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- Page 1 Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide A document providing an overview of product features, specification data, and hardware installation instructions. Rev. 1.2 March 2022 Delivering Breakthrough Data Center System Innovation – Experience What’s Inside!
- Page 2 Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide <Blank page>...
- Page 3 • Removed limitation for SAS.SATA drive support at launch. • Minor changes throughout the document for clarity. • Added support for the Intel® Server Systems R2000WF and R1000WF Families. • Corrected cable names on figures 9 and 10. • Removed safety page.
- 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 Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F 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 6: Table Of Contents
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................10 About this Document ..............................10 1.1.1 Document Organization .............................. 10 Product Support Collaterals ............................10 2. Product Overview ..............................11 3. Tri-Mode Intel® RAID Adapters General Features ..................... 12 General Features Overview ............................ - Page 7 SAS/SATA Drive Support ............................25 5.2.1 Intel® 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 Expander Support ......................27 5.2.2 SAS Expander Configuration for the Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F ..........28 NVMe* Drive Support ..............................29 6. Hardware Installation .............................. 31 Intel® RAID Adapter Installation ..........................32 6.1.1...
- Page 8 Figure 7. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Card Connection to the Intel® Server System R2000WFR’s Backplane ......................27 Figure 8. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F SAS Port Domain Identification ............... 28 Figure 9. SAS Ports for the RES3TV360 ............................28 Figure 10. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Card Connection to the 2U Intel®...
- Page 9 Table 5. SAS/SATA Drive Support Limits ............................16 Table 6. UART Connector Pinout ................................ 17 Table 7. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Power Consumption ..................20 Table 8. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F Consumption ....................23 Table 9. SFF-8654 Connector Pinout ............................... 25 Table 10.
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Page 10: Introduction
Glossary. Definitions for specialized concepts and acronyms used in this user guide. Product Support Collaterals The following document is available for download and is useful for setting up and using the Intel RAID adapters described in this user guide. Document Title... -
Page 11: Product Overview
Secure boot is another new feature, which increases security since it allows only authenticated firmware to execute on the adapter. To address the needs for internal and external drive connectivity solutions, two tri-mode Intel RAID adapters for PCIe 4.0 are available: •... -
Page 12: Tri-Mode Intel® Raid Adapters General Features
General Features Overview The tri-mode Intel RAID adapters offer interfaces for SAS and for a Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe). By using the proper cables, it is possible to connect NVMe-only drives, SAS / SATA drives, or a mix of them. -
Page 13: Non-Volatile Memory Express* (Nvme*) Interface
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 14: Safety Characteristics
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Safety Characteristics All the tri-mode Intel RAID adapters meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each baseboard is also marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. -
Page 15: Secure Boot
NVMe drives are not supported. Secure Boot The Intel RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F include a hardware secure boot feature. This provides advanced security, allowing only authenticated firmware to be executed. Intel provides the signed firmware images using hardware secure boot transparent to customers, while providing confidence in the security. -
Page 16: Fault Tolerance Features
64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, or 1 MB 3.11 Drive Support Limits The next table describes the SAS / SATA drive support limits of the tri-mode Intel RAID adapters. Table 5. SAS / SATA Drive Support Limits Intel®... -
Page 17: 3.12 Over Temperature Protection
3.14 Optional Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup Unit (RMFBU) To protect the integrity of cached data on the Intel RAID adapter during a power loss event, the tri-mode Intel RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F support the Intel Maintenance Free Backup Unit AXXRMFBU7 accessory kit (also referred to as RMFBU in this document). -
Page 18: Tri-Mode Intel® Raid Adapters Detailed Characteristics
Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Description The Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F is a full featured tri-mode RAID adapter with 16 internal ports based on the Broadcom* SAS3916 RAID-on-chip (ROC). It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60; it includes 8 GB of 72-bit cache memory DDR4 at 2133 MHz. -
Page 19: Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Tf160F Dimensions
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide 4.1.1 Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Dimensions The next figure shows the Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F dimensions in millimeters, without the PCI bracket. Figure 2. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Dimensions... -
