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Contents Contents...iii About this guide...v PIKE II 3108 Series specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Card layout 1-3 1.3.1 Switch settings 1-4 1.4 System requirements 1-5 1.5 Card installation 1-6 Chapter 2: RAID Configuration 2.1 Setting up RAID 2-2 2.1.1 RAID ...
Contents Contents...iii About this guide...v PIKE II 3108 Series specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Card layout 1-3 1.3.1 Switch settings 1-4 1.4 System requirements 1-5 1.5 Card installation 1-6 Chapter 2: RAID Configuration 2.1 Setting up RAID 2-2 2.1.1 RAID ...
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...drivers 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 II 3108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • ...Chapter 2: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains ...
...drivers 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 II 3108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. • ...Chapter 2: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains ...
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...ASUS Z10,Z9,P9 motherboards/systems. * The exact OS support would base on the OS support list of the motherboard. ** Specifications are subject to change without notice. physical Disk qty for RAID: 240 Cache 1GB on board SDRAM Battery Backup Support Header reserved for RAID: 16 Max. vii PIKE II 3108 Series specifications summary PIKE II 3108-8i.../16PD PIKE II 3108-8i/240PD PIKE II 3108-4i4e/240PD Controller LSI SAS 3108 Interface PCI-E Gen 3 Ports 8 SAS 12Gb/s ...
...ASUS Z10,Z9,P9 motherboards/systems. * The exact OS support would base on the OS support list of the motherboard. ** Specifications are subject to change without notice. physical Disk qty for RAID: 240 Cache 1GB on board SDRAM Battery Backup Support Header reserved for RAID: 16 Max. vii PIKE II 3108 Series specifications summary PIKE II 3108-8i.../16PD PIKE II 3108-8i/240PD PIKE II 3108-4i4e/240PD Controller LSI SAS 3108 Interface PCI-E Gen 3 Ports 8 SAS 12Gb/s ...
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Product Introduction This chapter offers the PIKE II 3108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1
Product Introduction This chapter offers the PIKE II 3108 SAS RAID card features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1
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...0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 50, RAID 6, and RAID 60 sets from SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II/SAS III hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the card. The ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series SAS RAID card supports 12 Gb/s SAS Technology and allows you start installing the RAID...the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package for buying an ASUS® PIKE II 3108 Series SAS RAID card! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for the following items: • ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series SAS RAID card • Support DVD If any of the above items is damaged or missing, ...
...0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, RAID 50, RAID 6, and RAID 60 sets from SATA II/SATA III/SAS/SAS II/SAS III hard disk drives connected to the SAS connectors on the card. The ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series SAS RAID card supports 12 Gb/s SAS Technology and allows you start installing the RAID...the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package for buying an ASUS® PIKE II 3108 Series SAS RAID card! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for the following items: • ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series SAS RAID card • Support DVD If any of the above items is damaged or missing, ...
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... card) 8. Internal mini-SAS HD connectors 3. CacheVault connector 5. PIKE II 3108-8i DEFAULT_SEL1 HBLED1 DRLED1 FAILLED1 PIKE II 3108-4i4e DEFAULT_SEL1 HBLED1 DRLED1 FAILLED1 1. 1.3 Card layout The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card. HBLED1 (HEARTBEAT LED): The LED shows the firmware heartbeat information (blinking) ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 1-3 FAILLED1 (Global Drive Fault LED): Drive fault detected...
... card) 8. Internal mini-SAS HD connectors 3. CacheVault connector 5. PIKE II 3108-8i DEFAULT_SEL1 HBLED1 DRLED1 FAILLED1 PIKE II 3108-4i4e DEFAULT_SEL1 HBLED1 DRLED1 FAILLED1 1. 1.3 Card layout The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card. HBLED1 (HEARTBEAT LED): The LED shows the firmware heartbeat information (blinking) ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 1-3 FAILLED1 (Global Drive Fault LED): Drive fault detected...
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DEFAULT_SEL1 HBLED1 DRLED1 FAILLED1 PIKE II card Switch pin settings and recommended configuration: PIKE 3108 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 Pin name [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] Pin value 111 110 101 100 011 010 001 000 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You ...
