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- Page 1 ® 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers User Guide Intel Order Number: H21668-001...
- Page 2 MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. A "Mission Critical Application" is any application in which failure of the Intel Product could result, directly or indirectly, in personal injury or death. SHOULD YOU PURCHASE OR USE INTEL'S...
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Page 3: Preface
Preface ® This is the primary user guide for the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Audience The people who benefit from this document are: ® • 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller users Organization This document includes the following chapters and glossary: ®... - Page 4 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting a RAID Controller with Internal Port Connectors by Cable to Internal Drives ® 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Characteristics ............21 ® 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Family .................21 ® Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080 ................21 ® Intel RAID Controller RS3DC040 and RS3DC080 ............23 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... - Page 6 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Characteristics ..............27 Technical Specifications ...................... 28 RAID Controller Specifications ..................28 Array Performance Features ..................29 Fault Tolerance ......................29 Electrical Characteristics ..................... 30 Safety Characteristics ....................32 Glossary ........................33 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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Page 7: List Of Figures
List of Figures Figure 1. Example of an Intel SAS Direct-Connect Application..........4 Figure 2. Example of an Intel SAS RAID Controller Configured with an LSISASx12 Expander 4 ® Figure 3. Example of the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 Installation in a PCIe Slot..15 Figure 4. - Page 8 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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Page 9: List Of Tables
RAID Controller Array Limitations ............8 ® Table 3. 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Hardware Specifications ...........12 ® Table 4. Jumpers and Connectors on the Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080 .......22 ® Table 5. Jumpers and Connectors on the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 ......24 ®... - Page 10 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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Page 11: 12Gb/S Intel ® Raid Controller Overview
12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Overview ® This document is the primary reference and user’s guide for the Intel RAID Controllers based on the 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID-on-a-chip (ROC) devices. This document contains complete installation instructions and specifications for these RAID controllers. -
Page 12: 12Gb/S Intel ® Raid Controllers With Support For Raid Maintenance Free Back Units
® interface. Each port on the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers supports SAS devices, SATA devices, or both, using SSP, SMP, STP, and SATA. The SSP protocol enables the 12Gb/s ® Intel RAID Controllers to communicate with other SAS devices. The SATA protocol ®... -
Page 13: 12Gb/S Intel Raid Controller Detailed Descriptions
SAS/SATA ports through two SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD- 4i internal connectors. Configuration Scenarios ® You can use the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers in three main scenarios: • Low-end internal SATA configuration: In this configuration, use the RAID controller as a high-end SATA II or SATA III compatible controller that connects up to eight drives either directly or through a port expander. -
Page 14: Benefits Of The Sas Interface
The following figure shows an example of a SAS RAID controller configured with an LSISASx12 expander that is connected to SAS drives, SATA III drives, or both. Figure 2. Example of an Intel SAS RAID Controller Configured with an LSISASx12 Expander... -
Page 15: Pci Express Architecture
Solaris* • XenServer* • Oracle* Enterprise Linux (OEL) Refer to the Intel SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide for more information about the drivers. To download the latest operating system drivers, go to http://www.intel.com. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 16: Summary Of 12Gb/S Intel Raid Controller Characteristics
® Summary of 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Characteristics ® This section summarizes the features and benefits offered by the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. It contains information on SAS features, SATA features, PCI performance, integration, usability, and flexibility. ® The 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers have the following features. -
Page 17: Sas Features
® The following table lists the array limitations for the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 18: Sata Iii Features
They provide a serial, point-to-point storage interface. • They simplify cabling between devices. • They eliminate the master-slave construction used in parallel ATA. • They permit addressing of multiple SATA targets through an expander. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 19: Pci Express Performance
They leverage compatible connectors for SAS connections and SATA III connections. • They permit grouping of up to four PHYs in a single quad port to form a wide port. • They permit programming of the World Wide Name. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 20: Drive Roaming
Follow these steps to migrate drives: 1. Make sure that you clear the configuration on the system to which you migrate the drives to prevent a configuration data mismatch between the drives and the NVRAM. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 21: Hardware Specifications
The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. Hardware Specifications ® You can install the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers in a computer with a motherboard that has a PCIe slot. The following table describes the hardware configuration features for the ®... -
Page 22: Table 3. 12Gb/S Intel ® Raid Controller Hardware Specifications
Two SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD-4i Intel RAID Controller RS3DC040 – connectors One SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD-4i connector ® Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 – Two SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD-4i connectors Hardware exclusive OR (XOR) assistance Direct I/O Architecture Fusion-MPT Fusion-MPT 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 23: 12Gb/S Intel ® Raid Controller Hardware Installation
® 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Hardware Installation Requirements ® The following items are required to install a 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller: ® • A 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller • A host system with an available x8 PCIe 3.0 slot Note: These controllers also work in PCI Express first generation slots. The PCI Express software is backward compatible with previous revisions of the PCI bus and the PCI-X bus. -
