Table Of Contents - Intel RES3FV288 Hardware User's Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements .................................................................................................................................................... iii
1 About This Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 What You Need to Know Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Terminology Used in this Guide ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Kit Contents and System Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 System Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................................2
3 About Your RAID Expander ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Standard RAID Expander Features..................................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Major Components ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Compatible Devices .............................................................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.5 Board Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
3.6 Mechanical Information ....................................................................................................................................................................6
3.7 About the Intel® RAID Expander Card RES3FV288 ...............................................................................................................7
4 Installing and Connecting the RAID Expander ........................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a Low- Profile Bracket ..........................................................................................8
4.3 Selecting Disk Drives and Cables ................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.3.1 Disk Drives ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.3.2 Cables ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.3 SAS Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Installing the RAID Expander ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
5 Configuring the RAID Expander .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
6 Solving Problems .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Troubleshooting Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Appendix A: Safety Information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Appendix B: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
DC Power Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Current Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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