DEFAULT_SEL1 HBLED1 DRLED1 FAILLED1 PIKE II card Switch pin settings and recommended configuration: PIKE 3108 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1 Pin name [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] [1:2:3] Pin value 111 110 101 100 011 010 001 000 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You ...
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...® and Linux operating systems (refer to the latest version before using PIKE II 3108 series on ASUS Z9 or P9 series platform. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 1-5 1.4 System requirements Before you install the PIKE II 3108 Series RAID card, check if the system meets the following requirements: • ASUS Server motherboard • PCI-E Gen3 slot • SAS or SATA hard disk...
...® and Linux operating systems (refer to the latest version before using PIKE II 3108 series on ASUS Z9 or P9 series platform. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 1-5 1.4 System requirements Before you install the PIKE II 3108 Series RAID card, check if the system meets the following requirements: • ASUS Server motherboard • PCI-E Gen3 slot • SAS or SATA hard disk...
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... PCI-E slot 4. For PIKE II 3108-8i, connect the hard disk drives to the internal and external Mini-SAS HD connectors. Locate the PCIE Gen3 slot on your motherboard: 1. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE card with the PCIE Gen3 card slot. 3. Internal mini-SAS HD connector ...External mini-SAS HD connector Internal mini-SAS HD connector 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure the card is completely seated in place. For PIKE II 3108-4i4e, connect the hard disk drives to the internal Mini-SAS HD connectors. 1.5 Card installation To install the RAID card on the motherboard...
... PCI-E slot 4. For PIKE II 3108-8i, connect the hard disk drives to the internal and external Mini-SAS HD connectors. Locate the PCIE Gen3 slot on your motherboard: 1. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE card with the PCIE Gen3 card slot. 3. Internal mini-SAS HD connector ...External mini-SAS HD connector Internal mini-SAS HD connector 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure the card is completely seated in place. For PIKE II 3108-4i4e, connect the hard disk drives to the internal Mini-SAS HD connectors. 1.5 Card installation To install the RAID card on the motherboard...
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...; The RAID setup screens shown in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from SATA II/SATA III/ SAS/SAS II/SAS III hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 3108 12Gb/s SAS controller. • Create drive groups and virtual drives for storage configurations • Delete ... selected hard disk drive. 2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The RAID card supports SAS for reference only and may use disks of different sizes; ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-3 Connect a power cable to the power connector on each drive and to the controller • Initialize virtual drives • Check...
...; The RAID setup screens shown in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from SATA II/SATA III/ SAS/SAS II/SAS III hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 3108 12Gb/s SAS controller. • Create drive groups and virtual drives for storage configurations • Delete ... selected hard disk drive. 2.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The RAID card supports SAS for reference only and may use disks of different sizes; ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-3 Connect a power cable to the power connector on each drive and to the controller • Initialize virtual drives • Check...
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... The RAID setup screens shown in one volume; You will need it if you to create the following RAID sets from the ASUS Technical Support team. 2.2.2 MegaRAID Configuration Utility The integrated RAID solution allows you request support from SAS hard disk drives supported by the ...3108 12Gb/s SAS controller: RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60. • You may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. • The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. FW version BIOS version ASUS PIKE II 3108 ...
... The RAID setup screens shown in one volume; You will need it if you to create the following RAID sets from the ASUS Technical Support team. 2.2.2 MegaRAID Configuration Utility The integrated RAID solution allows you request support from SAS hard disk drives supported by the ...3108 12Gb/s SAS controller: RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60. • You may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. • The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. FW version BIOS version ASUS PIKE II 3108 ...
