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Summarization of Contents
Product Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements before performing instructions.
General Warnings and Precautions
Adhering to Safety Instructions
Pay close attention to safety instructions before working with server products.
System Power On/Off Procedures
Instructions for powering the system on/off and removing AC power.
Electrical Hazards and Cable Safety
Warnings about hazardous electrical conditions on cables and precautions.
Jumper Installation and Removal
Guidance on safely installing or removing jumpers using fine needle-nosed pliers.
ESD Protection and Component Handling
Precautions against ESD damage to components and proper handling of sensitive boards.
Document Preface
Document Overview
Overview of product features, specification data, and hardware installation instructions.
Document Structure
Outlines the document's structure, chapter by chapter, for easy navigation.
Intel Product Support Resources
Information on additional documentation, drivers, and utilities available from Intel.
General Features of Tri-Mode RAID Adapters
Tri-Mode Adapter Overview
Introduces the Tri-Mode adapters and their key improvements over previous generations.
SAS Interface Benefits
Explains the advantages of the SAS interface for enterprise storage solutions.
NVMe Interface Benefits
Details the benefits of the NVMe interface for accelerating SSD data transfer.
Tri-Mode Adapter Key Features
Introduces the specific features offered by the Intel Tri-Mode RAID adapters.
SAS Interface Characteristics
Details the characteristics and capabilities of the SAS interface.
SATA III Interface Characteristics
Details the characteristics and capabilities of the SATA III interface.
NVMe Interface Characteristics
Details the characteristics and capabilities of the NVMe interface.
Adapter Usability Features
Describes features enhancing the ease of use for the RAID adapters.
Adapter Flexibility Features
Highlights features that provide flexibility in configuration and operation.
Drive Roaming Functionality
Explains the feature that allows drives to be moved without reconfiguring the RAID array.
Drive Migration Process
Describes the process of moving a virtual drive from one adapter to another.
Adapter Safety Characteristics
Covers safety compliance, including flammability ratings for the adapters.
Tri-Mode Adapter Feature Comparison
Comparative feature set of the Intel Tri-Mode adapters in a table.
RAID Fault Tolerance Features
Describes the fault-tolerant capabilities of the Intel Tri-Mode RAID adapters.
RAID Array Performance
Details the array performance features of the Intel Tri-Mode RAID adapters.
SAS/SATA Drive Support Limits
Outlines the limits for SAS/SATA drive support on the Tri-Mode RAID adapters.
Over-Temperature Protection
Explains the adapter's behavior and protection mechanisms related to overheating.
UART Debug Interface
Describes the UART interface for debugging purposes and its connector pinout.
Optional RMFBU for Cache Protection
Explains the benefits and function of the optional RMFBU accessory.
RAID Data Protection Features
Details the data protection features of the Intel® Tri-Mode RAID adapters.
Detailed Adapter Characteristics
RMSP3TD160F Adapter Description
Provides a detailed description of the RMSP3TD160F RAID adapter, including its features.
RMSP3TD160F Adapter Dimensions
Shows the physical dimensions of the Intel RAID module RMSP3TD160F.
RMSP3TD160F Electrical and Environmental Specs
Lists operating and non-operating conditions for the adapter.
RMSP3TD160F Power Consumption
Details the power consumption of the adapter in different states.
RMSP3DD080F Adapter Overview
Details the RMSP3DD080F RAID adapter, based on the Avago SAS3508 ROC.
RMSP3DD080F Adapter Dimensions
Shows the physical dimensions of the Intel RAID module RMSP3DD080F.
RMSP3DD080F Electrical and Environmental Specs
Lists operating and non-operating conditions for the adapter.
RMSP3DD080F Power Consumption
Details the power consumption of the adapter in different states.
RMSP3MD088F Adapter Overview
Details the RMSP3MD088F adapter, an entry-level tri-mode RAID adapter.
RMSP3MD088F Adapter Dimensions
Shows the physical dimensions of the Intel RAID module RMSP3MD088F.
RMSP3MD088F Electrical and Environmental Specs
Lists operating and non-operating conditions for the adapter.
RMSP3MD088F Power Consumption
Details the power consumption of the adapter in different states.
RMSP3WD080E Adapter Overview
Details the RMSP3WD080E adapter, an entry-level tri-mode RAID adapter.
RMSP3WD080E Adapter Dimensions
Shows the physical dimensions of the Intel RAID module RMSP3WD080E.
RMSP3WD080E Electrical and Environmental Specs
Lists operating and non-operating conditions for the adapter.
RMSP3WD080E Power Consumption
Details the power consumption of the adapter in different states.
Connectivity and Drive Support
Adapter Connectivity and Drive Support
Describes the SFF-8643 connectors and support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives.
SFF-8643 Connector Pinout
Details the pinout of the SFF-8643 connectors for SAS and NVMe interfaces.
SAS/SATA Drive Compatibility
Explains support for SAS and SATA drives and their protocols.
12Gb/s SAS 3.0 Expander Support
Details support for Intel 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 expander options.
RMSP3TD160F SAS Expander Configuration
Explains SAS domain configuration for the RMSP3TD160F with SAS expanders.
NVMe Drive Compatibility
Describes support for NVMe drives, including connection requirements.
System Hardware Installation
RAID Adapter Installation: Requirements
Details the requirements for installing an Intel RAID Adapter.
RAID Adapter Installation: Packing List
Lists components included with the Intel RAID Module.
RAID Adapter Installation: Requirements
Details the requirements for installing an Intel RAID Adapter.
RAID Adapter Installation: Packing List
Lists components included with the Intel RAID Adapter.
RAID Adapter Installation Procedure
Step-by-step guide for installing the RAID adapter into the system.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Product Safety Certifications
Lists safety standards and certifications for Intel RAID products.
Product EMC Class A Compliance
Lists EMC standards and certifications for Class A compliance.
Product Environmental Compliance
Details Intel's compliance with environmental regulations and hazardous substances.
RMFBU Unit Overview
RMFBU Function and Benefits
Explains the function and benefits of the RMFBU for protecting cached data.
FBU345 Supercapacitor Specs and Layout
Provides specifications and layout details for the FBU345 Supercapacitor.
RMFBU Extender Cable Details
Describes the extender cable used with the RMFBU, including its pinout.
RMFBU Installation Procedure
Details the mounting and assembly process for the RMFBU unit and its components.
Connecting RMFBU Extender Cable
Describes how to route and connect the extender cable to the RAID module.
Monitoring the RMFBU
Explains how to use HII to monitor the RMFBU status and performance.
HII Navigation: Dashboard and Components
Navigating the HII interface to access hardware status and battery management.
HII Battery Management Screen Details
Explains the information displayed in the Battery Management screen, including type and status.
RMFBU Battery Status
The current status of the RMFBU, normally it should be optimal.
RMFBU Temperature
The current temperature of the battery pack or supercap.
RMFBU Capacitance
Shows the current capacitance of the battery pack or supercap over time.
Advanced Battery Management Fields
Explains advanced battery management fields like Manufacturer, Serial Number, and Learn Cycle.
Document Glossary
BIOS
Acronym for Basic Input/Output System, firmware providing basic read/write capability.
Configuration
Refers to how a computer is set up, including hardware and software settings.
Device Driver
A program allowing a microprocessor to control a peripheral device.
Domain Validation
Host query to determine a device's communication ability at a negotiated data rate.
DRAM Cache Memory
Memory used for data/program code needed by a processor.
Drive Group
Physical drives combined into a single storage space segment.
EEPROM
Memory chip storing configuration info, stable without electricity.
EDLC
Electric Double-Layer Capacitors.
External SAS Device
A SAS device installed outside the computer cabinet.
Fusion-MPT Architecture
Architecture for Fusion-Message Passing Technology, supporting Fiber Channel and SCSI.
Host
The computer system where a RAID controller is installed.
Host Adapter Board
A circuit board providing device connection to the computer system.
Hot Spare
An idle standby drive ready for immediate use if another drive fails.
Internal SAS Device
A SAS device installed inside the computer cabinet.
Main Memory
Computer memory directly accessible by the CPU, usually RAM.
NVRAM
Nonvolatile random access memory chip storing configuration information.
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect, a local bus for connecting devices to memory.
PCI Express
High-performance local bus for connecting devices, a unifying I/O architecture.
Peripheral Devices
Hardware like monitors, drives, printers used with a computer.
PHY
Interface for transmitting/receiving data packets across a serial bus.
RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks, managing multiple drives for reliability/performance.
RAID Levels
Techniques for drive groups to deliver data availability, performance, or both.
SAS
Serial Attached SCSI, an enterprise-level device interface.
SAS Device
Any device conforming to SAS standard and attached via SAS cable.
SATA
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, a serial link for point-to-point connections.
SSP
Serial SCSI Protocol, enables communication with other SAS devices.
Stripe
The portion of a stripe that resides on a single drive.
Stripe Size
Total drive space consumed by a stripe, excluding parity.
Striping
Writes data across two or more drives for performance, not redundancy alone.
Strip Size
The drive space consumed by a single strip element.
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply, provides battery power when AC fails.
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