Page 20: Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Tf160F Electrical, Thermal, And Atmospheric Requirements
Relative humidity range is 5% to 90% non-condensing. • Temperature range is 0 °C to +55 °C (with or without the RMFBU adapter attached). The following list shows the non-operating conditions (while in storage or in transit) for the Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F: •... -
Page 21: Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Mf088F Description
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F Description The Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F is a full featured tri-mode RAID adapter with 8 internal ports and 8 external ports, based on the Broadcom SAS3916 RAID-on-chip (ROC). -
Page 22: Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Mf088F Dimensions
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide 4.2.1 Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F Dimensions The next figures show the Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F dimensions in millimeters, without the PCI bracket. Figure 4. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F Dimensions... -
Page 23: Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Mf088F Electrical, Thermal, And Atmospheric Requirements
Relative humidity range is 20% to 80% non-condensing. • Temperature range is 0 °C to +55 °C (with or without the RMFBU Adapter attached). The following list shows the non-operating conditions (while in storage or in transit) for the Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4MF088F: •... -
Page 24: Connectivity And Drive Support
When SAS / SATA drives are connected either as a direct attach through an SFF-8680 bay or through an enclosure, existing 12 Gb/s SAS cables and mid-plane connector designs are supported by these Intel RAID adapters. The next figure shows the pinout for the female SFF-8654 connectors on the adapters cards. -
Page 25: Sas/Sata Drive Support
(SAS) (version 3.0). Supporting both the SAS interface and the SATA interface, the SAS adapter is a versatile adapter that provides the backbone of both server and high-end workstation environments. Each port on these Intel RAID adapters supports SAS devices, SATA devices, or both, through the following protocols: •... -
Page 26: Figure 6. Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Tf160F Card Connection To The 2U Intel® Server System M50Cyp's Backplane For Sas/Sata Drives
The next figure shows the connection diagram between the Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F and the backplanes. This connection diagram applies for SAS / SATA drives in the 2U Intel Server System M50CYP and the Intel Server Systems R2000WF and R1000WF Families. -
Page 27: Intel® 12 Gb/S Sas 3.0 Expander Support
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Figure 7. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Card Connection to the Intel® Server System R2000WFR’s Backplane 5.2.1 Intel® 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 Expander Support For system configurations that require more physical SAS / SATA drives than the adapter’s number of ports, the tri-mode Intel RAID adapters can support the expander described in the following table. -
Page 28: Sas Expander Configuration For The Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Tf160F
SAS Expander Configuration for the Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F The SAS ports of the Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F are divided into two 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 Intel RAID adapter to a SAS expander. -
Page 29: Nvme* Drive Support
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide NVMe* Drive Support The Intel RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160 can support a variety of NVMe drive configurations. At launch, only up to four direct-attach common clock NVMe x4 drives are supported. The support for NVMe drives is limited to the U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor, connected through a supported backplane using an SFF-8654 8i to SFF-8654 8i. -
Page 30: Figure 11. Intel® Raid Adapter Rs3P4Tf160F Card Connection To The 1U Intel® Server System M50Cyp's Backplane
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Figure 11. Intel® RAID Adapter RS3P4TF160F Card Connection to the 1U Intel® Server System M50CYP’s Backplane... -
Page 31: Hardware Installation
Intel recommends the following steps be taken when performing any procedures described within this document or while performing service to any computer system. -
Page 32: Intel® Raid Adapter Installation
RAID adapter Low profile mounting bracket 3. Attention document Note: Intel RAID products do not include SAS / SATA / NVMe data cables. Appropriate data cables may be included with the server system or must be purchased separately. 6.1.3 Installation Instructions The Intel RAID adapters can be installed on many different systems. -
Page 33: Figure 13. Raid Adapter Installation (Insert Adapter In Slot)
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide 5. Install the RAID adapter. A. Remove the screw. B. Remove the filler panel. C. Insert the adapter in the desired slot. Press down gently, but firmly to make sure that the card is seated correctly in the slot. - Page 34 10. Reinstall the computer cover, and reconnect the AC power cords to the system. The hardware installation is now complete, and the Intel RAID adapter is ready to be configured. For complete Intel RAID Adapter configuration information, refer to the Intel® RAID Software User Guide for full featured and entry-level RAID controllers available to download from the Intel Support page: http://support.intel.com.