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performing a consistency check; importing or clearing foreign configurations; In the Virtual Drive Management screen, you can perform tasks, such as creating and initializing virtual drives; deleting, expanding, and erasing virtual drives; Based on the configuration of the selected device. 2.2.3 VD Mgmt Menu This screen shows information on the controller settings, some options will be enabled or disabled. and creating CacheCade virtual drives. The right panel of the screen shows attributes of controllers, drive groups, and virtual drives. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-7
performing a consistency check; importing or clearing foreign configurations; In the Virtual Drive Management screen, you can perform tasks, such as creating and initializing virtual drives; deleting, expanding, and erasing virtual drives; Based on the configuration of the selected device. 2.2.3 VD Mgmt Menu This screen shows information on the controller settings, some options will be enabled or disabled. and creating CacheCade virtual drives. The right panel of the screen shows attributes of controllers, drive groups, and virtual drives. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-7
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... screen, you change controller options, such as Enable Controller BIOS, Maintain PD Fail History, Enable JBOD, Auto Enhanced Import, and Enable Stop CC on Error. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-9 You also can perform tasks, such as Unconfigured Good. The Ctrl Mgmt menu consists of two screens.
... screen, you change controller options, such as Enable Controller BIOS, Maintain PD Fail History, Enable JBOD, Auto Enhanced Import, and Enable Stop CC on Error. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-9 You also can perform tasks, such as Unconfigured Good. The Ctrl Mgmt menu consists of two screens.
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... The Foreign View menu is not shown. If no foreign configurations exists, the Foreign View menu is shown only when the controller detects a foreign configuration. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-11
... The Foreign View menu is not shown. If no foreign configurations exists, the Foreign View menu is shown only when the controller detects a foreign configuration. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-11
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... the same as in the Size field. The maximum size of the drive group, if you prefer. 5. Press . Select a RAID level for Unconfigured Good drives. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-13 For more information, see the Selecting Additional Virtual Drive Properties section. To create virtual drives for the virtual drive in Drive Group dialog...
... the same as in the Size field. The maximum size of the drive group, if you prefer. 5. Press . Select a RAID level for Unconfigured Good drives. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-13 For more information, see the Selecting Additional Virtual Drive Properties section. To create virtual drives for the virtual drive in Drive Group dialog...
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... - Direct I /O Policy - The I /O provides faster processing. Cached I /O policy applies to specify the write policy for sequential data, but there is the portion of a power failure. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-15 In this option, the controller firmware automatically switches to the host when the controller cache has received all reads are supported. If you...
... - Direct I /O Policy - The I /O provides faster processing. Cached I /O policy applies to specify the write policy for sequential data, but there is the portion of a power failure. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-15 In this option, the controller firmware automatically switches to the host when the controller cache has received all reads are supported. If you...
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... list of virtual drives and JBODs. Specifies the following table describes all entries and options listed on Error: the firmware may change the controller properties: 1. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-17 2.2.11 Modifying Controller Properties The Utility shows information for the editable fields. If your input. Navigate to the Properties menu to select the...
... list of virtual drives and JBODs. Specifies the following table describes all entries and options listed on Error: the firmware may change the controller properties: 1. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-17 2.2.11 Modifying Controller Properties The Utility shows information for the editable fields. If your input. Navigate to the Properties menu to select the...
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ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-19 You can select from the options None, UG (Unconfigured Good), GHS (Global Hotspare), or UG and GHS (Unconfigured Good and Global Hotspare). Options ...
ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-19 You can select from the options None, UG (Unconfigured Good), GHS (Global Hotspare), or UG and GHS (Unconfigured Good and Global Hotspare). Options ...
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... sure the operating system is not installed on the virtual drive. In the VD Mgmt screen, navigate to keep before you delete a virtual drive group. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-21 If you do not want to keep before you initialize a virtual drive. In the VD Mgmt screen, navigate to initialize the virtual drive...
... sure the operating system is not installed on the virtual drive. In the VD Mgmt screen, navigate to keep before you delete a virtual drive group. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-21 If you do not want to keep before you initialize a virtual drive. In the VD Mgmt screen, navigate to initialize the virtual drive...
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... (32-bit) Intel Architecture processor or an EM64T (64-bit) processor and at least 50 Mb available free space Refer to run the Support CD. 2. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-23 Click LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager. 3. Read the screen text and select Modify, Repair, or Remove. 4. Double-click Setup.exe to your computer. If...
... (32-bit) Intel Architecture processor or an EM64T (64-bit) processor and at least 50 Mb available free space Refer to run the Support CD. 2. ASUS PIKE II 3108 Series 2-23 Click LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager. 3. Read the screen text and select Modify, Repair, or Remove. 4. Double-click Setup.exe to your computer. If...