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- Page 1 Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F, and RMSP3HDO80E Hardware User Guide A document providing an overview of product features, specification data, and hardware installation instructions Rev 1.1 September 2019 Intel® Server Products and Solutions...
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- Page 3 Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F, and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Document Revision History Date Revision Changes Sep 2019 Initial release. Strip sizes corrected. Removed some conditions happening at launch. Added references Sep 2019 to TPS document for cooling.
- Page 4 Current characterized errata are available on request. You may not use or facilitate the use of this document in connection with any infringement or other legal analysis concerning Intel products described herein. You agree to grant Intel a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to any patent claim thereafter drafted which includes subject matter disclosed herein.
- Page 5 004_safetyregulatory.pdf Consignes de sécurité Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information sur le site https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/motherboards/server/sb/g23122- 004_safetyregulatory.pdf Instrucciones de seguridad importantes Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar cualquiera de las...
- Page 6 Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F, and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Warnings Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether you are using this guide or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions. You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals.
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Page 7: Preface
Chapter 7 – Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit AXXRMFBU7 – Provides details of the Intel® RAID Maintenance-Free Backup Unit AXXRMFBU7 accessory option. Appendix A. Glossary of Terms Reference Documents and Online Articles The following documents are available for download and will be useful to setting up and using the Intel RAID module. Document Title Description Intel®... -
Page 8: Product Support Collaterals
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Product Support Collaterals In addition to this user guide, Intel provides documentation, device driver updates, and utilities that may be necessary and/or useful for operation and support of this product. Additional product support collaterals can... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F Description ....................17 3.1.1 Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F Dimensions ....................19 3.1.2 Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F Electrical, Thermal and Atmospheric Requirements ..... 20 3.1.3 Intel® RAID module RMSP3AD160F Power Consumption ................20 Intel® RAID Module RMSP3CD080F ........................21 3.2.1... - Page 10 SAS/SATA Drive Support ............................30 Intel® 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 Expander Support ......................31 4.4.1 SAS Expander Configuration for the Intel® RMSP3AD160F RAID Module ..........31 NVMe Drive Support ..............................33 5. Hardware Installation ..................................35 Intel® RAID Module Installation ..........................35 5.1.1...
- Page 11 Figure 25. HII Hardware Components screen ..........................45 Figure 26. HII Battery Management screen ............................ 45 List of Tables Table 1. Intel® Tri-Mode RAID module comparative feature set ................... 12 Table 2. Data protection features ............................... 13 Table 3. Fault-tolerant features ................................14 Table 4.
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Page 14: Product Overview
The Tri-Mode RAID modules are based on the LSI SAS IC technology and proven MegaRAID technology. Intel offers a family of Tri-Mode RAID modules that address the needs for internal connectivity solutions as well as low and high port count: RMSP3AD160F –... -
Page 15: Intel® Tri-Mode Raid Module General Features
Intel® Tri-Mode RAID Module General Features Overview The Intel® Tri-Mode modules include a SAS interface and an NVMe interface. Both share the same connectors by multiplexing the data and sideband signals. As compared with the previous generation of Intel RAID modules, the new Tri-Mode family offers increased performance by reducing latency, increasing IOPS, increasing queue depth and increasing cache memory. -
Page 16: Sata Iii Features
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide 2.4.2 SATA III Features The SAS interface is compatible with SATA and it has the following characteristics. Supports the following: • SATA III data transfers up to 6Gb/s. STP data transfers up to 6Gb/s. -
Page 17: Drive Migration
This feature maintains the integrity of the data on each drive, even if the drives have changed their physical device ID. More information on how to use the drive roaming feature can be found on the Intel® RAID Software User Guide for full featured and entry level RAID controllers. -
Page 18: Intel® Tri-Mode Raid Module Feature Set
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Intel® Tri-Mode RAID Module Feature Set The following table describes the feature set of the Intel Tri-Mode RAID modules. Table 1. Intel® Tri-Mode RAID module comparative feature set Feature RMSP3AD160F... -
Page 19: Data Protection Features
** This setting is firmware-dependent. *** Devices include drives and expanders. Drives on dual-ported backplanes count twice. Data Protection Features The next table describes the Data protection features of the Intel® Tri-Mode RAID modules. Table 2. Data protection features Feature... -
Page 20: Fault Tolerance Features
