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Appendix A provides safety instructions to be observed during installation and assembly. • Appendix B provides regulatory and certification information. Related Publication ® The Intel RAID Software User’s Guide is included on the Resource CD available on Intel support website at www.intel.com. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
® Intel RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 is a 24-port, 6.0Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) expander that enables the connection of up to 24 directly attached SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) devices. Each expander phy is individually configurable and performs SAS and SATA transfers based on the speed of the host or target at either 6.0Gb/s, 3.0Gb/s, or...
(with only power pins) to get power from motherboard PCI Express slot, or from its RA 4-pin power connector for remote cable power. ® The expander card is designed to be compatible with the following Intel RAID Controllers and Modules: ®...
• Output mini-SAS connectors support sideband SGPIO as per SFF-8485 specification ® • Onboard 4-pin SGPIO connector to be used for Intel 6-drive hot-swap non- expander SATA/SAS backplane • Two 2x12 headers to support Fault LED for each SAS/SATA port •...
RES2SV240 Hardware Installation Requirements ® • Intel RAID Expander Card RES2SV240, with full height or low profile brackets, or with screws • Available PCI Express* x4 connector, or with available RA 4-pin power connector • SAS and SATA hard drives up to 6Gb/s speed •...
4. Install the expander card into an available server system x4, x8 or x16 PCI- Express* slot (see Figure 2). To locate an appropriate slot and for instructions on installing an add-in card, see your server system documentation. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
3). The expander card already has two holes for fastening the bracket and three additional holds reserved. User needs to prepare screws and standoffs to match the hole size on both the expander card and customized chassis wall. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
RAID module or RAID controller (see Figure 4, which takes 6-drive and 4-drive non-expander backplanes in Intel's pedestal chassis as an example for cabling). For information regarding connecting the recommended Right-angle end or Vertical end of the SAS/SATA cable to the SAS connectors of the controller, see your server/workstation board or chassis documentation.
After physically installed into a server system, the Intel RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 is transparent to users in RAID configurations. Refer to the technical specification or user guide of the RAID controller connected to this expander card to know how to configure a RAID system.
PHY[3:0] supports optical links between LSI Gen2 SAS device • Allows any number of phys to be included in a wide port • Provides four I2C interfaces: I2C-A, I2C-B, I2C-C, and an I2C interface to an external SEP: Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
WWN address. SAS/SATA Connectors ® The Intel RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 provides six internal SFF8087 SAS/SATA signal connectors. Each SFF8087 connector provides support for four SAS/SATA ports. The sideband signals are configured to adhere to the SFF-8485 Specifications for SGPIO support.
RAID module. output means the connector is used to connect to target device such as backplane or hard drive. Shipment of this expander card only includes long SFF8087 to SFF8087 cables for output usage and short SFF8087 to SFF8087 cables for input usage. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
Additional cables may be needed depending on different types of initiator and target devices. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
+1.0 V and +1.8 V. The max operation power is 14.6 W. Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The thermal and atmospheric characteristics are: • Relative humidity range: 20% to 80% non-condensing Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
Safety Characteristics ® The Intel RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating V0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 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 Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
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 Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
5. Tragen Sie ein geerdetes Antistatik Gelenkband, um elektrostatische Ladungen (ESD) über blanke Metallstellen bei der Handhabung der Komponenten zu vermeiden. 6. Schalten Sie das System niemals ohne ordnungsgemäß montiertes Gehäuse ein. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
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://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
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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 Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
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 Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
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 Expander Card RES2SV240 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 Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User’s Guide...
® This Intel Expander Card 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.
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