Pci Express Performance; Usability Features - Lenovo ServeRAID M5110 User Manual

1.6.4

PCI Express Performance

1.6.5

Usability Features

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Supports Port Selector (for dual-port drives)
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Each port on the controller supports SAS devices, SATA devices, or
both using SSP, SMP, STP, and SATA. SSP enables communication
with other SAS devices.
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Enables the controller to communicate with other SATA devices.
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Supports staggered spin-up
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Supports hot plug
The following list describes the PCI Express performance features of the
ServeRAID M5110 controller:
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Provides a PCI Express 3.0 interface that:
– Supports a dedicated PCI Express bus
– Supports x8 lane configuration
– Supports transfer rates of up to 8 GT/s (1 GB/s) per lane
– Complies with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 3.0
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Provides unequaled performance through the Fusion-MPT
architecture
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Provides high throughput and low CPU utilization to offload the host
processor
The following list describes the usability features of the ServeRAID
M5110 controller:
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Simplifies cabling with point-to-point, serial architecture
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Supports smaller, thinner cables that do not restrict airflow
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Provides drive spin-up sequencing control
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Provides up to two LED signals for each PHY to indicate link activity
and faults
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Provides an I C interface for enclosure management
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