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... or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in medical, life saving, life sustaining applications. Intel products are not intended for use in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
... or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in medical, life saving, life sustaining applications. Intel products are not intended for use in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
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... User's Guide on the Resource CD. The people who are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I in a software RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide iii Preface This is included with storage disk controllers, RAID technology, and related support devices. Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendixes: •...
... User's Guide on the Resource CD. The people who are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I in a software RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide iii Preface This is included with storage disk controllers, RAID technology, and related support devices. Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendixes: •...
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... Error Handling 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 4 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...9 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...10 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical Characteristics 14 Thermal and...
... Error Handling 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 4 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...9 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...10 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical Characteristics 14 Thermal and...
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Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2.
Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2.
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Electrical Characteristics 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide ix Specifications ...12 Table 3. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. List of Tables Table 1.
Electrical Characteristics 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide ix Specifications ...12 Table 3. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. List of Tables Table 1.
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... type of expanders. As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapter, the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I addresses the growing demand for up to eight devices including expander devices. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 1 The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I offers a cost-effective way to implement RAID in the same system, so you to use SATA II and SAS hard...
... type of expanders. As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapter, the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I addresses the growing demand for up to eight devices including expander devices. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 1 The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I offers a cost-effective way to implement RAID in the same system, so you to use SATA II and SAS hard...
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... non-disk devices and mixed capacity drives. • Support for software RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. • Global hot spare with auto rebuild if an array drive fails. • Fixed RAID stripe size of 64 KB. • Advanced array configuration and management ...to the drive) must be present for controller access. • Background operating mode can be marked as failed. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide The SAS controller supports the ANSI Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Standard, Version 1.0. In addition, the controller supports the Serial ATA (SATA) protocol...
... non-disk devices and mixed capacity drives. • Support for software RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. • Global hot spare with auto rebuild if an array drive fails. • Fixed RAID stripe size of 64 KB. • Advanced array configuration and management ...to the drive) must be present for controller access. • Background operating mode can be marked as failed. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide The SAS controller supports the ANSI Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Standard, Version 1.0. In addition, the controller supports the Serial ATA (SATA) protocol...
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... will be sequential and buffers this data into the drive's cache. ✧ On: Read Ahead mode enabled. Configuration stored in Intel® RAID Web Console 2 or CIM, and can be viewed from LEDs. • Multiple cache options provide choice of two, three, or... to the drive's cache. ✧ On (default): Write back mode enabled. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 3 Faster in a RAID 5 array, which optimizes performance by enabling readmodify-write mode. Always reads from controller and drive firmware, SMART monitor, and SAF- SAS and SATA Features • ...
... will be sequential and buffers this data into the drive's cache. ✧ On: Read Ahead mode enabled. Configuration stored in Intel® RAID Web Console 2 or CIM, and can be viewed from LEDs. • Multiple cache options provide choice of two, three, or... to the drive's cache. ✧ On (default): Write back mode enabled. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 3 Faster in a RAID 5 array, which optimizes performance by enabling readmodify-write mode. Always reads from controller and drive firmware, SMART monitor, and SAF- SAS and SATA Features • ...
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... 2.0- See the tested operating system list for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I to make sure the RAID controller supports your server board at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that ...Tested Hardware and Operating System List for your operating system. The point-to parallel SCSI. Operating System Support The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I supports major operating systems, including: • Microsoft Windows Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, and Microsoft Windows...
... 2.0- See the tested operating system list for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I to make sure the RAID controller supports your server board at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that ...Tested Hardware and Operating System List for your operating system. The point-to parallel SCSI. Operating System Support The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I supports major operating systems, including: • Microsoft Windows Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, and Microsoft Windows...
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.... • The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • The cables provided with internal connectors. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 5 Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives.
.... • The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • The cables provided with internal connectors. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 5 Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives.
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...* Slot 32-bit (3.3V) Slots (3.3V) 64-bit Slot (3.3V) AF002653 Figure 1. Remove the power cord from the computer. 2. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express add-in Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
...* Slot 32-bit (3.3V) Slots (3.3V) 64-bit Slot (3.3V) AF002653 Figure 1. Remove the power cord from the computer. 2. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express add-in Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
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... cables are not used. The cable length should be sure that come with the RAID controller are properly connected to the RAID Controller. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Note: System throughput problems can occur if the SAS cables that the SAS and... You may connect one foot (.33 meters) if using a backplane. - 5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to the controller. 2 Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 1 Figure 2. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 7
... cables are not used. The cable length should be sure that come with the RAID controller are properly connected to the RAID Controller. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Note: System throughput problems can occur if the SAS cables that the SAS and... You may connect one foot (.33 meters) if using a backplane. - 5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to the controller. 2 Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 1 Figure 2. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 7
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... several seconds. If you miss it, you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 10. The numbering of the key combination to press to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I number and firmware version. Watch the boot process until you...
