Preface; Audience; Organization; Related Publication - Intel SASMF8I - RAID Controller Hardware User's Manual

Preface

This is the primary reference and user's guide for the Intel
which can be used for SAS and SATA II disk drives. It contains installation instructions
and specifications.
For details on how to configure the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software
drivers, see the Intel

Audience

This document assumes that you have some familiarity with storage disk controllers,
RAID technology, and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book
are:
• Engineers who are designing an Intel
• Anyone installing an Intel

Organization

This document includes the following chapters and appendixes:
• Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel
• Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the Intel
SASMF8I.
• Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel
RAID Controller SASMF8I.
• Appendix A lists and explains the terms and abbreviations used in this manual.

Related Publication

The Intel
the RAID controller.
Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware User's Guide
®
IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide on the Resource CD.
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IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide on the Resource CD that is included with
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RAID Controller SASMF8I for a system.
RAID Controller SASMF8I in a software RAID system.
®
RAID Controller SASMF8I,
®
RAID Controller SASMF8I.
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RAID Controller
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