Intel SRCSASRB - RAID Controller driver and firmware
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...; RAID Controller SRCSASRB, which can be used for SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions and specifications. For details on how to configure the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the Software User's Guide on the Resource CD.
Audience
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices. The...
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... Characteristics 13
A. Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install 15
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
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... of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The SAS/SATA connector and cable are easier to manipulate, connect to smaller devices, and do not inhibit airflow. The point-to-point SATA architecture eliminates difficulties created by the legacy ATA master-slave architecture, while maintaining compatibility with existing ATA firmware.
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The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB is an intelligent low-profile RAID adapter with an integrated LSI* 1078 RAID-On-Chip chipset, providing both a SAS controller and RAID engine. With 256 MB RAM built onto the board and eight independent ports using two SFF-8087 mini multi-lane connectors, this controller supports up to 32 enterpriseclass SAS or SATA devices and 64 logical drives. The PCI...
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... RAID mode, may require OCE). - Drive migration. - Drive roaming. - No reboot necessary after expansion.
• Upgradeable Flash ROM interface. • Allows for staggered spin up, hot-plug, and lower power consumption. • User specified rebuild rate (percent of system resources to use from 0-100%).
Caution: Exceeding 50% rate may cause operating system errors due to waiting for controller...
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... x4 or x8 PCI-Express* slot. • 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. Remove the power cord(s).
2. Follow the instructions that came...
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... or use the shortest possible cable. Do not use cables longer than one meter. Decrease the maximum length by one foot if using a backplane. Do not use cross-over cables. Only connect to a SATA drive, SAS or SATA backplane, or an expander device. Route the cables carefully. Check that controller and cables are all properly attached.
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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.
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... display the RAID Controller SRCSASRB number and firmware version. The numbering of the RAID controller follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 3. See the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Quick Start User's Guide and the Software User's Guide for instructions to configure the RAID controller and to install the operating system drivers.
Replacing a Controller, Resolving...
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Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 For ports 0 - 3
port connector
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Internal SAS/SATA SFF8087 For ports 4 - 7
port connector
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Firmware recovery 2-pin
jumper
jumper
This jumper needed only for flashes if the firmware is corrupted. The card does not function as a controller if this jumper is in place.
Figure 4. Card Layout s
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Technical Specifications
Specification Processor Operating foltage Card size Array interface to host SATA bus speed Serial port SAS controller SAS/SATA ports Physical and virtual drive support Cache Firmware Compatible devices
Cabling
Redundant configuration Enclosure management Enclosure support Array support
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB LSI* 1078 Integrated RAID on Chip 500 MHz +3.3 V,...
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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.
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... to install and remove drives. 4. Determine the target requirements. 5. Make sure the drives are inserted properly. 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).
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8. Make sure all cables are properly attached and the RAID controller is properly installed.
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.
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... a rug.
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. • Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources. Also
disconnect any telephone or...
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...cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
• Handle components and cards with care. Don't touch the components or contacts on
a card. Hold a card ...from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to ...Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User's Guide
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...-in cards, and other components are properly installed.
3. Attach the covers to the chassis with the screws removed earlier, and tighten them firmly.
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.
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... television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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