT overtighten the screw, or the motherboard component can be damaged. 5.
Release the heatsink latch from the card slot with a finger, and then remove the RAID card from a 2U, 5U, or pedestal server 1. Remove the screw that secures the RAID card to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Connect the SAS hard disk drives to the motherboard. 3. To uninstall ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card from the slot. ASUS PIKE 1078 1-5 Secure the heatsink to the nearest screw hole on the motherboard. 4. Disconnect all SAS hard disk drives from the motherboard. 2. DO NOT overtighten the screw, or the motherboard component can be damaged. 5.
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Remove the two screws that secure the outer heatsink on the back of ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card to remove the outer heatsink of the SAS RAID card. DO NOT remove the inner heatsink from the SAS RAID card. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on the front of the SAS RAID card. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 1U server 1. For 1U server You have to install the card in a 1U server. To install ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Heatsink bracket 2.
Remove the two screws that secure the outer heatsink on the back of ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card to remove the outer heatsink of the SAS RAID card. DO NOT remove the inner heatsink from the SAS RAID card. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on the front of the SAS RAID card. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on a 1U server 1. For 1U server You have to install the card in a 1U server. To install ASUS PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card on the motherboard. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Heatsink bracket 2.
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Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 5. Make sure the card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. 4. Connect the SAS hard disk drives to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Insert the RAID card into the card slot. 6. ASUS PIKE 1078 1-7
Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 5. Make sure the card is completely inserted into the PIKE RAID card slot. 4. Connect the SAS hard disk drives to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Insert the RAID card into the card slot. 6. ASUS PIKE 1078 1-7
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ASUS PIKE 1078 2-3 It uses distributed parity, with data that requires high reliability, high request rates, high data transfers, and medium-to-large capacity. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID 0 and RAID 6. RAID 60 is a combination of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect the SAS port connectors to the selected hard disk...
ASUS PIKE 1078 2-3 It uses distributed parity, with data that requires high reliability, high request rates, high data transfers, and medium-to-large capacity. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID 0 and RAID 6. RAID 60 is a combination of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect the SAS port connectors to the selected hard disk...
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... • Create physical arrays and virtual disks for storage configurations • Delete virtual disks • Migrate a storage configuration to a different RAID level • Detect configuration mismatches • Import a foreign configuration • Display adapter, virtual disk, and physical drive properties. •...virtual disks • Check configurations for data consistency • PIKE 1078 does not support the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) function. • You may not exactly match the items on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. Turn on your screen due to...
... • Create physical arrays and virtual disks for storage configurations • Delete virtual disks • Migrate a storage configuration to a different RAID level • Detect configuration mismatches • Import a foreign configuration • Display adapter, virtual disk, and physical drive properties. •...virtual disks • Check configurations for data consistency • PIKE 1078 does not support the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) function. • You may not exactly match the items on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. Turn on your screen due to...
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...; Events: Select this to view system events in the drive status or the physical configuration. The WebBIOS CU displays the results of the currently selected SAS adapter. • Scan Devices: Select this to have the WebBIOS CU re-scan the physical and virtual disks for any changes in the Event Information...
...; Events: Select this to view system events in the drive status or the physical configuration. The WebBIOS CU displays the results of the currently selected SAS adapter. • Scan Devices: Select this to have the WebBIOS CU re-scan the physical and virtual disks for any changes in the Event Information...
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...Click Next or Prev to the disk enclosure. 2. To do this type that you determine when the event occurred and what it was. 2-36 Chapter 2: RAID configuration For example, select Enclosure to view events relating to page forward or backward through the sequence of events. 6. Each event entry includes a timestamp and... event occurs (such as shown in the upper left panel, and click Go again to view, and click Go. 2.2.5 Viewing System Event Information The SAS controller firmware monitors the activity and performance of all storage configurations and devices in the right panel. 5.
...Click Next or Prev to the disk enclosure. 2. To do this type that you determine when the event occurred and what it was. 2-36 Chapter 2: RAID configuration For example, select Enclosure to view events relating to page forward or backward through the sequence of events. 6. Each event entry includes a timestamp and... event occurs (such as shown in the upper left panel, and click Go again to view, and click Go. 2.2.5 Viewing System Event Information The SAS controller firmware monitors the activity and performance of all storage configurations and devices in the right panel. 5.
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Insert the MegaRAID Storage Manager software installation CD in the following figure. 2-42 Chapter 2: RAID configuration If MegaRAID Storage Manager software is already installed on LSI SAS controllers. The Customer Information screen appears, as follows: • Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows Vista • Red ...
Insert the MegaRAID Storage Manager software installation CD in the following figure. 2-42 Chapter 2: RAID configuration If MegaRAID Storage Manager software is already installed on LSI SAS controllers. The Customer Information screen appears, as follows: • Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows Vista • Red ...
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.... 3. Create Driver Diskette Menu PIKE 1078 SAS Driver FreeDOS command prompt 3-2 Chapter 3: Driver installation This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is included in the optical drive. 2. The RAID card driver might be loaded automatically during OS installation. Place the RAID card support CD in a RAID set. Select LSI 1078 SAS Driver, and press to install...
.... 3. Create Driver Diskette Menu PIKE 1078 SAS Driver FreeDOS command prompt 3-2 Chapter 3: Driver installation This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is included in the optical drive. 2. The RAID card driver might be loaded automatically during OS installation. Place the RAID card support CD in a RAID set. Select LSI 1078 SAS Driver, and press to install...
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Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to create. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to the floppy disk drive. 9. Press . 10. ASUS PIKE 1078 3-3 LSI 1078 SAS card Driver Windows 2000 Server SP4 Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003...
Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to create. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to the floppy disk drive. 9. Press . 10. ASUS PIKE 1078 3-3 LSI 1078 SAS card Driver Windows 2000 Server SP4 Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003...
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... 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. Setup then proceeds with your Windows® OS version, and then press . Select LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver complying with the OS installation. ASUS PIKE 1078 3-5 4. Select the SCSI Adapter you created earlier to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by...
... 2003 32-bit) ENTER=Select F3=Exit 6. Setup then proceeds with your Windows® OS version, and then press . Select LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver complying with the OS installation. ASUS PIKE 1078 3-5 4. Select the SCSI Adapter you created earlier to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by...
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Double-click the LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB item. 4. Click the Driver tab on the top, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the Hardware tab on the top, then click Update Driver. 3-6 Chapter 3: Driver installation After Windows® OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® OS: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties from the menu. 2.
Double-click the LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB item. 4. Click the Driver tab on the top, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the Hardware tab on the top, then click Update Driver. 3-6 Chapter 3: Driver installation After Windows® OS installation To update the RAID card driver after installing Windows® OS: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties from the menu. 2.
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ASUS PIKE 1078 3-7 Toggle Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next to the floppy disk drive. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to continue. 6. Toggle Don't search. 5. I will choose the driver to install, then click Next to continue. 7. Highlight LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB, then click Have Disk.
ASUS PIKE 1078 3-7 Toggle Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next to the floppy disk drive. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to continue. 6. Toggle Don't search. 5. I will choose the driver to install, then click Next to continue. 7. Highlight LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI Express ROMB, then click Have Disk.