Preface; Audience; Organization - Intel RMS25PB080 Hardware User's Manual

Preface

This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel
RMS25PB080, RMS25PB040, RMS25CB080 and RMS25CB040, which can be used to
manage SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions
and specifications.
For details on configuring the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software
drivers, see the Intel
Integrated RAID module at http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/server.

Audience

This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers/modules
and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book are:
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Engineers who are planning to use an Intel
RMS25PB080, RMS25PB040, RMS25CB080 or RMS25CB040 as a part of their
RAID system.
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Anyone installing an Intel
RMS25PB040, RMS25CB080 or RMS25CB040 in their RAID system.

Organization

This document includes the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel
RMS25PB080, RMS25PB040, RMS25CB080 and RMS25CB040.
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Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the
RAID modules.
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Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel
Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB080, RMS25PB040, RMS25CB080 or
RMS25CB040.
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Appendix A explains drive roaming and drive migration.
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Appendix B provides safety instructions to be observed during installation
and assembly.
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Appendix C provides regulatory and certification information.
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB0x0 and RMS25CB0x0 Hardware User's Guide
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Integrated RAID Module RMS25PB080,
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