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- Page 1 ® Intel Integrated RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide Intel Order Number: E98815-002...
- Page 2 Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. 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.
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Page 3: Preface
• Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the RAID controller. ® • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244. • Appendix A explains drive roaming and drive migration. • Appendix B provides safety instructions to be observed during installation and assembly. - Page 4 Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules ........6 Beep Codes ........................6 ® Chapter 2: Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware Installation ....7 Requirements ........................7 Installing the RAID Controller ....................7 Configuring the RAID Controller ..................10 Replacing a Controller ......................10 Resolving a Config Mismatch ....................10... - Page 6 Appendix B: Installation/Assembly Safety Instructions ........31 English ..........................33 Deutsch ..........................34 Français ..........................35 Español ..........................37 Italiano ..........................38 Appendix C: Regulatory and Certification Information .........41 Product Safety and EMC Compliance ................. 41 Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
- Page 7 RAID Controller RS2SG244 SAS/SATA Connectors........16 Figure 7. SFF8087 to Four-port Internal Cable with one SGPIO Connector......18 Figure 8. SFF8088 External Connector Cable ................ 19 Figure 9. LED Header ......................21 Figure 10. UART Connector....................22 Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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- Page 9 Table 9. Array Performance Features ..................23 Table 10. Fault Tolerance Features ..................24 Table 11. Power Supply for the Controller ................25 Table 12. RAID Physical Drive Status ..................27 Table 13. RAID Virtual Drive Status ..................28 Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Overview
As a second generation PCI Express* storage controller, the Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across entry level, midrange, and enterprise server platforms. The controller controls 24 internal SAS/SATA ports through six SFF-8087 Mini SAS x4 internal connectors and 4 external SAS/SATA ports through one SFF-8088 Mini SAS x4 external connector. -
Page 12: Intel Raid Controller Rs2Sg244
RAID Controller RS2SG244 ® The Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 is an intelligent PCI Express* 2.0 compliant interface RAID adapter with an integrated LSI* SAS2108 RAID-On-Chip chipset, providing both a SAS controller and RAID engine. With 512MB RAM built onto the... -
Page 13: Protocol Support
Tested operating system list for your server board at http://www.intel.com. To make sure the RAID controller supports your operating system, see also the Tested ® Hardware and Operating System List for the Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244. Usability • Small, thin cabling with serial point-to-point 6.0 Gbps data transfer rates. -
Page 14: Redundancy And Error Handling
• Failures are logged from controller and drive firmware, and SMART monitor. ® • Failures are logged in NVRAM, viewable from OS Event Log, Intel RAID Web Console 2, CIM, and LEDs. • Multiple cache options allow configuration-specific performance optimization: —... - Page 15 Direct I/O: Reads data directly from disk. (not cache) • Redundancy through: — Configuration stored in non-volatile RAM and on the drives (COD). — Hot-swap support. — Optional battery backup for cache memory. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 16: Sas/Sata Features
To disable the alarm, choose Disable Alarm. To enable the alarm, choose Enable Alarm. To disable the alarm only until the next event or until next power cycle, choose SilenceAlarm. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Chapter 2: Intel Raid Controller Rs2Sg244 Hardware Installation
“Installing the RAID Controller”) Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components. -
Page 18: Figure 1. Installing The Intel ® Raid Controller Rs2Sg244
Do not use cross-over cables. Only connect to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an expander device. Route the cables carefully. Check that the controller and cables are all properly attached. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Figure 2. Connecting Cable Between The Raid Controller And Drives/Backplane
AF003499 Figure 2. Connecting Cable between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 5. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. See your server system documentation for instructions. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 20: Configuring The Raid Controller
Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 number and firmware version. The numbering of the RAID controller follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 3. See the Quick Start User’s Guide and the Software User's Guide for instructions to configure the RAID controller and to install the operating system drivers. -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Intel Raid Controller Rs2Sg244 Characteristics
The LEDs function in a direct-attach configuration (there are no SAS expanders). Direct attach is defined as a maximum of one drive connected directly to each port. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... - Page 22 J4B2 x4 SAS Ports 12-15 SFF-8087 x4 internal mini SAS connector Con- internal connector nects the controller by cable to SAS/SATA drives. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Figure 4. Hardware Block Diagram
SFF-8087 x4 internal mini SAS connector Con- internal connector nects the controller by cable to SAS/SATA drives. J5B3 Universal Asynchronous 4-pin connector Reserved for factory use. Receiver/Transmitter (UART) debugging Figure 4. Hardware Block Diagram Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 24: Major Components
