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• Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the RAID controller. ® • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel RAID Controller SRCSASRB. • Appendix A explains drive roaming and how to do a drive migration.
Drive Roaming ........................15 Drive Migration ........................16 B. Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions ............17 English ..........................19 Deutsch ..........................20 Français ..........................22 Español ..........................23 Italiano ..........................24 C. Regulatory and Certification Information ............26 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices ................28 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
SATA or high performance SAS media. ® As a third generation PCI Express storage controller, the Intel RAID Controller SRCSASRB addresses the demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across entry level and midrange and enterprise server platforms.
The operating systems supported may not be supported by your server board. See the tested operating system list for your server board at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/. See also the tested hardware and operating system list for the RAID Controller SRCSASRB to make sure the RAID card supports your operating system.
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, LEDs, and via alarm. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through an expander if using SATA 2.0- compliant hard disk drives. • Allows multiple initiators to address a single target (in a fail-over configuration) through an expander. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
To disable the alarm, choose Disable Alarm. To enable alarm, choose Enable Alarm To disable alarm only until the next event or until next power cycle, choose Silence Alarm. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • SAS or SATA 3.0 hard drives. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Install the RAID Controller 1. Turn off the power to the system and all drives, enclosures, and system components.
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® Figure 2. Installing the Intel RAID Controller SRCSASRB 5. For the first four drives, ports 0 - 3, connect one 4-port combined end of an internal cables to the upper connector. If you are using more than four drives without using an expander backplane, connect the second cable to the lower connector.
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AF002211 Figure 3. Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. See your server system documentation for instructions. ® Intel RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
This message times out after several seconds. If you miss it, you need to restart the system. ® After you press the keys to enter the Intel RAID BIOS Console 2 software, the firmware takes several seconds to initialize and then display the RAID Controller SRCSASRB number and firmware version.
® Optional Battery Backup Intel RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU4 cache backup. Up to 72 hours of data retention. “Gas Gauge". Drive Replacement Auto detection of failure, hot plug, hot swap.
10-90% condensing Safety Characteristics ® The Intel RAID Controller SRCSASRB meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. For the boards installed in a PCI bus slot, all voltages are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit.
6. Follow the instructions that came with your server system to remove the server cover. 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 SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
9. Follow the instructions that came with your server system to remove the server cover. 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 SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
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.
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• 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 SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
English Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Resource CD and/or at http:\\support.intel.com\support\motherboards\server\sb\cs- 010770.htm. The power button on the system does not turn off system AC power.
Deutsch Lesen Sie zunŠchst sŠmtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine der Anweisungen ausfŸhren. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel-Serverplatinen und -ServergehŠusen 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.
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Der Mikroprozessor und der Kühler sind möglicherweise erhitzt, wenn das System in Betrieb ist. Außerdem können einige Platinen und Gehäuseteile scharfe Spitzen und Kanten aufweisen. Arbeiten an Platinen und Gehäuse sollten vorsichtig ausgeführt werden. Sie sollten Schutzhandschuhe tragen. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
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 SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
Nous vous recommandons l'usage de gants de protection. 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.
L'interruttore attivato / disattivato nel pannello anteriore non interrompe l'alimentazione in c.a. del sistema. Per interromperla, è necessario scollegare tutti i cavi di alimentazione in c.a. dalle prese a muro o dall'alimentazione di corrente. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
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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 SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
• ETL NRTL Mark (US/Canada) • FCC Mark (US) • ICES-003 (Canada) • CE Mark (Europe) • VCCI Mark (Japan) • MIC Mark (Korea) Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
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EMC Marking (Class A) Canada CANADA ICES-003 CLASS A CANADA NMB-003 CLASSE A EMC Marking (Class B) Canada CANADA ICES-003 CLASS B CANADA NMB-003 CLASSE B VCCI Marking (Class A) Japan VCCI Marking (Class B) Japan Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User’s Guide...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Intel is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this equipment for substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Intel. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
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