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• Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the RAID controller. ® • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel RAID Controller RS25NB008. • Appendix A explains drive roaming and drive migration. • Appendix B provides safety instructions to be observed during installation and assembly.
SATA or high performance SAS media. ® As a second generation PCI Express* storage controller, the Intel RAID Controller RS25NB008 addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across entry level, midrange, and enterprise server platforms.
The RAID Controller is designed to fit various Intel Server Boards and systems. For the ® most up-to-date support list, see the Compatibility section under the link for this Intel RAID Controller at http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/server. Protocol Support Each port on the SAS controllers supports SAS devices, SATA II devices, or both using SSP, SMP, STP, and SATA II as follows: •...
Auto-detection of failed drives with transparent rebuild. There must be disk activity (I/O to the drive) for a missing drive to be marked as failed. • Auto-resume of initialization or rebuild on reboot (the Auto Rebuild feature must be enabled before virtual disk creation). Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
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• Failures are logged from controller and drive firmware, and SMART monitor. ® • Failures are logged in NVRAM, viewable from OS Event Log, Intel RAID Web Console 2, CIM, and LEDs. • Multiple cache options allow configuration-specific performance optimization: —...
To disable the alarm, choose Disable Alarm. To enable the alarm, choose Enable Alarm. To disable the alarm only until the next event or until next power cycle, choose Silence Alarm. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
“Installing the RAID Controller”) Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components.
5. Configure and install the SAS/SATA Devices in the target external storage case. Refer to the documentation of the devices for any pre-installation configuration requirements. 6. Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to the target external storage case. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
After you press the keys to enter the Intel RAID BIOS Console 2 software, the ® firmware takes several seconds to initialize and then display the Intel RAID Controller RS25NB008 number and firmware version. The numbering of the RAID controller follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board.
Memory Board Connector J2 and is secured by one screw. It provides a 20-pin connector for remote battery backup module installation support. Figure 4. Cache Memory Board Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
1GB 667MHz DDR3 memory. The memory board can be connected to an ® optional Intel RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU9. J6A1 UART connector for the 4-pin connector Reserved for factory use. expander Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
DDR3 667 MHz ECC SDRAM memory. This DIMM is connected directly to the memory controller interface bus of the ROC and serves as storage for the executable code transferred from the flash. It also serves as cache during Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
The drive failure tones repeat until the problem is corrected, or until the alarm is silenced or disabled. The alarm can be silenced or disabled on the controller’s properties page in ® the BIOS Console or by using the failed drive options pane in the Intel RAID Web Console 2.
Transmit pins connect to receive pins on the other device. The SAS/SATA connector is keyed at pin 1. These pin-outs for the serial ATA connector are not compatible with the legacy PATA connector. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
Description D_ACTIVE_PU 330? to GFAULT_PU 330? to DIRTY_PU 330? to P3V3_DUAL P3V3_DUAL P3V3_DUAL D_ACTIVE_N Connected to GFAULT Connected to Drain DIRTY Connected to Drain of of onboard MFT Drain of onboard onboard MFT Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
Small, thin cables that do not restrict airflow • Shared connectors for multiple drives Redundant configuration 128 KB NVRAM and config-on-disk (COD) Enclosure management In-band SES Enclosure support Assumes one SEP per enclosure Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
Activity and fault LEDs • Multiple retries • ® Logs in NVRAM, event log, CIM, Smart, Intel RAID Web Console 2 Electrical Characteristics All power is supplied to the adapter via the PCI Express 3.3V and 12V rail. Necessary Voltages are provided by onboard switching regulator circuitry operating off of 12V and 3.3V rails.
The RAID controller in this document is qualified to get Microsoft Windows* Winqual certification (WHQL) at product launch. Supported Device Technology ® The various device technologies supported by the Intel RAID Controller RS25NB008 is described in the subsections that follow. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
The Intel RAID Controller RS25NB008 supports LSI* expanders, Vitesse SAS expanders, and PMC expanders that are used as a component in Intel and 3rd party enclosures. Other expanders may be supported post launch, based on market conditions and customer requirements.
Degraded The drive operating condition is not optimal because one of the configured drives has failed or is offline. Offline Offline The drive is not available to the operating system and is unusable. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
RAID Controller Drive Limitations Only drives that comply with the SAS and SATA specification extensions are supported. SAS Bus and ID Mapping Devices on the SAS bus are persistently mapped based on a SAS address. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
6. Install the server cover. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 7. Plug in and power on the system. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives (COD). Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
9. Install the server cover. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 10. Plug in and power on the system. When you start the system, the controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
When working inside your computer: • Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Intel documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. • Turn off your computer and any peripherals.
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• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
4. Insert and lock the padlock to the system to prevent unauthorized access inside the system. 5. Connect all external cables and the AC power cord(s) to the system. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel-Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen auf der Ressourcen-CD oder unter http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm. Der Wechselstrom des Systems wird durch den Ein-/Aus-Schalter für Gleichstrom nicht ausgeschaltet.
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce ® document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information sur le CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm...
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4. Remettez le cadenas en place et verrouillez-le afin de prévenir tout accès non autorisé à l'intérieur du système. 5. Rebranchez tous les cordons d'alimentation c. a. et câbles externes au système. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
Para ello: 1. Desbloquee y extraiga el bloqueo de seguridad de la parte posterior del sistema, si se ha instalado uno. 2. Extraiga y guarde todos los tornillos de las tapas.Extraiga las tapas. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
Il cavo è considerato il dispositivo d'interruzione dell'alimentazione principale (in c.a.). La presa alla quale si collega il sistema deve essere installata vicino all'unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di calore potrebbero essere surriscaldati. Fare attenzione alla presenza di piedini appuntiti e parti taglienti sulle schede e sul telaio. È consigliabile l'uso di guanti di protezione. Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
This Intel RAID Controller has been evaluated for regulatory compliance as an Intel end system, and is included as part of the end system certification. For information on end system certification, refer to the product regulatory certification for the end system level product.