PCI Express* registers. The bootstrap ROM sets the Phase Lock Loop (PLL) dividers, bootstrap configuration, and so on. NVSRAM A 32-KB NVSRAM is used to store disk and drive setup information. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 25: Sdram (Cache)
® The Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 includes 512 MB of integrated DDR2 800 MHz ECC SDRAM memory. This DIMM is connected directly to the memory controller interface bus of the ROC and serves as storage for the executable code transferred from the flash. -
Page 26: Sas/Sata Connectors
The drive failure tones repeat until the problem is corrected, or until the alarm is silenced or disabled. The alarm can be silenced or disabled on the controller’s properties page in ® the BIOS Console or by using the failed drive options pane in the Intel RAID Web Console 2. -
Page 27: Table 2. Sff8087 Internal Connector With One Sgpio Connector Pin-Out
SFF-8087 Pin # Pin Definition Pin # Pin Definition Port 0 RX0+ RX0- TX0+ TX0- Port 1 RX1+ RX1- TX1+ TX1- SB0/SCLK/SCL SCLK SGPIO SB1/SLOAD/SDA SLOAD SB2/GND SB3/GND SB4/SDATA_OUT/RS SDATAOUT0 SB5/SDATA_IN/ADD SB7/BP_TYPE SB6/CTLR_TYPE Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 28: Figure 7. Sff8087 To Four-Port Internal Cable With One Sgpio Connector
Port 3 RX3+ RX3- TX3+ TX3- Figure 7. SFF8087 to Four-port Internal Cable with one SGPIO Connector Table 3. SFF8088 External Connector Pin-out Signal Signal RX 0+ TX 0+ RX 0- TX 0- Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 29: Bbu Connector Pin-Out
Figure 8. SFF8088 External Connector Cable BBU Connector Pin-out Table 4. BBU Connector Pin-out Pin # Name Description P12V 12V Power Ground BATT_PRSNT Battery Present Ground P1V8 1.8V Power Ground P3V3 3.3V Power Ground Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 30: I2C Connector Pin-Out
® The Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 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 31: Figure 9. Led Header
330? to GFAULT_PU 330? to DIRTY_PU 330? to P3V3_DUAL P3V3_DUAL P3V3_DUAL D_ACTIVE_ Connected to GFAULT Connected to Drain DIRTY Connected to Drain of Q3L1 of Q4B1 Drain of Q2L1 Figure 9. LED Header Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 32: Serial Uart Header
Firmware 8 MB in reflashable flash ROM • Compatible devices 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA II drives • Non disk devices including expanders • Can support drives of mixed capacity Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 33: Array Performance Features
Native command queuing • Flexibility Drive migration • RAID level migration • Drive Roaming • Online Capacity Expansion - without reboot • Background services Rebuild • Consistency Check • Migration • • Patrol Read Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 34: Fault Tolerance
Patrol reads • Activity and fault LEDs • Multiple retries ® • Logs in NVRAM, event log, CIM, Smart, Intel RAID Web Console 2 Electrical Characteristics ® All power is supplied to the Intel RAID controller RS2SG244 through the PCI Express 3.3V rails and the 12V rail. -
Page 35: Thermal And Atmospheric Characteristics
® The Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. For the boards installed in a PCI Express bus slot, all voltages are lower than the SELV 42.4V limit. -
Page 36: Supported Device Technology
The Intel RAID Controller RS2SG244 supports LSI* expanders, Vitesse SAS expanders, and PMC expanders that are used as a component in Intel and 3rd party enclosures. Other expanders may be supported post launch, based on market conditions and customer requirements. -
Page 37: Table 12. Raid Physical Drive Status
RAID configura- tion is concerned. None None A physical drive with an unsupported flag set. An Unconfigured Good or Offline physical drive that has completed the 'prepare for removal' operation. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 38: Sas Bus And Id Mapping
RAID Controller Drive Limitations Only drives that comply with the SAS and SATA specification extensions are supported. SAS Bus and ID Mapping Devices on the SAS bus are persistently mapped based on a SAS address. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 39: Appendix A: Drive Roaming And Drive Migration Install
6. Install the server cover. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 7. Plug in and power on the system. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives (COD). Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 40: Drive Migration
9. Install the server cover. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 10. Plug in and power on the system. When you start the system, the controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 41: Appendix B: 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 42 • 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® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 43: English
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® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 44: 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://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm. Der Wechselstrom des Systems wird durch den Ein-/Aus-Schalter für Gleichstrom nicht ausgeschaltet. -
Page 45: 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://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm... - Page 46 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® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 47: 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® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... -
Page 48: Italiano
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® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide... - Page 49 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® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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Page 51: Appendix C: Regulatory And Certification Information
This Intel RAID 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 52 Intel® RAID Controller RS2SG244 Hardware User’s Guide...
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