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... User's Guide is the primary hardware guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I, which can be used for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I. • Appendix A explains drive roaming and how to configure the storage adapters, and for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I storage adapter in a RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide iii Preface This is on...
... User's Guide is the primary hardware guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I, which can be used for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I. • Appendix A explains drive roaming and how to configure the storage adapters, and for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I storage adapter in a RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide iii Preface This is on...
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... Support ...2 Operating System Support 2 Usability ...2 Redundancy and Error Handling 3 SAS/SATA Features of the 1078 Controller 4 Beep Codes ...5 Chapter 2, Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware Installation 7 Requirements ...7 Install the RAID Controller ...7 Configure the RAID Controller 10 Replacing a Controller, Resolving a Config Mismatch 10 Chapter 3, Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical Characteristics 14 Safety...
... Support ...2 Operating System Support 2 Usability ...2 Redundancy and Error Handling 3 SAS/SATA Features of the 1078 Controller 4 Beep Codes ...5 Chapter 2, Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware Installation 7 Requirements ...7 Install the RAID Controller ...7 Configure the RAID Controller 10 Replacing a Controller, Resolving a Config Mismatch 10 Chapter 3, Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical Characteristics 14 Safety...
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...disk subsystem management. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 1 1 Overview The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I is a high-performance intelligent PCIExpress* SAS/SATA RAID controller that is compatible with existing ATA firmware. The optional Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU6 ... and improves signal and data integrity. As a third generation PCI Express storage controller, the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I addresses the demand for the RAID controller, even during system failures. SAS offers a higher bandwidth per pin than parallel...
...disk subsystem management. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 1 1 Overview The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I is a high-performance intelligent PCIExpress* SAS/SATA RAID controller that is compatible with existing ATA firmware. The optional Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU6 ... and improves signal and data integrity. As a third generation PCI Express storage controller, the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I addresses the demand for the RAID controller, even during system failures. SAS offers a higher bandwidth per pin than parallel...
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..., 32, 64 (def), 128, 256, 512, or 1024 KB. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide See also the tested hardware and operating system list for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I to -point 3.0 Gbps data transfer rates. • Support for non-disk ... 9, SP1-3 and SLES 10. See the tested operating system list for your server board. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I is an intelligent low-profile RAID adapter with expanders. • Serial Tunneling Protocol (STP) support for SATAII through expander interfaces.
..., 32, 64 (def), 128, 256, 512, or 1024 KB. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide See also the tested hardware and operating system list for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I to -point 3.0 Gbps data transfer rates. • Support for non-disk ... 9, SP1-3 and SLES 10. See the tested operating system list for your server board. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I is an intelligent low-profile RAID adapter with expanders. • Serial Tunneling Protocol (STP) support for SATAII through expander interfaces.
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... virtual disk creation). • Smart initialization automatically checks consistency of only three or four drives use from OS Event Log, Intel® RAID Web Console 2; Caution: Exceeding 50% rate may require OCE). - Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 3 Migration, OCE, and Patrol Read. See Appendix A for cache write to recognize an error and recover...
... virtual disk creation). • Smart initialization automatically checks consistency of only three or four drives use from OS Event Log, Intel® RAID Web Console 2; Caution: Exceeding 50% rate may require OCE). - Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 3 Migration, OCE, and Patrol Read. See Appendix A for cache write to recognize an error and recover...
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Faster because it does not wait for cache memory. Write-through an expander. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide Non Read Ahead. Configuration stored in nonvolatile RAM and on the disk. - Determines whether read operations check ...not in a fail-over configuration) through . Optional battery backup for the disk but ensures data is lost. - Controller provides fast or trickle charges. SAS/SATA Features of the 1078 Controller • Provides eight independent phys, each read will be sequential and buffers this data into the cache. - ...
Faster because it does not wait for cache memory. Write-through an expander. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide Non Read Ahead. Configuration stored in nonvolatile RAM and on the disk. - Determines whether read operations check ...not in a fail-over configuration) through . Optional battery backup for the disk but ensures data is lost. - Controller provides fast or trickle charges. SAS/SATA Features of the 1078 Controller • Provides eight independent phys, each read will be sequential and buffers this data into the cache. - ...
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..., choose Disable Alarm. Alarm will continue during rebuild with a different sound at completion. Data has been lost . • Long beep, 3 seconds on , 3 seconds off. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 5 Using hot spare in a logical array. • Migration and OCE cannot be done on , 1 second off . Array has failed. To enable alarm...
..., choose Disable Alarm. Alarm will continue during rebuild with a different sound at completion. Data has been lost . • Long beep, 3 seconds on , 3 seconds off. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 5 Using hot spare in a logical array. • Migration and OCE cannot be done on , 1 second off . Array has failed. To enable alarm...
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...the RAID Controller 1. Changing the Bracket Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide AF002632 7 If necessary, change the bracket on the RAID controller to remove the server cover. 3. See the following figure. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware Installation Requirements • The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I, ...which contains drivers and documentation. • SAS or SATA 3.0 hard drives. Figure 1. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Turn off the power to the system and all ...
...the RAID Controller 1. Changing the Bracket Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide AF002632 7 If necessary, change the bracket on the RAID controller to remove the server cover. 3. See the following figure. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware Installation Requirements • The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I, ...which contains drivers and documentation. • SAS or SATA 3.0 hard drives. Figure 1. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Turn off the power to the system and all ...
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... the right connector. Do not use cross-over cables. If you are all properly attached. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide To prevent throughput problems, use the cables provided or use the shortest possible cable. Installing the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I 5. See your server system documentation to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an...
... the right connector. Do not use cross-over cables. If you are all properly attached. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide To prevent throughput problems, use the cables provided or use the shortest possible cable. Installing the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I 5. See your server system documentation to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an...
