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® Intel RAID Controller RS3GC008 User Guide Intel Order Number: H14968-002...
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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...
Safety Information 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 ® Intel Server Deployment Toolkit 2.0 CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/support/...
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重要安全指导 在执行任何指令之前,请阅读本文档中的所有注意事项及安全声明。 和/或 Intel 上的 http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-010770.htm Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information(《Intel 服务器主 板与服务器机箱安全信息》)。 Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 User Guide...
Intel warranties that this product will perform to its published specifications. However, all computer systems are inherently subject to unpredictable system behavior under various environmental and other conditions.
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Preface This is the primary user guide for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Audience The people who benefit from this document are: • Engineers who are designing an Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. • Anyone installing an Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
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12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8GT/s performance. The low-profile design of the SAS controller includes a full-height bracket and low-profile mounting bracket that create a universal fit for any server. The Intel ™...
Features This section lists the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller features: • Implements one LSI* SAS 3008 eight-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller • Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.0 performance • Supports eight external 12Gb/s SATA+SAS ports • Supports SATA link rates of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s •...
The LSI* SAS 3008 controller chip contains the PCIe functionality for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. The LSI* SAS 3008 controller chip connects to the PCIe bus and generates timing and protocol in compliance with the PCIe specifications.
For Solaris support, contact the Intel Technical Support team. Note: The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports the Solaris 10 operating system, and Oracle provides a built-in driver; installation of an Intel driver is not required. For more information on the Oracle Solaris 10 driver and installation, sign in at the following Oracle link.
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller is a 6.6-in. × 2.7-in., low-profile board. The component height on the top and bottom of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller is in accordance with the PCIe specification. The following figure shows the controller board layout.
Power values: — Nominal = 14.5 W — Worst case = 22.5 W Thermal and Atmospheric Limits The atmospheric limits for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller are as follows: • Temperature range: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (dry bulb) •...
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Maximum dew point temperature: 32°C (89.6°F) • Minimum airflow: 200 linear feet per minute The following limits define the storage and transit environment for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller: • Temperature range: –45°C to +105°C (–49°F to +221°F) (dry bulb) •...
Certifications and Safety Characteristics All Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controllers meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94V-0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Because these boards are installed in a PCIe bus slot, all voltages are less than the SELV 42.4-V limit.
1. Unpack the controller, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the controller in a static-free environment. Remove the controller from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Intel or your reseller support representative.
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7. Replace the cover of the chassis. 8. Connect SAS cables between the controller and the SAS enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller has two SFF- 8644, external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors. Use a cable with an external mini-SAS...
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