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Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide iii Audience This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I, which can be used in a software RAID system. Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendixes: • Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the software drivers, see the Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User...
Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide iii Audience This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I, which can be used in a software RAID system. Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendixes: • Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the software drivers, see the Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User...
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... 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...
... 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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SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I 7 Figure 3. List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide vii
SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I 7 Figure 3. List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide vii
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Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. Specifications ...12 Table 3. Electrical Characteristics 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide ix List of Tables Table 1.
Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. Specifications ...12 Table 3. Electrical Characteristics 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide ix List of Tables Table 1.
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... take advantage of the benefits of each type of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I is an additional benefit. As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapter, the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across mid to use... or individuals. See the ANSI SAS Standard Specification, Version 1.0 for use of mid to eight devices including expander devices. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 1 Summary of the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I.
... take advantage of the benefits of each type of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I is an additional benefit. As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapter, the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across mid to use... or individuals. See the ANSI SAS Standard Specification, Version 1.0 for use of mid to eight devices including expander devices. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 1 Summary of the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I.
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... an array drive fails. • Fixed RAID stripe size of 64 KB. • Advanced array configuration and management utilities that supports both the SAS and SATA interfaces and provides the backbone of system resources to be set for controller access. • Background operating mode can be marked as failed. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
... an array drive fails. • Fixed RAID stripe size of 64 KB. • Advanced array configuration and management utilities that supports both the SAS and SATA interfaces and provides the backbone of system resources to be set for controller access. • Background operating mode can be marked as failed. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
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...RAM and on reboot (the auto rebuild feature must be viewed from controller and drive firmware, SMART monitor, and SAF- Configuration stored in a RAID 5 array, which optimizes performance by enabling readmodify-write mode. TE controller. • Failures are logged in Intel® RAID Web Console 2 or CIM, and can be enabled before virtual ... use peer read mode. ✧ Off: Non-Read Ahead mode enabled. Slower, but data will be lost if power is on the disk. - Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 3 RAID 5 arrays of speed and redundancy: - Hot-swap support.
...RAM and on reboot (the auto rebuild feature must be viewed from controller and drive firmware, SMART monitor, and SAF- Configuration stored in a RAID 5 array, which optimizes performance by enabling readmodify-write mode. TE controller. • Failures are logged in Intel® RAID Web Console 2 or CIM, and can be enabled before virtual ... use peer read mode. ✧ Off: Non-Read Ahead mode enabled. Slower, but data will be lost if power is on the disk. - Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 3 RAID 5 arrays of speed and redundancy: - Hot-swap support.
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... improves signal and data integrity. The point-to parallel SCSI. See the tested operating system list for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I to -point, enterprise-level device interface that is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide The SAS interface provides improved performance, simplified cabling, smaller connectors, lower pin count, and lower...
... improves signal and data integrity. The point-to parallel SCSI. See the tested operating system list for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I to -point, enterprise-level device interface that is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide The SAS interface provides improved performance, simplified cabling, smaller connectors, lower pin count, and lower...
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... items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 5 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. • A host system with an available...
... items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 5 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. • A host system with an available...
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... a x4 PCI Express* slot on the server board. 4. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Press down gently but firmly to the computer chassis. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 3. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Bracket Screw PHreerses PHreerses Edge of Main Board...
... a x4 PCI Express* slot on the server board. 4. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Press down gently but firmly to the computer chassis. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 3. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Bracket Screw PHreerses PHreerses Edge of Main Board...
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... SAS cables that the SAS and SATA devices are properly connected to disconnect. 9. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 8. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 7 Use cables no longer than ten meters for SAS and one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device ... shortest possible cables. You may connect one meter for problems: - Turn the power on to the RAID Controller. The cable length should be sure that come with the RAID controller are not used. 5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to the...
... SAS cables that the SAS and SATA devices are properly connected to disconnect. 9. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 8. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 7 Use cables no longer than ten meters for SAS and one device per SATA/SAS cable either as a device ... shortest possible cables. You may connect one meter for problems: - Turn the power on to the RAID Controller. The cable length should be sure that come with the RAID controller are not used. 5. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the backplane (or hard drives) to the...
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... initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I number and firmware version. A message similar to the following appears: Press + to enter the Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II Configuration Utility. 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 The firmware...
... initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I number and firmware version. A message similar to the following appears: Press + to enter the Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology II Configuration Utility. 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 The firmware...
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... disk drives to the SAS RAID controller. The Intel® IT/IR RAID Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide instructs you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. Figure 3 shows these connectors. Figure 3. The cable supplied with the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I is for operating system drivers. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 9 The SAS connector...
... disk drives to the SAS RAID controller. The Intel® IT/IR RAID Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide instructs you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. Figure 3 shows these connectors. Figure 3. The cable supplied with the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I is for operating system drivers. Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 9 The SAS connector...
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Insert the replacement controller into the system. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord. 2. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4.
Insert the replacement controller into the system. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord. 2. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4.
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...) J6 Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 Connection to reflect header the faulty drive. header header J4 Universal 4-pin For factory and debug use. port connector, ports 4-7 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 11 J3 J1 J2 J4 J9 Ports 4-7 Ports 0-3 Figure 4. J2 Port activity LED 8 x 2 LED signal for activity per port. Card Layout s AF002652...
...) J6 Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 Connection to reflect header the faulty drive. header header J4 Universal 4-pin For factory and debug use. port connector, ports 4-7 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 11 J3 J1 J2 J4 J9 Ports 4-7 Ports 0-3 Figure 4. J2 Port activity LED 8 x 2 LED signal for activity per port. Card Layout s AF002652...
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... expanders, and 40 virtual disks. 2 MB in reflashable flash ROM • Mixed capacity, mixed SATA II and SAS in -band, SAF-TE (LEDs) 12 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Jumper Descriptions Jumper Description Type J7 Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 port connector, ports 0-3 J9 Keyed I2C connector 3-pin connector Comments Connection to -point...
... expanders, and 40 virtual disks. 2 MB in reflashable flash ROM • Mixed capacity, mixed SATA II and SAS in -band, SAF-TE (LEDs) 12 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide Jumper Descriptions Jumper Description Type J7 Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 port connector, ports 0-3 J9 Keyed I2C connector 3-pin connector Comments Connection to -point...
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...-back or write-through, read ahead, and non-read ahead Fault Tolerance Table 4 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I fault tolerance features. Table 4. Array Performance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Transfer Rate 3 Gigabit/s... of hard drive failure • Hot-plug, hot-swap • User set rebuild rate Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 13 Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I array performance features.
...-back or write-through, read ahead, and non-read ahead Fault Tolerance Table 4 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I fault tolerance features. Table 4. Array Performance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Transfer Rate 3 Gigabit/s... of hard drive failure • Hot-plug, hot-swap • User set rebuild rate Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide 13 Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I array performance features.
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... This section provides the power requirements for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. Fault Tolerance Features Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I • Automatic at least 200 linear feet per minute (SFPM) to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I meets or exceeds the requirements of initialization or rebuild...Range Temperature 0° C to 45° C Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The thermal and atmospheric characteristics are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
... This section provides the power requirements for the Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I. Fault Tolerance Features Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I • Automatic at least 200 linear feet per minute (SFPM) to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I meets or exceeds the requirements of initialization or rebuild...Range Temperature 0° C to 45° C Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The thermal and atmospheric characteristics are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
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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 carries the CE mark, C-tick mark, FCC self-certification logo, Canadian compliance statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI. 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.
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 carries the CE mark, C-tick mark, FCC self-certification logo, Canadian compliance statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, and Japan VCCI. 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.