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See your server system documentation for instructions. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 9 Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6. AF002631 Figure 3.
See your server system documentation for instructions. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 9 Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6. AF002631 Figure 3.
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... to run BIOS Console 2. After you need to install the operating system drivers. Replacing a Controller, Resolving a Config Mismatch To replace the RAID controller, see the NVRAM and drive configurations. 3. Use these steps to initialize and then display the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I number and firmware version. See the Quick Start User's Guide and the Software User...
... to run BIOS Console 2. After you need to install the operating system drivers. Replacing a Controller, Resolving a Config Mismatch To replace the RAID controller, see the NVRAM and drive configurations. 3. Use these steps to initialize and then display the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I number and firmware version. See the Quick Start User's Guide and the Software User...
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... operational mode. • Jumper = Mode 0 for front panel drive fault per port. No jumper is required for drive activity. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 11 requires a firmware recovery utility and firmware image file. LED signal for normal operation. Reserved For factory and ...debug use. For connection to enclosure LED. 3 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Characteristics J8 J9 J2 J1 J6 J3 J4 J5 J7 J10 Figure 4. Card Layout AF002633 Jumper Description J1 Drive Fault...
... operational mode. • Jumper = Mode 0 for front panel drive fault per port. No jumper is required for drive activity. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 11 requires a firmware recovery utility and firmware image file. LED signal for normal operation. Reserved For factory and ...debug use. For connection to enclosure LED. 3 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Characteristics J8 J9 J2 J1 J6 J3 J4 J5 J7 J10 Figure 4. Card Layout AF002633 Jumper Description J1 Drive Fault...
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... daughter card that contains the battery backup unit. Can support drives of -band Assumes one SEP per enclosure 12 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide Small, thin cables do not restrict airflow; Provides an interface to SAS/SATA devices. Technical.../SATA ports Physical and virtual drive support Cache Firmware Compatible devices Cabling Redundant configuration Enclosure management Enclosure support Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I LSI* 1078 Integrated RAID on -disk (COD) in reflashable flash ROM 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA 3.0 drives; Shared ...
... daughter card that contains the battery backup unit. Can support drives of -band Assumes one SEP per enclosure 12 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide Small, thin cables do not restrict airflow; Provides an interface to SAS/SATA devices. Technical.../SATA ports Physical and virtual drive support Cache Firmware Compatible devices Cabling Redundant configuration Enclosure management Enclosure support Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I LSI* 1078 Integrated RAID on -disk (COD) in reflashable flash ROM 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA 3.0 drives; Shared ...
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Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU6 cache backup. "Gas Gauge". Auto-resume of failure, ... Max concurrent commands 255 Support for any array; Global for multiple initiators Yes Performance Native command queuing Flexibility Drive migration, RAID level migration, Drive Roaming, Online Capacity Expansion - multiple retries; Array Performance Features Host data transfer rate 2.5 Gigabit/s...Ahead, Cache I/O or Direct I /O requests 6.4 Mbytes in NVRAM, event log, CIM, Smart, Intel® RAID Web Console 2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 13
Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU6 cache backup. "Gas Gauge". Auto-resume of failure, ... Max concurrent commands 255 Support for any array; Global for multiple initiators Yes Performance Native command queuing Flexibility Drive migration, RAID level migration, Drive Roaming, Online Capacity Expansion - multiple retries; Array Performance Features Host data transfer rate 2.5 Gigabit/s...Ahead, Cache I/O or Direct I /O requests 6.4 Mbytes in NVRAM, event log, CIM, Smart, Intel® RAID Web Console 2 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 13
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... the boards installed in a PCI bus slot, all voltages are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide With battery 20-80% 10-90% condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Electrical Characteristics PCI +12 V 1.0-1.81A PCI +3.3 Aux...
... the boards installed in a PCI bus slot, all voltages are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide With battery 20-80% 10-90% condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Electrical Characteristics PCI +12 V 1.0-1.81A PCI +3.3 Aux...
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... the power to different ports on the same controller. Make sure the drives are placed on different ports, the controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives ...power cord(s). 2. Follow the instructions that came with your server documentation for instructions to remove the server cover. 3. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 15 Appendix A: Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install Drive Roaming Drive roaming occurs when the hard...
... the power to different ports on the same controller. Make sure the drives are placed on different ports, the controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives ...power cord(s). 2. Follow the instructions that came with your server documentation for instructions to remove the server cover. 3. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 15 Appendix A: Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install Drive Roaming Drive roaming occurs when the hard...
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... to the hard drives in the second system in the same order as in the original configuration. The drives must remain on the drives. 16 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide Note: Only complete configurations can be reinstalled in the same order as they were connected in and power on the system...
... to the hard drives in the second system in the same order as in the original configuration. The drives must remain on the drives. 16 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide Note: Only complete configurations can be reinstalled in the same order as they were connected in and power on the system...
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...the openings of your computer. Also disconnect any peripherals. • Disconnect your computer and peripherals from sudden, transient increases and decreases in Intel documentation. Appendix B: Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions As you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with it. •...from the computer. • Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. When working inside your computer. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 17 If the computer gets wet, consult the documentation that the cables are not located where they...
...the openings of your computer. Also disconnect any peripherals. • Disconnect your computer and peripherals from sudden, transient increases and decreases in Intel documentation. Appendix B: Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions As you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with it. •...from the computer. • Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock. When working inside your computer. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide 17 If the computer gets wet, consult the documentation that the cables are not located where they...
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... components inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any connector pins. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 18 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any static charge your body may have a connector with...
... components inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any connector pins. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 18 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Hardware User's Guide As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any static charge your body may have a connector with...