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... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide Intel may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. Intel products are not intended for use in the United States and other countries. *Other names and...
... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide Intel may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. Intel products are not intended for use in the United States and other countries. *Other names and...
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... This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I in this book are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I for the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I, which can be used in a RAID system. The people who are : • Engineers who benefit from this manual. Organization This document includes the...
... This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I in this book are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I for the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I, which can be used in a RAID system. The people who are : • Engineers who benefit from this manual. Organization This document includes the...
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... and Error Handling 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 3 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...8 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...9 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 LEDs ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical Characteristics 13...
... and Error Handling 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 3 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...8 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...9 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 LEDs ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical Characteristics 13...
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SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 8 Figure 4. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide vii Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I 7 Figure 3. List of Figures Figure 1.
SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 8 Figure 4. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I into a PCI Express* Slot...6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide vii Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I 7 Figure 3. List of Figures Figure 1.
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Specifications ...12 Table 3. Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. List of Tables Table 1. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Electrical Characteristics 13 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide ix Array Performance Features 13 Table 4.
Specifications ...12 Table 3. Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. List of Tables Table 1. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Electrical Characteristics 13 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide ix Array Performance Features 13 Table 4.
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...or x8. • 3.0 Gbps point-to-point transfer rate. • Both a standard and a low-profile bracket. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 1 For more information about the use of mid to 122 devices, including expander devices, in a server ...overview of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I is a PCI Express* SAS RAID controller. It consists of the following sections: • Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features • Benefits of the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. The SAS controller allows you to the height, not the ...
...or x8. • 3.0 Gbps point-to-point transfer rate. • Both a standard and a low-profile bracket. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 1 For more information about the use of mid to 122 devices, including expander devices, in a server ...overview of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I is a PCI Express* SAS RAID controller. It consists of the following sections: • Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features • Benefits of the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. The SAS controller allows you to the height, not the ...
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...must be used in order to recognize an error and recover from it if possible. • Failures are logged from controller and drive firmware. • Failures are logged in Intel® RAID Web Console 2, CIM, and LEDs. • Multiple cache options provide choice of failed drives with expanders. •... mode). • Activity and fault indicators per drive, port selector (dual-port drives). • Auto-detection of speed and redundancy: 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide The SAS controller supports the ANSI Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Standard, Version 1.0.
...must be used in order to recognize an error and recover from it if possible. • Failures are logged from controller and drive firmware. • Failures are logged in Intel® RAID Web Console 2, CIM, and LEDs. • Multiple cache options provide choice of failed drives with expanders. •... mode). • Activity and fault indicators per drive, port selector (dual-port drives). • Auto-detection of speed and redundancy: 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide The SAS controller supports the ANSI Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) Standard, Version 1.0.
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... or wide ports consisting of 2, 3, or 4 PHY within a single quad port. • Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through mode enabled. Operating System Support The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I supports major operating systems, including: • Microsoft Windows Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, and Microsoft Windows XP* • Red Hat* Enterprise Linux 4.0 and...
... or wide ports consisting of 2, 3, or 4 PHY within a single quad port. • Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through mode enabled. Operating System Support The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I supports major operating systems, including: • Microsoft Windows Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, and Microsoft Windows XP* • Red Hat* Enterprise Linux 4.0 and...
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The point-to -point serial data transfers. The SAS interface uses the proven SCSI command set . SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set to ensure reliable data transfers, while providing the ... with Serial ATA technology. SAS is a convergence of the advantages of SATA, SCSI, and FC, and is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide The serial transmission of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The SAS and SATA protocols use a thin, ...
The point-to -point serial data transfers. The SAS interface uses the proven SCSI command set . SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set to ensure reliable data transfers, while providing the ... with Serial ATA technology. SAS is a convergence of the advantages of SATA, SCSI, and FC, and is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide The serial transmission of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The SAS and SATA protocols use a thin, ...
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... (UPS). Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 5 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. • A host system with an available x8 bi-directional PCI...
... (UPS). Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 5 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. • A host system with an available x8 bi-directional PCI...
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... chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in Figure 1. Press down gently but firmly to the computer chassis. Align the controller's connector with a x8 PCI Express* slot on the server board. 4. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1.
... chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in Figure 1. Press down gently but firmly to the computer chassis. Align the controller's connector with a x8 PCI Express* slot on the server board. 4. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1.
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... cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. 6. It is better to the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are powered up , listen to the RAID Controller (see Figure 2). For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 7. Figure ...2. The cable length should be sure that the SAS and SATA devices are used. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 7 Attaching cables to use the shortest possible cables. To minimize the potential for problems: ✧...
... cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. 6. It is better to the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are powered up , listen to the RAID Controller (see Figure 2). For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 7. Figure ...2. The cable length should be sure that the SAS and SATA devices are used. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 7 Attaching cables to use the shortest possible cables. To minimize the potential for problems: ✧...
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If you miss it, you need to press to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I number and firmware version. Note: Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. This means SAS backplane connectors can accept...connector and the power connector. Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide A SATA connector consists of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used on the SAS controller and provides instructions for connecting SAS and SATA hard disk drives to the SAS...
If you miss it, you need to press to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I number and firmware version. Note: Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. This means SAS backplane connectors can accept...connector and the power connector. Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide A SATA connector consists of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used on the SAS controller and provides instructions for connecting SAS and SATA hard disk drives to the SAS...
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... the cable(s) from the system. 5. Remove the power cord. 2. Follow the instructions under "Installing the RAID Controller". Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps . 1. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Configuring the Storage Adapter After performing the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. Remove the...
... the cable(s) from the system. 5. Remove the power cord. 2. Follow the instructions under "Installing the RAID Controller". Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps . 1. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Configuring the Storage Adapter After performing the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. Remove the...
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... 0-3 J6 Right angle, 0.1- 4-pin inch pitch, pin header header Comments Connection to SAS/SATA devices Connection to SAS/SATA devices For driving external activity LEDs Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 11 3 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the...
... 0-3 J6 Right angle, 0.1- 4-pin inch pitch, pin header header Comments Connection to SAS/SATA devices Connection to SAS/SATA devices For driving external activity LEDs Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 11 3 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the...
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...in order to indicate the adapter heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the adapter firmware detects a fault condition. 12 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide There are eight Link Not Present LEDs, labeled LNP0-LNP7, that turn yellow to indicate a... LED. Specifications Specification Operating Voltage Card Size Array Interface to Host SAS Bus Speed SAS Controller SAS / SATA Ports Firmware Compatible Devices Cabling Redundant Configuration Enclosure Management Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I +3.3 V, +12 V Low-profile MD2 PCI Express* adapter card size (6.600 inches by...
...in order to indicate the adapter heartbeat, or it turns yellow when the adapter firmware detects a fault condition. 12 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide There are eight Link Not Present LEDs, labeled LNP0-LNP7, that turn yellow to indicate a... LED. Specifications Specification Operating Voltage Card Size Array Interface to Host SAS Bus Speed SAS Controller SAS / SATA Ports Firmware Compatible Devices Cabling Redundant Configuration Enclosure Management Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I +3.3 V, +12 V Low-profile MD2 PCI Express* adapter card size (6.600 inches by...
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... can accept Stripe Sizes 64 Kbyte Background Services Rebuild Cache Options Disk cache enabled/disabled Fault Tolerance Table 4 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I fault tolerance features. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I array performance features. Table 5 lists the maximum power requirements. Table 3. auto-resume of hard drive failure; hot-plug, hot...
... can accept Stripe Sizes 64 Kbyte Background Services Rebuild Cache Options Disk cache enabled/disabled Fault Tolerance Table 4 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I fault tolerance features. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I array performance features. Table 5 lists the maximum power requirements. Table 3. auto-resume of hard drive failure; hot-plug, hot...
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The design and implementation minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian ... range: 5% to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
The design and implementation minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian ... range: 5% to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
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...determine its ability to communicate at the negotiated data rate. The part of the system BIOS. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 15 the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that make up ;... SCSI peripherals are controlled through the operating system) to direct the operation of shielded cables. A program that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. See NVRAM. These devices are connected together using specific types ...
...determine its ability to communicate at the negotiated data rate. The part of the system BIOS. Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide 15 the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that make up ;... SCSI peripherals are controlled through the operating system) to direct the operation of shielded cables. A program that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I. See NVRAM. These devices are connected together using specific types ...
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Each port on the SAS RAID controller supports SAS and SATA devices. A serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that is attached to the SAS bus by the Serial ATA specification, version 1.0a. Any device that conforms to parallel SCSI. In addition, the controller supports the Serial ATA (SATA) protocol defined by... when compared to the SAS standard and is compatible with Serial ATA. This includes SAS storage adapters (host adapters) and SAS peripherals. 16 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide SAS SAS Device Serial-attached SCSI. The SAS...
Each port on the SAS RAID controller supports SAS and SATA devices. A serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that is attached to the SAS bus by the Serial ATA specification, version 1.0a. Any device that conforms to parallel SCSI. In addition, the controller supports the Serial ATA (SATA) protocol defined by... when compared to the SAS standard and is compatible with Serial ATA. This includes SAS storage adapters (host adapters) and SAS peripherals. 16 Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Hardware User's Guide SAS SAS Device Serial-attached SCSI. The SAS...