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Page 35: Safety And Regulatory (Class A)
Intended Application. Intel RAID products are evaluated as information technology equipment (ITE) as part of Intel server chassis systems. These products are intended to be part of Intel server systems to be installed in offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial-type locations. -
Page 36: Cb Scheme Safety
AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, Class B. Product Environmental Compliance Intel has a system in place to restrict the use of banned substances in accordance with worldwide regulatory requirements. A material declaration data sheet is available for Intel products. For more reference on material restrictions and compliance, view Intel’s Environmental Product Content Specification at... -
Page 37: Intel® Raid Maintenance Free Backup Axxrmfbu7
The risk of using write-back cache is that the cached data can be lost if the AC power fails before it is written to the storage device. This risk factor is eliminated when the Intel RAID adapter has an RMFBU installed. In addition, the RMFBU provides an alternative to using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or can act as a second level of fault tolerance when used with a UPS. -
Page 38: Figure 15. Fbu345 Layout
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Item Value Intel provides a three-year warranty on the Intel RAID Maintenance Free Super capacitor adapter operational life Backup AXXRMFBU7. Maximum equivalent series resistance (ESR) 190 mOhm Weight 46 g The FBU345 is extremely sensitive to the high operating temperature, and excessive heat may shorten its life. -
Page 39: Extender Cable
The mounting hardware included with the Intel RAID Maintenance Free Backup AXXRMFBU7 accessory kit is designed to be compatible for installation into a supported Intel pedestal and rack mount server system. An alternate attachment method may be needed when installing this accessory into a non-Intel chassis. -
Page 40: Super Cap Assembly Installation In The Intel® Server System M50Cyp2Ur's Server Chassis
RAID module where the cable is going to be connected to. 8.3.2 Super Cap Assembly Installation in the Intel® Server System M50CYP2UR’s Server Chassis The RMFBU mounting bracket can be installed in the same area inside the chassis as the midplane or SAS interposer. -
Page 41: Figure 20. Installation On The Air Duct
9. Reinstall the air duct. 10. Reinstall the system top cover. 11. Carefully route the extender cable to the Intel RAID adapter and attach the cable to the matching connector. Use the appropriate cable (605 mm or 930 mm long) that best fits. -
Page 42: Mean Time Between Failures (Mtbf) In The Intel® Raid Maintenance Free Backup Axxrmfbu7
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide Figure 21. Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup AXXRMFBU7 Connection to the Intel® RAID Adapter Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) in the Intel® RAID Maintenance Free Backup AXXRMFBU7 The Intel RAID Maintenance Free Backup AXXRMFBU7 is extremely sensitive to temperature. Although the heat produced by itself is negligible, the heat from other components located near this unit can affect it significantly. -
Page 43: How To Use The Human Interface Infrastructure To Monitor The Rmfbu
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 more information on the HII. -
Page 44: Figure 23. Hii Hardware Components Screen
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide 5. Enter the Main Menu and select Hardware Components to go to the Hardware Components screen. Figure 23. HII Hardware Components Screen 6. The Hardware Components Screen shows the Battery Status. Select the Battery Management option. -
Page 45: Figure 25. Hii Advanced Battery Management Screen
Intel® RAID Adapters RS3P4TF160F and RS3P4MF088F Hardware User Guide 7. The Battery Management screen contains the following information: Table 15. Battery Management Battery type A string that identifies the RMFBU type. Battery status The status of the RMFBU, normally it should be optimal. -
Page 46: Glossary
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). Product Feature Key. A device that unlocks some additional features on the product... - Page 47 Each virtual drive must have a RAID level assigned to it. RMFBU Refers to the Intel® Maintenance Free Backup Unit AXXRMFBU7 accessory kit. Acronym for Serial Attached SCSI. A serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set.