Table 12. Intel Sas Entry Raid Module Axx4Sasmod Storage Mode - Intel BB5520UR Technical Product Specification

Functional Architecture
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SW RAID = Intel Embedded Server RAID Technology II (ESRTII)
IT/IR RAID = IT/IR RAID, Entry Hardware RAID
Storage
Description
Mode*
4 SAS Ports
Up to 10 SAS
IT/IR RAID or SATA drives
via expander
backplanes
4 SAS Ports
Up to 8 SAS or
SW RAID
SATA drives
via expander
backplanes
*Select in BIOS Setup: "Configure Intel
Configuration Screen
3.6.1.1 IT/IR RAID Mode
Supports entry hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E and native SAS pass-through mode.
3.6.1.2 Intel
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The Intel Embedded Server RAID Technology II (Intel
0, 1, and 10. If RAID 5 is needed with Intel
Activation Key AXXRAKSW5 accessory. This activation key is placed on the SAS Software
RAID 5 connector located on the Intel
instructions, see the documentation included with the SAS Module AXX4SASMOD and the
activation key.
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When Intel Embedded Server RAID Technology II is enabled with the SAS Module
AXX4SASMOD, enclosure management is provided through the SAS_SGPIO or SES connector
on the SAS Module AXX4SASMOD when a cable is attached between this connector and the
2
backplane or I C interface.
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Table 12. Intel SAS Entry RAID Module AXX4SASMOD Storage Mode
RAID Types and Levels
Supported
Native SAS pass
through mode without
RAID function.
Entry Hardware
RAID.
RAID 1 (IM mode)
RAID 10/10E (IME
mode)
RAID 0 (IS Mode)
SW RAID 0/1/10
standard
SW RAID 5 with
optional
AXXRAKSW5
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SAS Entry RAID" Option on Advanced | Mass Storage Controller
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ESRTII Mode
Intel order number E39529-013
Intel® Server Boards S5520HC, S5500HCV, and S5520HCT TPS
RAID Management
Driver
SAS MPT
driver (Fully
open-source
Intel
driver)
Console 2
Broad OS
support.
ESRTII Driver
Microsoft
Windows* and Intel
Console 2
selected
Linux*
Versions only
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ESRTII) feature provides RAID modes
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ESRTII, you must install the optional Intel
®
SAS Entry RAID Module AXX4SASMOD. For installation
RAID
Software
Software
User's Guide
IT/IR RAID
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RAID Web Software
User's
Guide
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Intel RAID
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RAID Web Software
User's
Guide
Compatible
Backplane
AXX6DRV3GR
AXX4DRV3GR
AXX6DRV3GEXP
AXX4DRV3GEXP
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RAID
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