MegaRAID SAS 8408E
3Gb/s Eight-Port Internal SAS RAID Adapter
As the first-to-market eight-port Serial Attached SCSI RAID solution, the MegaRAID SAS 8408E offers advanced fault tolerant features for SAS drives, SATA II drives, or any combination of the two. Using a high-performance Intel I/O processor for optimum RAID performance and a PCI Express host interface for increased bandwidth, the MegaRAID SAS 8408E delivers an intelligent and robust RAID solution. In addition, this adapter supports 256MB DDRII SDRAM for data caching and an intelligent transportable battery backup (iTBBU) that protects cached data for up to 72 hours in the event of a complete power failure. The transportable cache module can even be moved to a new MegaRAID adapter with complete data retention.
Features
- Eight internal SAS/SATA ports
- Two x4 SFF 8484 connectors
- 3 Gb/s throughput per port full duplex
- RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50
- Greater than 2TB array support
- Intel® IOP333 I/O Processor
- PCI Express 1.0a compliant
- 2.5 Gb/s per lane
- x8 lane width
- 256MB DDRII 400MHz SDRAM intelligent transportable battery backed DIMM module
- Advanced data integrity and recovery enhanced error handling and reporting
- FlexRAID®:
- Online Capacity Expansion (OCE)
- Online RAID Level Migration (RLM)
- Comprehensive management and configuration utilities
- Full SAS expander support (32 disk support)
Benefits
- Industry proven MegaRAID protection
- Flexibility for both SAS and SATA II drives
- PCI Express host interface for increased bandwidth
- New, robust MegaRAID management suite
Current Archived
Driver
| OS | Version | Date | Readme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 2008 R2 (64-bit) |
Built-In | 03-NOV-09 | readme.txt Use built-in driver from installation media |
| Windows Vista | 2.20.0.32 | 28-MAY-08 | readme.txt 32-bit signed driver |
| Windows Vista | 2.20.0.64 | 28-MAY-08 | readme.txt Vista 64-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2008 | 2.20.0.64 | 28-MAY-08 | readme.txt 64-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2008 | 2.20.0.32 | 28-MAY-08 | readme.txt 32-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows XP | 2.20.0.32 | 31-MAR-08 | readme.txt 32-bit signed driver |
| Windows Server 2000 (32 bit) | 2.20.0.32 | 27-MAR-08 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows XP | 2.20.0.64 | 27-MAR-08 | readme.txt 64-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2003 (x32) | 2.20.0.32 | 13-MAR-08 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2003 (x64) | 2.20.0.64 | 13-MAR-08 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Solaris x86 | 1.17 | 28-NOV-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 |
| Redhat AS 3.0 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 for Update 4 |
| Redhat AS 3.0 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver support both x86 and x64 for Update 5 and 6 |
| Redhat AS 3.0 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 for Updates 7 and 8 |
| Redhat AS 4.0 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 GA through Update 4 For Red Hat U5 see the RH4 3.13-2 driver below |
| Redhat AS 4.0 | 3.13-2 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 for Red Hat Update 5 |
| Redhat 5.x | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 |
| SLES 9 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 for SP1 |
| SLES 9 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This drivers supports both x86 and x64 for SP2 |
| SLES10 | 3.13-1 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 for GA versions |
| SLES10 | 3.13-2 | 20-SEP-07 | readme.txt This driver supports SP1 for both x86 and x64 |
| Netware | 1.00.07 | 31-MAR-06 | readme.txt Netware 6.5 SP3 |
Firmware
| Name | Version | Date | Readme |
|---|---|---|---|
| MegaRAID Firmware | 7.0.1-0074 (APP-1.12.270-0718) | 03-NOV-09 | readme.txt |
Miscellaneous
| Name | Version | Date | Readme |
|---|---|---|---|
| MegaRAID Storage Manager - Linux | 2.35-01 | 09-DEC-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaRAID Storage Manager - Windows | 2.35-01 | 09-DEC-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Dos | 1.01.39 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Linux | 1.01.39 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Netware | 1.12.00 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - SCO | 1.00.08 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Windows | 1.01.39 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| SNMP - Linux | 3.11-0003 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| SNMP - Windows | 3.13-0002 | 02-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
Driver
| OS | Version | Date | Readme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Vista | 2.17.0.64 | 13-NOV-07 | readme.txt Vista 64-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Vista | 2.17.0.32 | 13-NOV-07 | readme.txt Vista 32-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2003 (64 bit) | 2.17.0.64 | 13-NOV-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows 2003 (StorPort 32-Bit) | 2.17.0.32 | 13-NOV-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2000 (32 bit) | 2.17.0.32 | 12-NOV-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows XP (StorPort 64-Bit) | 2.17.0.64 | 12-NOV-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows XP (StorPort 32-Bit) | 2.17.0.32 | 12-NOV-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows Vista | 2.17.0.64 | 04-OCT-07 | readme.txt 64-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Vista | 2.17.0.32 | 04-OCT-07 | readme.txt 32-bit Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2003 (64 bit) | 2.17.0.64 | 04-OCT-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2003 (x32) | 2.17.0.32 | 04-OCT-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows Server 2000 (32 bit) | 2.17.0.32 | 03-OCT-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows XP (StorPort 64-Bit) | 2.17.0.64 | 03-OCT-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| Windows XP (StorPort 32-Bit) | 2.17.0.32 | 03-OCT-07 | readme.txt Signed Driver |