... several seconds. If you miss it, you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 10. The numbering of the key combination to press to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I number and firmware version. Watch the boot process until you...
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... means SAS backplane connectors can accept either drive type, but SATA backplane connectors can ONLY accept SATA drives. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 9 A SATA connector consists of a signal connector and a power connector. Figure 3. Note: ... Connecting the Cables This section describes the cables used on your Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I, and provides detailed installation instructions for operating system drivers. The Intel® IT/IR RAID Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide instructs you must configure the storage adapter and...
... means SAS backplane connectors can accept either drive type, but SATA backplane connectors can ONLY accept SATA drives. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 9 A SATA connector consists of a signal connector and a power connector. Figure 3. Note: ... Connecting the Cables This section describes the cables used on your Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I, and provides detailed installation instructions for operating system drivers. The Intel® IT/IR RAID Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide instructs you must configure the storage adapter and...
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Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Insert the replacement controller into the system. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. Remove the power cord. 2. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components.
Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Insert the replacement controller into the system. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. Remove the power cord. 2. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components.
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Asynchronous connector Receiver/ Transmitter (UART) J6 Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 Connection to reflect header the faulty drive. port connector, ports 4-7 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 11 Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the controller and Table 1 describes them. J2 Port activity LED 8 x 2 LED signal for activity per port. Jumper Descriptions Jumper Description...
Asynchronous connector Receiver/ Transmitter (UART) J6 Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 Connection to reflect header the faulty drive. port connector, ports 4-7 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 11 Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the controller and Table 1 describes them. J2 Port activity LED 8 x 2 LED signal for activity per port. Jumper Descriptions Jumper Description...
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...-of-band enclosure management (SES2) Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to -point One LSI SAS 1068 controller 2x4 internal ports. I2C out-of electrostatic discharge. See the appendices for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. Supports 8 SAS/SATA devices using expanders, and 40 virtual disks. 2 MB in...
...-of-band enclosure management (SES2) Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to -point One LSI SAS 1068 controller 2x4 internal ports. I2C out-of electrostatic discharge. See the appendices for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. Supports 8 SAS/SATA devices using expanders, and 40 virtual disks. 2 MB in...
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...Maximum Number of hard drive failure • Hot-plug, hot-swap • User set rebuild rate Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 13 Fault Tolerance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support Drive Replacement Detects up to 70% of all ... Cache Options Write-back or write-through, read ahead, and non-read ahead Fault Tolerance Table 4 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I fault tolerance features. Table 3. Table 4. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the...
...Maximum Number of hard drive failure • Hot-plug, hot-swap • User set rebuild rate Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 13 Fault Tolerance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support Drive Replacement Detects up to 70% of all ... Cache Options Write-back or write-through, read ahead, and non-read ahead Fault Tolerance Table 4 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I fault tolerance features. Table 3. Table 4. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the...
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...30°C to 80°C (dry bulb). • Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I meets or exceeds the requirements of initialization or rebuild on reboot • Parity generation and checking, automatic consistency checking • ... Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Fault Tolerance Features Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I • Automatic at least 200 linear feet per minute (SFPM) to 90% non-condensing • Maximum dew point temperature...
...30°C to 80°C (dry bulb). • Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I meets or exceeds the requirements of initialization or rebuild on reboot • Parity generation and checking, automatic consistency checking • ... Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Fault Tolerance Features Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I • Automatic at least 200 linear feet per minute (SFPM) to 90% non-condensing • Maximum dew point temperature...
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This adapter matches the description in CCSA C22.2, No. 60950-1, UL60950-1 First Edition listed accessory, UL filenumber E257743. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 15 The adapter meets the requirements of electrostatic discharge. The design and implementation minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of CISPR Class B. The adapter carries the CE mark, C-tick mark, FCC self-certification logo, Canadian compliance statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI.
This adapter matches the description in CCSA C22.2, No. 60950-1, UL60950-1 First Edition listed accessory, UL filenumber E257743. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 15 The adapter meets the requirements of electrostatic discharge. The design and implementation minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of CISPR Class B. The adapter carries the CE mark, C-tick mark, FCC self-certification logo, Canadian compliance statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI.