Intel SRCU41L - RAID Controller User Manual
Intel SRCU41L - RAID Controller User Manual

Intel SRCU41L - RAID Controller User Manual

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Raid Controller SRCU41L
User Manual
May 2005
Order Number: C89410-003

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  • Page 1 ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L User Manual May 2005 Order Number: C89410-003...
  • Page 2 Except as permitted by such license, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings WARNING: English Important Safety Instructions 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\safecert.htm. SAFETY STEPS: Whenever you remove the chassis covers to access the inside of the system, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 4 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\safecert.htm.
  • Page 5: Regulatory And Certification Information

    ETL NRTL Mark (US/Canada) • FCC Mark (US) • ICES-003 (Canada) • CE Mark (Europe) • VCCI Mark (Japan) • MIC Mark (Korea) • BSMI DOC Mark (Taiwan) • ACS C-Tick Mark (Australia) ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L User Manual...
  • Page 6 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 SRCU41L User Manual...
  • Page 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

    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 casued by such unauhtorized modification, substitution, or attachement will be the responsibility of the user.
  • Page 8 English translation of the notice above: 1. Type of Equipment (Model Name): Model name on product 2. Certification No.: On RRL certificate. Obtain certificate from local Intel representative 3. Name of Certification Recipient: LSI Logic Corporation 4. Date of Manufacturer: Refer to date code on product 5.
  • Page 9 Preface ® This guide is the hardware reference and user’s guide for the Intel RAID Controller SRCU41L. It contains complete installation instructions and specifications . For information about how to configure the SRCU41L, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the Intel RAID Software User’s Guide.
  • Page 10 When Working Inside Your Computer Notice: 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. 1. Turn off your computer and any peripherals.
  • Page 11 • 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 SRCU41L User Manual...
  • Page 12 ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L User Manual...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Block Diagram ................2 Install the Battery Backup Unit...................... 7 ® Inserting the Intel SRCU41L Raid Controller in a PCI Slot............8 Terminating an Internal SCSI Disk Array..................10 ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Card Layout ................14 ®...
  • Page 14: Revision History

    Contents Tables ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Storage Adapter Comparisons ..........4 Target IDs ............................. 8 Maximum Cable Length........................ 9 ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Headers and Connectors............14 ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Characteristics................ 15 ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Specifications................16 Array Performance Features ......................
  • Page 15: Overview

    Raid Controller SRCU41L provides reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. It is an ideal RAID solution for the ® internal storage of workgroup, departmental, and enterprise systems. The Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L offers a cost-effective way to implement RAID in a server.
  • Page 16: Operating System Support

    PCI is an I/O architectures. It is designed to increase data transfers without slowing down the ® central processing unit (CPU). You can install the Intel SRCU41L Raid Controller storage adapter in PCI computer systems with a standard bracket type. With these adapters in your system, you can connect SCSI devices over a SCSI bus.
  • Page 17: Features

    (SCSI accessed fault-tolerant enclosures): 15 SCSI drives per channel for other configurations ® • 32 Kbits x 8 NVRAM for storing RAID system configuration information; the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L firmware is stored in flash ROM for easy upgrade. ®...
  • Page 18: Hardware

    Overview Hardware ® You can install the Intel SRCU41L Raid Controller in a computer with a mainboard that has 5 V or 3.3 V, 32- or 64-bit PCI slots. The following subsection describes the hardware configuration feature. ® 1.3.1 Intel SRCU41L Raid Controller Features ®...
  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation ® This chapter describes the procedures used to install the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L. It contains the following sections: • Section 2.1, “Requirements” on page 5 • Section 2.2, “Quick Installation” on page 5 • Section 2.3, “Detailed Installation” on page 6 •...
  • Page 20: Detailed Installation

    1. Unpack the Storage Adapter ® Unpack and remove the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L. Inspect it for damage. If it appears damaged, or if any items listed below are missing, contact your Intel support representative. ® The Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L is shipped with ®...
  • Page 21: Install The Battery Backup Unit

    Turn off the computer and remove the AC power cord. Remove the system’s cover. See the system documentation for instructions. 4. Check the jumpers. ® Ensure that the jumper settings on the your Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L are correct. See ® Chapter 3, “Storage Adapter Characteristics”...
  • Page 22: Inserting The Intel ® Srcu41L Raid Controller In A Pci Slot

    Hardware Installation ® Select a PCI slot and align the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L PCI bus connector to the slot. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot, as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 23: Maximum Cable Length

    For a disk array, set SCSI bus termination so that removing or adding a SCSI device does not ® disturb termination. An easy way to do this is to connect the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L to one end of the SCSI cable and to connect an external terminator module at the other end of the cable.
  • Page 24: Terminating An Internal Scsi Disk Array

    If the computer is powered up before a SCSI device, the device might not be recognized. During boot, a BIOS message appears. ® The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. During this time, the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L scans the SCSI channel(s). ®...
  • Page 25: Resolving A Configuration Mismatch

    SRCU41L and install the operating system driver. The Software User’s Guide instructs you on the ® configuration options and how to set them on your Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L. The Software User’s Guide also provides detailed installation instructions for operating system drivers.
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation ® Intel SRCU41L Raid Controller User Manual...
  • Page 27: Storage Adapter Characteristics

    Ultra320 SCSI channel. The Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L SCSI channel interface is made through connectors J1 and J7. See Figure 5 Table 4 for information about the important connectors and headers on the Intel® SRCU41L Raid Controller. ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L User Manual...
  • Page 28: Intel ® Raid Controller Srcu41L Card Layout

    External Very High- Density 68-Pin SCSI Optional Backup Connector Battery Unit Connector Single Channel Ultra 320 SCSI Controller Intel 80302 100 MHz PCI 64/66 MHz Slot ® Table 4. Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Headers and Connectors Connector Description Type Comments...
  • Page 29: Intel ® Raid Controller Srcu41L Characteristics

    Storage Adapter Characteristics ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Characteristics ® Table 5 shows the general characteristics for the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L. ® Table 5. Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Characteristics Flash Serial LVD/SE SCSI Ultra320 SCSI Data Transfers SCSI Features...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Storage Adapter Characteristics 3.3.1 Specifications ® Table 6 lists the specifications for the Intel SRCU41L Raid Controller. ® Table 6. Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L Specifications ® Specification Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L ® Processor Intel 80302 (PCI Controller) 64-bit RISC processor @ 66 MHz Operating Voltage 3.3 V, 5 V, +12 V with battery only...
  • Page 31: Fault Tolerance

    300 lfm to keep the LSI53C1020 and LSI53C1030 heat sink temperature below 80 °C ® The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for the Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L temperature range: − 40 °C to + 105 °C (dry bulb) •...
  • Page 32: Safety Characteristics

    3.3.6 Safety Characteristics ® The Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is also marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. For the boards installed in a PCI bus slot, all voltages are below the SELV 42.4 V limit.
  • Page 33: A Glossary Of Terms And Abbreviations

    A piece of hardware (such as a video monitor, disk drive, printer, or CD-ROM) used with a Peripheral computer and under the computer’s control. SCSI peripherals are controlled through a SCSI Devices Shortened Product Name (host adapter). ® Intel Raid Controller SRCU41L User Manual...
  • Page 34 This is the most common method (as opposed to differential SCSI, which SCSI uses a separate ground for each signal). A technology developed and used by Intel to improve data integrity, data transfer rates, and TolerANT noise immunity through the use of active negation and input signal filtering.

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