| SLES 9 | 3.13-1 | 29-SEP-07 | readme.txt This driver supports both x86 and x64 for SP3 |
| Windows Server 2000 (32 bit) | 1.24.0.32 | 14-MAY-07 | readme.txt signed driver |
| Windows XP (StorPort 32-Bit) | 1.24.0.32 | 14-MAY-07 | readme.txt signed driver |
| Windows Server 2003 (64 bit) | 1.24.0.64 | 14-MAY-07 | readme.txt signed driver |
| Windows XP (StorPort 64-Bit) | 1.24.0.64 | 14-MAY-07 | readme.txt signed driver |
| Windows Vista | 2.8.0.32 | 14-MAY-07 | readme.txt For Vista-32 driver support only. LSI recommends updating to this (or later) Vista Driver. Please refer to the Important Notice in the Readme.txt file. |
| Redhat AS 3.0 | 3.07 | 13-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| Redhat AS 4.0 | 3.07 | 13-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| SLES10 | 3.07 | 13-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| SLES 9 | 3.07 | 13-MAR-07 | readme.txt SLES 9 SP1 (32 bit and 64 bit) |
| SLES 9 | 3.07 | 13-MAR-07 | readme.txt SLES 9 SP2 (32 bit and 64 bit) |
| SLES 9 | 3.07 | 13-MAR-07 | readme.txt SLES 9 SP3 (32 bit and 64 bit) |
| Windows XP (StorPort 32-Bit) | 1.23.0.2 | 12-MAR-07 | readme.txt Unsigned driver |
| Windows Server 2000 (32 bit) | 1.23.0.32 | 12-MAR-07 | readme.txt Unsigned driver |
| Redhat AS 3.0 | 03.01-1 | 30-JUN-06 | readme.txt |
| Redhat AS 4.0 | 03.01-1 | 30-JUN-06 | readme.txt |
| SLES 9 | 03.01-1 | 30-JUN-06 | readme.txt SLES9 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit) |
| SLES 9 | 03.01-1 | 30-JUN-06 | readme.txt SLES9 SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit) |
| SLES 9 | 03.01-1 | 30-JUN-06 | readme.txt SLES9 SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) |
Firmware
| Name | Version | Date | Readme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firmware image | 7.0.1-0066_SAS (APP-1.12.230-0598) | 20-MAR-09 | readme.txt |
| Firmware Image | 7.0.1-0064 (APP-1.12.220-0560) | 16-DEC-08 | readme.txt |
| Firmware Image | 7.0.1-0060 (APP-1.12.190-0507) | 07-SEP-08 | readme.txt |
| Firmware Image | 7.0.1-0056 (APP-1.12.180-0480) | 21-JUL-08 | readme.txt |
Miscellaneous
| Name | Version | Date | Readme |
|---|---|---|---|
| MegaRAID Storage Manager - Linux | 2.30.00 | 03-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaRAID Storage Manager - Windows | 2.30.00 | 03-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Solaris | 1.05.00 | 01-OCT-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Dos | 1.01.24 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Linux | 1.01.24 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Windows | 1.01.25 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI - Windows | 1.01.25 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| MegaCLI-Dos | 1.01.24 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| SNMP - Linux | 3.09-00 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| SNMP - Windows | 3.11-00 | 02-MAR-07 | readme.txt |
| DOS | 1.01.09 | 30-JUN-06 | readme.txt |
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Hardware Quick Guide: MegaRAID® SAS 8408E RAID Controller Quick Installation GuideFeb.10.06 (PDF 165.04 KB) This document describes how to install the MegaRAID® Serial Attached SCSI/SATA (SAS) 8408E RAID Controller. The MegaRAID SAS 8408E RAID Controller can be installed in a PCI-Express expansion slot on a motherboard.
Product Brief:MegaRAID SAS 8408E Product BriefMay.04.06 (PDF 2.01 MB) First-to-Market Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) RAID for Maximum Flexibility and Performance Product Guide:Storage Adapter Product Selector GuideOct.09.09 (PDF 340.73 KB) Unknown:2.8vista_x64May.14.07 (ZIP) User Guide:MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User's GuideNov.23.08 (PDF 306.50 KB) This manual is the primary reference for the operating system drivers provided with the LSI® MegaRAID® devices. It describes the drivers for all supported operating systems and explains how to install them. MegaRAID SAS Software User's GuideAug.14.09 (PDF 25.00 MB) This document explains how to use the MegaRAID Storage Manager? software, WebBIOS, and Command Line Interface (CLI) utilities to configure, monitor, and maintain MegaRAID® Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controllers and the storage-related devices connected to them. MegaRAID® SAS Device Driver Installation User's GuideFeb.15.06 (PDF 159.18 KB) This guide is the primary reference for the operating system drivers provided with the LSI Logic MegaRAID® Serial Attached SCSI/SATA storage adapters. It describes the drivers for all supported operating systems and explains how to install them. The controllers can run under various operating systems. To use the controllers under these operating systems, you must install software drivers.
Driver files for supported operating systems are available on the Universal Driver Suite CD that accompanies your RAID controller. LSI Logic updates the drivers frequently. To ensure you have the current version of this driver, download the driver from the LSI Logic web site: http://www.lsilogic.com/downloads/selectDownload.do.
White Paper:Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Takes its Place in the Enterprise - JapaneseApr.06.09 (PDF 1.70 MB) With the advent of 6Gb/s SAS, the SAS architecture and technology is growing its presence within traditional and non-traditional Enterprise environments. This paper will explore the roots of the SAS technology, why the SAS architecture is well suited to Enterprise markets and how the evolution of the SAS technology expands on its increasing role in IT data centers. After discussing the growing capabilities of SAS, and how Enterprise environments are deploying SAS, we?ll look at new growth opportunities for SAS and discuss how the SAS architecture is adapting to the growing needs of the Enterprise. |
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