Preface
This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel
and RMS2AF080 (also known as Intel
RMS2AF080), 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
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 designing an Intel
for their RAID system.
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Anyone installing an Intel
RAID system.
Organization
This document includes the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel
RMS2AF040 and RMS2AF080.
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Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the RAID module.
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Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel
Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF040 and RMS2AF080.
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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.
Related Publication
The Intel
the RAID module.
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF040 and RMS2AF080 Hardware User's Guide
®
RAID Software User's Guide on the Resource CD.
®
RAID Software User's Guide is included on the Resource CD that shipped with
®
Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF040
®
Integrated RAID Controller RMS2AF040 and
®
RAID Module RMS2AF040 or RMS2AF080
®
RAID Module RMS2AF040 or RMS2AF080 in their
®
Integrated RAID Module
®
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