In addition, SMART monitors the internal performance of all motors, heads, and drive electronics. Array Performance Features The next table describes the Array performance features of the Intel® Tri-Mode RAID modules Table 4. Array performance features Specification... -
Page 21: Drive Support Limits
2.10 Over temperature protection The Intel® Tri-Mode RAID modules are designed to operate at a maximum 55 degrees Celsius with a minimum of 200 LFM air flow, this ensures the internal ROC IC will operate at less than 105 Celsius. If for any reason there’s an overheating, the internal ROC over temperature protection circuitry will operate like this:... -
Page 22: Optional Intel® Raid Maintenance Free Backup Unit (Rmfbu)
2.12 Optional Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU) To protect the integrity of cached data on the Intel® RAID Module during a power loss event, the Intel® Tri-Mode Modules RMSP3AD160F and RMSP3CD080F provide support for the Intel® Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU –... -
Page 23: Intel® Tri-Mode Raid Module Detailed Characteristics
Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F Description The Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F is a full-featured Tri-Mode RAID module with 16 internal ports based on the Avago® SAS3516 RAID-On-Chip (ROC). It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5,6,10, 50, 60 and includes 4 GB of 72-bit cache memory DDR4 at 2133 MHz. -
Page 24: Figure 2. Intel® Rmsp3Ad160F Raid Module Led Description
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide LED description Figure 2. Intel® RMSP3AD160F RAID Module LED description... -
Page 25: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Ad160F Dimensions
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide 3.1.1 Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F Dimensions The next figure shows the dimensions for the Intel® RAID Module RMSP3AD160F. Figure 3. Intel® RMSP3AD160F RAID module dimensions... -
Page 26: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Ad160F Electrical, Thermal And Atmospheric Requirements
Temperature range: 10 °C to +55 °C (with or without the RMFBU module attached) • • Minimum air flow 200 LFM List of non-operating conditions (while in storage or in transit) for the Intel® RAID module RMSP3AD160F: Relative humidity range is 5 percent to 90 percent non-condensing. •... -
Page 27: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Cd080F
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Intel® RAID Module RMSP3CD080F The Intel® RAID Module RMSP3CD080F is a full-featured Tri-Mode RAID module with eight (8) internal ports based on the Avago® SAS3508 RAID-On-Chip (ROC). It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5,6,10, 50, 60 and includes 4 GB of 72-bit cache memory DDR4 at 2133 MHz. -
Page 28: Figure 5. Intel® Rmsp3Cd160F Raid Module Led Description
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Figure 5. Intel® RMSP3CD160F RAID module LED description... -
Page 29: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Cd160F Dimensions
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide 3.2.1 Intel® RAID Module RMSP3CD160F Dimensions The next figure shows the dimensions for the Intel® RAID module RMSP3CD160F. Figure 6. Intel® RMSP3CD160F RAID module dimensions... -
Page 30: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Cd080F Power Consumption
Temperature range: 10 °C to +55 °C (with or without the RMFBU module attached) • • Minimum air flow 200 LFM List of non-operating conditions (while in storage or in transit) for the Intel® RAID module RMSP3CD080F: Relative humidity range is 5 percent to 90 percent non-condensing. •... -
Page 31: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Hd080E
Intel® RAID module RMSP3HD080E The Intel® RAID module RMSP3HD080E is an entry-level Tri-Mode RAID module with eight (8) internal ports based on the Avago® SAS3508 SAS I/O Controller (IOC). It supports RAID levels 0, 1,5 and 10. It has an x8 PCI Express* 3.0 PCIe interface and supports up to 63 physical devices** and up to 32 virtual drives. -
Page 32: Figure 8. Intel® Rmsp3Hd080E Raid Module Led Description
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Figure 8. Intel® RMSP3HD080E RAID Module LED description... -
Page 33: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Hd080E Dimensions
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide 3.3.1 Intel® RAID Module RMSP3HD080E Dimensions The next figure show the dimensions for the Intel® RAID module RMSP3HD080E. Figure 9. Intel RMSP3HD080E RAID module dimensions... -
Page 34: Intel® Raid Module Rmsp3Hd080E Electrical, Thermal And Atmospheric Requirements
Temperature range: 10 °C to +55 °C (with or without the RMFBU module attached) • • Minimum air flow 200 LFM List of non-operating conditions (while in storage or in transit) for the Intel® RAID module RMSP3HD080E: Relative humidity range is 5 percent to 90 percent non-condensing •... -
Page 35: Connectivity And Drive Support
The Intel® Tri- Mode RAID Modules have standard female SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS High-Density) connectors to connect the drives and are designed for the Intel® Server Boards and Systems for the next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor product family. Those systems have the appropriate backplane capable of supporting SAS, SATA and NVMe drives. -
Page 36: Sas/Sata Drive Support
SAS/SATA Drive Support The Intel® Tri-Mode RAID Modules are designed to support SAS, SATA and NVMe drives; however, if desired, they can be used to connect only SAS and SATA drives. In this case, standard SAS cables and backplanes can be used (make sure to use only those backplanes which have been tested and listed as compatible hardware). -
Page 37: Intel® 12 Gb/S Sas 3.0 Expander Support
