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SAS Controller RS25GB008
Hardware User's Guide
Intel Order Number: G22860-001

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  • Page 1 ® Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide Intel Order Number: G22860-001...
  • Page 2 Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the SAS Controller. ® • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008. • Appendix A provides safety instructions to be observed during installation and assembly.
  • Page 4 Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware Installation ....5 Requirements ........................5 Installing the SAS Controller ....................5 Replacing a Controller ......................6 Chapter 3: Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Characteristics ......9 Major Components ......................10 LSI* LSISAS2308 Processor Chip ................10 Flash ROM ........................11 Boot Strap ROM (SEEPROM) ..................11...
  • Page 6 Italiano ..........................24 Appendix B: Regulatory and Certification Information .........27 Product Safety and EMC Compliance ................. 27 ® Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 List of Figures ® Figure 1. Installing the Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 ............6 Figure 2. Card Layout........................ 9 Figure 3. RS25GB008 Hardware Block Diagram ..............10 ® Figure 4. Intel SAS/SATA Connectors .................. 12 ® Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 ® viii Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 List of Tables Table 1. Jumper Description ....................10 Table 2. SFF8088 External Connector Pin-out ...............13 Table 3. Technical Specifications ....................13 Table 4. Array Performance Features ..................14 Table 5. Fault Tolerance Features ..................14 Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Overview

    ® Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 offers a cost-effective way to attach physical drives to a server for storage. ® As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapters, the Intel...

  • Page 12: Intel Sas Controller Rs25Gb008

    The SAS Controller is designed to fit various Intel Server Boards and systems. For the ® most up-to-date support list, see the Compatibility section under the link for this Intel SAS Controller at http://www.intel.com/support/go/motherboards/server/index.htm. The SAS controller supports the SAS protocol as described in the Serial Attached SCSI Standard, Version 2.0.

  • Page 13: Sas/Sata Features Of The Lsi* Lsisas2308 Processor Chip

    Allows for staggered spin up, hot-plug, and lower power consumption • Allows mixed connections to SAS targets or SATA II targets SAS/SATA Features of the LSI* LSISAS2308 Processor Chip “LSI* LSISAS2308 Processor Chip” for SAS/SATA features of the LSI* LSISAS2308 Processor Chip. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Intel Sas Controller Rs25Gb008 Hardware Installation

    Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation • SAS or SATA 6.0 hard drives Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Installing the SAS Controller To install the SAS Controller, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components.

  • Page 16: Replacing A Controller

    7. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. For instructions, see your server system documentation. Replacing a Controller To replace the SAS controller, see your server system documentation for instructions to remove and then install an add-in adapter. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 SAS Controller RS25GB008 installation, you must install the operating system driver. For the latest operating system driver with detailed installation ® instructions, see the Latest Downloads section under the link for this Intel Controller at http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/server. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Intel® Sas Controller Rs25Gb008 Characteristics

    Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Characteristics Figure 2. Card Layout Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Major Components

    • SAS/SMP/STP/SATA support • Supports SAS and SATA devices • Initiator and Target mode (SSP) • Supports narrow ports and wide ports • PCI Express* interface supports x8, x4, and x1 lane configurations Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Flash Rom

    For more information, see http://www.lsi.com/. ® Note: Some of these chip features may not be supported by Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008. Flash ROM An 16-MB CFI-compliant flash ROM is used to accommodate firmware and BIOS Console 2 OpROM. Boot Strap ROM (SEEPROM) The serial bootstrap ROM is used to configure the LSI* LSISAS2308 Processor Chip before the server board configures the PCI Express* registers.

  • Page 22: Figure 4. Intel ® Sas/Sata Connectors

    Transmit pins connect to receive pins on the other device. The SAS/SATA connector is keyed at pin 1. These pin-outs for the serial ATA connector are not compatible with the legacy PATA connector. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Pci Interface

    ® The Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 must be installed into a standard x8 or larger PCI Express* slot that complies with the PCI Express* Specification, Revision 2.0. The controller is PCI Express* 1.0 compatible and is backward-compatible with x8 or larger slots that are wired with x1, x2, and x4 PCI Express* lanes.

  • Page 24: Array Performance Features

    Staggered spin-up • Lower power requirements • Drive Replacement Hot-plug Electrical Characteristics ® All power is supplied to the Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 through onboard PCI Express* slot via PCI Express* 3.3 V rails. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Thermal And Atmospheric Characteristics

    MTBF (electrical components) number: 2,000,000 hours at 40°C Safety Characteristics ® The Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating V0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Operating Certifications The SAS controller in this document is qualified to get Microsoft Windows* Winqual certification (WHQL) at product launch.

  • Page 26: Sas Expander Support

    The Intel SAS Controller RS25GB008 supports LSI* expanders and Maxim SAS expanders, that are used as a component in Intel enclosures. Other expanders may be supported post launch, based on market conditions and customer requirements. Support for Non-Hard Disk Drive Devices As SAS-based non-hard drive devices were not available when this controller was in development, support for these devices will be determined as they become available.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Installation/Assembly Safety Instructions

    When working inside your computer: • Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Intel documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. • Turn off your computer and any peripherals.
  • Page 28 • When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 4. Insert and lock the padlock to the system to prevent unauthorized access inside the system. 5. Connect all external cables and the AC power cord(s) to the system. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Deutsch

    Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel-Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen auf der Ressourcen-CD oder unter http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm. Der Wechselstrom des Systems wird durch den Ein-/Aus-Schalter für Gleichstrom nicht ausgeschaltet.

  • Page 31: Français

    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 CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm...
  • Page 32 4. Remettez le cadenas en place et verrouillez-le afin de prévenir tout accès non autorisé à l'intérieur du système. 5. Rebranchez tous les cordons d'alimentation c. a. et câbles externes au système. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Español

    Para ello: 1. Desbloquee y extraiga el bloqueo de seguridad de la parte posterior del sistema, si se ha instalado uno. 2. Extraiga y guarde todos los tornillos de las tapas.Extraiga las tapas. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Il cavo è considerato il dispositivo d'interruzione dell'alimentazione principale (in c.a.). La presa alla quale si collega il sistema deve essere installata vicino all'unità e deve essere facilmente accessibile. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di calore potrebbero essere surriscaldati. Fare attenzione alla presenza di piedini appuntiti e parti taglienti sulle schede e sul telaio. È consigliabile l'uso di guanti di protezione. Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 ® This Intel SAS Controller has been evaluated for regulatory compliance as an Intel end system, and is included as part of the end system certification. For information on end system certification, refer to the product regulatory certification for the end system level product.
  • Page 38 Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide...

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