N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide Table of Contents April 2014 Table of Contents Safety ......................... 2 N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x Hardware User’s Guide .
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N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide Safety April 2014 Statement 28: CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations.
Hardware User’s Guide Overview The N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM® System x® are Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) host bus adapters (HBAs) that provide high-performance external storage connectivity for servers and workstations. The N2225 HBA provides eight lanes of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8Gb/s performance. The N2226 HBA provides sixteen lanes of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8Gb/s performance.
HBA Characteristics Flash The N2225 HBA provides one 4-M × 16-bit Flash ROMs to store the firmware and the BIOS. The N2226 HBA provides two 4-M × 16-bit Flash ROMs to store the firmware and the BIOS. The N2225 HBA Heartbeat LED, CR1, blinks green to indicate the HBA is capable of general activity. The N2226 HBA Heartbeat LEDs, CR3 and CR4, blink green to indicate the HBA is capable of general activity.
N2225 HBA Physical Characteristics The N2225 SAS HBA is a 6.6-in. × 2.7-in., low-profile board. The component height on the top and bottom of the HBA is in accordance with the PCIe specification. The following figure shows the HBA board layout.
J6, J7 – SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD, external, right-angle connectors Electrical Characteristics 5.5.1 N2225 HBA Electrical Characteristics The power requirements for the N2225 HBA under normal operation are as follows: PCIe 12.0 V = 1.07 A Power values: ...
N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x Hardware User’s Guide April 2014 HBAs Certifications and Safety Characteristics 200 linear feet per minute N2226 HBA: — 220 LFPM at 35 °C inlet temperature ...
N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x Hardware User’s Guide April 2014 Hardware Installation Instructions Hardware Installation Instructions To install the HBAs, follow these steps: Unpack the HBA and inspect if for damage. If it appears damaged, or if any of the following items are missing, contact your place of purchase.
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Insert the HBA into an available PCIe slot. For N2225 ONLY. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot. Remove the blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the HBA to a PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the HBA correctly in the slot.
Replace the cover of the chassis. Connect SAS cables between the HBA and the SAS enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The N2225 HBA has two, SFF-8644, external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors. The N2226 HBA has four SFF-8644, external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors.
N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide Appendix A: Getting Help and Technical Assistance April 2014 Before You Call Appendix A: Getting Help and Technical Assistance Before You Call Using the Documentation - 14 -...
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N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide Appendix B: Notices April 2014 Electronic Emission Notices European Community contact: IBM Deutschland GmbH IBM Technical Regulations, Department M372 IBM-Allee 1,71139 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941 Email: lugi@de.ibm.com...
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N2225 and N2226 SAS/SATA HBAs for IBM System x User’s Guide Appendix B: Notices April 2014 Electronic Emission Notices This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home.