Intel res3tv360 Hardware User Manual
Intel res3tv360 Hardware User Manual

Intel res3tv360 Hardware User Manual

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Intel® Integrated RAID Module
RMS3VC160
Hardware User Guide
A document providing an overview of product features, specification data, and
hardware installation instructions
Rev 1.0
May 2016
Intel Server Boards and Systems

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  • Page 1 Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide A document providing an overview of product features, specification data, and hardware installation instructions Rev 1.0 May 2016 Intel Server Boards and Systems...
  • Page 3: Document Revision History

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide Document Revision History Date Published Revision Revision Change Description May 2016 Initial release...
  • Page 4 This document contains information on products, services and/or processes in development. All information provided here is subject to change without notice. Contact your Intel representative to obtain the User Guide. The products and services described may contain defects or errors known as errata which may cause deviations from published specifications.
  • Page 5 • Glossary of Terms • Reference Documents and Online Articles The following documents are available for download and will be useful to setting up and using your Intel RAID controller. Document Title Description What to Do when Unable to Enter BIOs Article ID: 000059999- If the Intel or OEM logo screen displays during POST, the BIOS Or Intel®...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Safety Characteristics ........................5 Electrical Characteristics ........................5 1.8.1 Operating and Nonoperating Conditions for the Intel® RAID Module ......5 2. General Feature Overview ....................... 6 Benefits of the SAS Interface ......................6 Summary of 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controller Characteristics ..........6 2.2.1...
  • Page 7 Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide List of Figures Figure 1. Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 ................... 1 Figure 2. Mezzanine Add-in Card Placement On Server Board ..............1 Figure 3. Supported Intel SAS Expander Options .................... 8 Figure 4 SAS Expander Support –...
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  • Page 9: Product Overview

    240 SAS drives. Figure 1. Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 As a mezzanine type add-in module, it is only compatible with Intel® Server Boards and Systems that include an on-board high density 80-pin SAS module connector, as illustrated below.
  • Page 10: Raid Module Layout

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide RAID Module Layout Top Side P0 – Ports 0 - 3 P2 – Ports 8 - 11 P3 – Ports 12 - 15 P1 – Ports 4 - 7 Bottom Side Snap-on Plastic Bumper...
  • Page 11: Feature Set

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide Feature Set Feature RMS3VC160 I/O Processor LSISAS3216 PCIe* to 12Gb/s SAS Controller RAID Levels Cache Memory Form Factor Modular Mezzanine Drive Interface Connectors 4 internal 4-port Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 connectors PCIe* Interface x8 PCI Express* 3.0.
  • Page 12: Performance Features

    RMS3VC160 Maximum devices per controller 1024 Maximum enclosures 32 per port RAID Controller Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Specification RMS3VC160 SAS controller and processor Broadcom* SAS3216 ROC Controller Operating voltage +3.3 V, +12 V Card size Mezzanine port PCI Express card size (64.39 mm x 139.16 mm)
  • Page 13: Sas/Sata Standards And Communication Protocols

    SAS drives and SATA drives with the same virtual drive is not supported. Safety Characteristics All 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
  • Page 14: General Feature Overview

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide General Feature Overview Benefits of the SAS Interface SAS is a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set. SAS is a convergence of the advantages of SATA, SCSI, and Fibre Channel, and it is the mainstay of the enterprise and high-end workstation storage markets.
  • Page 15: Flexibility Features

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide Note: LED signals indicate an error condition or drive activity. RAID controllers support different blink patterns for these LEDs, depending on the user configuration and storage enclosure. For information about the LED blink patterns, contact your storage enclosure manufacturer.
  • Page 16: Intel® 12 Gb/S Sas 3.0 Expander Support

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide Intel® 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 Expander Support For system configurations that require more than 16 physical drives, the Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 has support for the following Intel® RAID Expanders: Intel Product Code Product Description SAS 3.0 12 Gb/s expander...
  • Page 17 Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide Supported Intel SAS Expanders include an array of multiport mini-SAS HD (8643) connectors. Some are used as Output connectors to a backplane, while others are used as Input connectors from the RAID Controller.
  • Page 18: Raid Module Leds

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide RAID Module LEDs The RAID module includes a bank of four LEDs as shown in the following illustration. (LED2) RAID Module Heart Beat (LED1) ROC Over Temperature Figure 5. SAS Module LED Identification 2.4.1...
  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    Intel recommends the following steps be taken when performing any procedures described within this document or while performing service to any computer system.
  • Page 20: Raid Module Installation

    4 – White Plastic Locking Pins 1 – Attention Document 1 – Warranty Document Note: Intel RAID Products do not include SAS / SATA data cables. Appropriate SAS / SATA data cables may be included with your server system or must be purchased separately. 3.1.3 Installation Instructions Unpack the Intel®...
  • Page 21: Figure 6. Figure 6 Raid Module Installation

    10. Reinstall the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cords to the system The hardware installation is now complete and the Intel RAID Module is ready to be configured. For complete Intel RAID module configuration information, refer to the Intel® RAID Software Users Guide available to download from the Intel Support Site: http://support.intel.com...
  • Page 22: Safety And Regulatory (Class A)

    KC Certification (Korea) Product Environmental Compliance Intel has a system in place to restrict the use of banned substances in accordance with worldwide regulatory requirements. A Material Declaration Data Sheet is available for Intel products. For more reference on material restrictions and compliance you can view Intel’s Environmental Product Content Specification at http://supplier.intel.com/ehs/environmental.htm...
  • Page 23 Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: • Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials China – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) • WEEE Directive (Europe) • • Packaging Directive (Europe) REACH Directive (Europe) •...
  • Page 24: Glossary

    Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3VC160 Hardware User Guide Glossary Term Description Acronym for Basic Input/Output System. Software that provides basic read/write capability. Usually kept as firmware (ROM-based). BIOS The system BIOS on the motherboard of a computer boots and controls the system. The BIOS on your host adapter acts as an extension of the system BIOS.
  • Page 25 A piece of hardware (such as a video monitor, drive, printer, or CD-ROM) used with a computer and peripheral devices under the control of the computer. SCSI peripherals are controlled through an Intel® RAID Controller (host adapter). The interface required to transmit and receive data packets transferred across the SAS bus.

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