SAS Expander Configuration for the Intel® RMSP3AD160F RAID Module The SAS ports of the Intel® RMSP3AD160F RAID Module are driven by two (2) SAS cores and therefore, are divided into two (2) separate SAS domains: Domain 1 and Domain 2. One or two SAS connectors within a common domain can be cabled to a single SAS Expander Card when cabling the RAID Module to a SAS Expander. -
Page 38: Figure 13. Sas Ports For The Res3Fv288
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Supported Intel SAS Expanders include several 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 Module. The following diagrams identify the connector types for each supported SAS expander card. -
Page 39: Nvme Drive Support
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide NVMe Drive Support The Intel® Tri-Mode RAID modules are designed to support SAS, SATA and NVMe drives; however, if desired, they can be used to connect only NVMe drives. The support for NVMe drives is limited to the U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor, connected through a supported backplane using a specially designed Tri-Mode cable. -
Page 40: Figure 16. Connecting The Axxcbl700Hdcv Cable To The Raid Module
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Figure 16. Connecting the AXXCBL700HDCV cable to the RAID module... -
Page 41: Hardware Installation
Installation Instructions Unpack the Intel® RAID Module. Unpack and remove the RAID module. Inspect it for damage. If it appears damaged, contact the Intel Customer and Technical Support representative. Turn off the power to the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. -
Page 42: Figure 18. Intel® Raid Module Placement And Installation
If NVMe drives are to be used, connect the AXXCBL700HDCV cable to the appropriate backplane. 10. Carefully route the SAS / SATA / NVMe data cables back to the Intel® RAID Module. 11. Attach the SAS/SATA / NVMe data cables to the Intel® RAID Module. -
Page 43: Safety And Regulatory (Class A)
Intended Application – The RAID products are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE) as part of Intel’s server chassis systems. These products are intended to be into Intel server systems to be installed in offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial-type locations. The suitability of this product for other product categories and environments other than an ITE application (such as medical, industrial, telecommunications, NEBS, residential, alarm systems, test equipment, etc.) may require further evaluation. -
Page 44: Intel® Raid Maintenance Free Backup Unit Axxrmfbu7 (Rmfbu)
During normal system operation, the RMFBU monitors the voltage level of the DRAM of the Intel® RAID Module or Intel® RAID Module. If the voltage drops below a predefined level due to an AC power failure or brief power outage, the RMFBU protects the integrity of the cached data by providing sufficient back-up power to offload the data from the RAID RAM to the NAND flash. -
Page 45: Fbu345 Specifications And Layout
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide FBU345 Specifications and Layout The Table 8. FBU345 specifications shows the specifications for the FBU 345 Supercap. The Figure 19. FBU345 layoutsame device followed by its dimensions and pin description. -
Page 46: Figure 19. Fbu345 Layout
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Figure 19. FBU345 layout FBU 345 Dimensions Width (D) 51.0 +/- 1.0 mm Length (L) 64.0 +/- 1.0 mm Height T 13.1 +/- 0.4 mm Pin Description Pin # Signal... -
Page 47: Extender Cable
Figure 21. AXXRMFBU7 mounting assembly Identify the mounting location for the RMFBU assembly. In an Intel chassis, align the tabs on the holder with the holes on the mounting plate and slide the holder until it clicks and locks into place. -
Page 48: Figure 22. Rmfbu Assembly Installation (Example)
2U System – Air Duct RMFBU Mounting Plate Figure 22. RMFBU assembly installation (example) Carefully route the extender cable to the Intel® RAID Module and attach the cable to the matching connector. Use the appropriate cable (605 mm or 930 mm long) that best fits. -
Page 49: Axxrmfbu7 Mean Time Between Failres (Mtbf)
UEFI boot mode. The HII can also be used to monitor the MFBU. Note: Refer to the Intel® RAID Software User Guide for full featured and entry level RAID controllers for for more information on the Human Interface Infrastructure. -
Page 50: Figure 24. Hii Dashboard View Screen
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Figure 24. HII Dashboard view screen Enter the Main Menu and select Hardware Components to go to the Hardware Component Screen. -
Page 51: Figure 25. Hii Hardware Components Screen
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Figure 25. HII Hardware Components screen The Hardware Component Screen shows the Battery Status. Select the Battery Management option. Figure 26. HII Battery Management screen The Battery Management screen contains the following information: A string that identifies the RMFBU type. - Page 52 Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide The Battery Management Screen contains the following information: Manufacturer The manufacturer of the RMFBU unit. Serial Number The serial number of the RMFBU unit. Date of Manufacture The date of manufacture of the RMFBU unit.
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Page 53: Appendix A. Glossary
Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Appendix A. 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 54 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 serial bus.
- Page 55 Intel® RAID Modules RMSP3AD160F, RMSP3CD080F and RMSP3HD080E Hardware User Guide Term Description Acronym for Serial SCSI Protocol. SSP enables communication with other SAS devices. Each PHY on the SAS controller can function as an SSP initiator. Acronym for Serial Tunneling Protocol. STP enables communication with a SATA device through an attached expander.
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