Intel RMS25KB080 Quick Start User Manual

Intel® Integrated RAID Module
RMS25KB080 and RMS25KB040
Quick Start User's Guide
This guide contains step-by-step instructions for installing
the Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080 and RMS25KB040
and information on using the BIOS setup utility to configure a single logical
drive array and install the driver into the operating system.
For more advanced RAID configurations, or to install with other
operating systems, please refer to the Hardware User's Guide.
These guides and other supporting documents
(including a list of supported server boards) are also located on the web at:
http://www.intel.com
If you are not familiar with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures used
during system integration, see your Hardware Guide for complete ESD
procedures. For more details on Intel ® RAID controllers, see:
www.intel.com/go/serverbuilder.
Read all cautions and warnings first before starting your RAID Controller
integration.
Warning
Intel® Integrated RAID Module
Read all caution and safety
RMS25KB080 and RMS25KB040
statements in this document
before performing any of the
Reference Diagram
®
instructions. Also see the Intel
Server Board and Server Chassis
Safety Information document at:
http://support.intel.com/support/ Front View
motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770
.htm for complete safety information.
Warning
Installation and service of
this product should only be
performed by qualified service
personnel to avoid risk of injury from
electrical shock or energy hazard.
x8 PCI
Caution
Express*
Interface
Observe normal ESD
[Electrostatic Discharge]
procedures during system
integration to avoid possible
damage to server board and/or J4B1 Ports 4-7
(This connector is
other components.
not available on
®
Intel Integrated
RAID Module
Tools Required
RMS25KB040)
Phillips* Anti-static
screwdriver
wrist strap
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For more information on the jumpers referenced in this diagram, refer to user guide located on the web at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server.
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080 as shown
*
3
A
B
C
D
Bracket Screw(2)
Back View
J4A1 Ports 0-3
What you will need to begin
• SAS 2.0 or SATA III hard disk drives (backward compatible to support SAS 1.0 or SATA II hard
disk drives)
•
Intel ® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080 or RMS25KB040 (SAS/SATA cables need to be
prepared separately)
•
SAS/SATA cable accessory kit, which can be ordered from Intel separately. Please see the Tested
Operating System List for available cable accessory kits at:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/server
•
Server board with a x8 or x16 PCI Express* slot (this controller is designed to meet the x8 PCI
Express* Generation 3 specification and is backward compatible with generation 2 or 1 slots)
•
Resource CD, which is shipped with systems or boards
• Operating system installation media: Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, Microsoft Windows
Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2012*, Microsoft Windows 7*, Microsoft Windows Vista*,
Red Hat* Enterprise Linux, or SUSE* Linux Enterprise Server, VMware* ESX Server 4,
and VMware* ESXi5. Notes: The module will support PCI Express* Revision 3.0 at post launch.
1
Check the Bracket Height
A
Determine whether the full-height bracket will fit
in the server's PCI back plate.
B Your RAID controller ships with the full-height
Full-height
Bracket bracket. If the low-profile bracket is required,
unscrew the two fasteners holding the green
board to the silver bracket.
Low-profile
Bracket
E
Replace and tighten
the two screws.
4
Connect the RAID Module
Connect the wide end of the cable to the up silver connector (ports
0-3).The Intel ® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080 is shown for
illustrative purpose.
Note: As necessary, see "Choosing the Right RAID Level" on side 2 of
Push the cable into the silver connector until it makes a slight click.
this Quick Start User's Guide for a brief description of RAID levels.
If using more than four drives, connect the wide end of the second
cable to the down silver connector (ports 4-7).
1
Power on the system and press <Ctrl> + <C> when the screen
Connect the other ends of the cables to SATA drives or to the ports
below is displayed.
on a SATA or SAS backplane.
Notes: Both non-expander backplanes (one cable per drive) and
expander backplanes (one or two total cables) are supported.
Drive power cables (not shown) are required.
Ports 4-7
(This connector is not available on
Intel ® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB040 )
B
A
C
D 2
In the Adapter List Global Properties window select the controller in
the Adapter column and press <Enter>.
D
Rear view of four SATA drives or backplane connected to ports
on the Intel Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080.
®
2
Install the RAID Module
A
Power down the system and disconnect the
power cord.
B Remove the system cover and any
other pieces to access the
PCI Express* slot.
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Remove the bracket.
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Line up the low-profile bracket with the board,
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Use the LSI MPT SAS BIOS Configuration Utility* to Create a RAID Virtual Drive
3
Highlight RAID Properties and press <Enter>.
4
On the Select New Array Type screen, select the appropriate configuration,
for example Create IM Volume, and press <Enter>.
C
Firmly press the RAID module into an available
x8 or x16 PCI Express* Slot.
D
Secure the RAID module bracket to the system
back panel.
E
The Intel ® Integrated RAID Module RMS25KB080
is shown for illustrative purpose.
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