Pci Express Performance; Usability Features; Flexibility Features - IBM ServeRAID-MR10i User Manual

1.6.4

PCI Express Performance

1.6.5

Usability Features

1.6.6

Flexibility Features

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Allows addressing of multiple SATA II targets through an expander
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Allows multiple initiators to address a single target (in a fail-over
configuration) through an expander
The following list describes the PCI Express performance features of the
ServeRAID-MR10i controller:
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Provides a PCI Express interface that:
– Supports a dedicated PCI Express bus
– Supports x8 lane configuration
– Supports transfer rates of up to 2.5 Gbits/s per lane
– Complies with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 1.0a
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Provides unequaled performance through the Fusion-MPT
architecture
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Provides high throughput and low CPU utilization to offload the host
processor
The following list describes the usability features of the ServeRAID-
MR10i controller:
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Simplifies cabling with point-to-point, serial architecture
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Supports smaller, thinner cables that do not restrict airflow
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Provides drive spin-up sequencing control
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Provides up to two LED signals for each PHY to indicate link activity
and faults
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Provides an I C interface for enclosure management
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Supports the internal SAS Sideband signal SFF-8485 (SGPIO)
interface
These features increase the flexibility of the ServeRAID-MR10i controller:
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