Page 24: Detailed Installation
If the computer is powered up before these devices, the devices might not be recognized. Detailed Installation ® This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller. ® The figure in this section shows the installation of the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 ®... -
Page 25: Figure 3. Example Of The Intel
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any pre-installation configuration requirements. 6. Connect the RAID controller to the devices. Use SAS cables to connect SAS devices, SATA devices, or both to the 12Gb/s ® Intel RAID Controller. See... -
Page 26: After Installing The Raid Controller
The Intel RAID Software User Guide instructs ® you on the configuration options and how to set them on your 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller. The Intel SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide provides detailed installation instructions for operating system drivers. -
Page 27: Figure 4. Internal Sas Cable For Connection To Sas Drives, Sata Ii Drives, Or Sata Iii Drives
SAS backplane receptacle connectors. The difference between the SAS connector and the SATA connector is the bridge between the SAS primary physical link and the power connector on the SAS controller, which the SATA connector does not have. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... -
Page 28: Connecting A Raid Controller With Internal Port Connectors By Cable To Internal Drives
Physical Link SATA II Physical Link Note: SATA backplane connectors do not accept SAS drives. The following subsection provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the 12Gb/s ® Intel RAID Controllers to SAS drives and SATA drives, either directly or through an expander. -
Page 29: Raid Controller Rs3Dc080 To A Drive
You can connect other devices if the cable has more connectors. ® Figure 7. Connecting the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 to a Drive Connector Power Connector SFF-8643 HD Mini SAS Connector 3_01681-00 Edge of PCI Express Slot Motherboard 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... - Page 30 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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Page 31: 12Gb/S Intel ® Raid Controller Characteristics
PCI Express slot. PCI Express goes beyond the PCI specification in that it is intended as a unifying I/O architecture for various systems: desktops, workstations, mobile devices, servers, communications, and embedded devices. The following subsections provide figures and connector information for the 12Gb/s ® Intel RAID Controllers. -
Page 32: Figure 8. Card Layout For The Intel
® Figure 8. Card Layout for the Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080 3_02070-00 ® The following table describes the jumpers and the connectors on the Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080. ® Table 4. Jumpers and Connectors on the Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080... -
Page 33: Intel ® Raid Controller Rs3Dc040 And Rs3Dc080
RS3DC080 except that the J5A1 connector on the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC040 is a ® single internal port connector. The J5A1 connector on the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 is a dual internal port connector. Note: Pin 1 on the headers and connectors is highlighted in red in this figure. -
Page 34: Figure 9. Card Layout For The Intel
J1B1 J6B3 J6B6 J6B5 J6B4 J5B1 J6B1 J2B4 3_01679-01 ® The following table describes the jumpers and the connectors on the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080. ® Table 5. Jumpers and Connectors on the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 Jumper/ Type Description... - Page 35 (no SAS expanders exist). Direct attach is defined as a maximum of one drive connected directly to each port. ® Note: The J5A1 connector on the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC040 is a single internal port connector. J2B4 Standard edge card connector The interface between the RAID controller and the host system.
- Page 36 4-pin connector On-board Serial Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) connector. Reserved for use. J6B5 2-pin connector Global drive fault LED header. Connects to an LED that indicates whether a drive is in a fault condition. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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Page 37: 12Gb/S Intel Raid Controller Characteristics
® 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Characteristics ® The following table shows the general characteristics for all 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. ® Table 6. 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controller Characteristics Flash... -
Page 38: Technical Specifications
RAID Controller RS3DC040 (model 25420-00) ® • Intel RAID Controller RS3DC080 (model 25420-00) RAID Controller Specifications ® The following table lists the specifications for the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. Table 7. RAID Controller Specifications ® Intel RAID Controller Specification RS3WC080, RS3DC040, and RS3DC080 ®... -
Page 39: Array Performance Features
Size of flash ROM for firmware 16 MB NVRAM 32 KB for storing RAID configurations Array Performance Features ® The following table shows the array performance features for the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. Table 8. Array Performance Features ® Intel... -
Page 40: Electrical Characteristics
In addition, SMART monitors the internal performance of all motors, heads, and drive electronics. Electrical Characteristics ® This subsection provides the power supply requirements for the 12Gb/s Intel RAID Controllers. ® Power Supply Requirements for the Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080 ®... -
Page 41: Table 11. Power Supply For The Intel
During trickle charging of the battery pack: Not applicable (no trickle charge for Li-ION). During fast charging of the battery pack: 230mA in +12V current. ® Operating and Nonoperating Conditions for the Intel RAID Controller RS3WC080 ® For the Intel... -
Page 42: Safety Characteristics
During trickle charging of the battery pack: Not applicable (no trickle charge for Li-ION). During fast charging of the battery pack: 230mA in +12V current. ® Operating and Nonoperating Conditions for the Intel RAID Controller RS3DC0x0 ® For the Intel... -
Page 43: Glossary
The computer system in which a RAID controller is installed. It uses the RAID controller to transfer information to and from devices attached to the SCSI bus. host adapter board A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides a device connection to the computer system. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide... - Page 44 RAID array appears to the controller as a single storage unit. I/O is expedited because several drives can be accessed simultaneously. Redundant RAID levels (RAID levels 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60) provide data protection. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
- Page 45 16 KB. The stripe depth is four (four drives in the stripe). You can specify strip sizes of 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, or 1 MB. 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide...
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