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1. 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices The people who benefit from this book are Anyone installing an Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X storage adapter into a system Engineers who are designing an Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X into a system Engineers and managers who are evaluating the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X storage adapter for possible use in a system Organization Use this manual to install and configure your Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in the host system The information in this document is independent of the back end bus that the system uses and applies to both MegaRAID SCSI storage adapters and Serial ATA storage adapters This document has the following chapters and appendixes e Chapter 2 Introduction describes the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X e Chapter 3 Hardware Installation describes how to install an Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in a system e Chapter 4 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics provides the environmental and electrical specifications for the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X This chapter also provides the mechanical drawing jumper definitions and connector locations for the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Appendix A lists and explains terms and abbreviations that are used in this manual Appendix B provides forms to send or fax to In2. MBps Intelligent RAID Management Yes using the Intel 80331 processor PCI Bus Width and Speed 64 bit 133 MHz PCI Data Transfer Rate 1064 MBps RAID Levels 0 1 5 10 and 50 SDRAM Support 128 Mbytes ECC DDR 333 SDRAM Cache Function Write back Write through Adaptive Read Ahead Non Read Ahead Read Ahead Cache 1 0 Direct I O Online Expansion Yes Hot Spare Pool Yes Hot Swap Yes Hardware Exclusive OR Yes Enclosure Management Support Yes Optional BBU sold separately Yes a Theoretical transfer rate 14 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual intel Hardware Installation 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 This chapter describes the hardware installation of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X This chapter consists of the following sections Section 3 1 Installation Overview on page 15 Section 3 2 Requirements on page 15 Section 3 3 Quick Installation Instructions on page 15 Section 3 4 Detailed Installation Instructions on page 16 Section 3 5 After Installing the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X on page 19 Installation Overview The following steps provide an overview of the operations to install and configure the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X for RAID operations 1 Install the Hardware Refer to Section 3 3 Quick Installation Instructions on page 15 or Section 3 4 Detailed Installation Instructions on page 16 for
3. Only Memory chip used to store configuration information See EEPROM Peripheral Component Interconnect A high performance local bus specification that allows connection of devices directly to computer memory The PCI Local PCI and PCI X Bus allows transparent upgrades from 32 bit data path at 33 MHz to 64 bit data path at 33 MHz and from 32 bit data path at 66 MHz to 64 bit data path at 66 MHz Peripheral Devices A piece of hardware such as a video monitor disk drive printer orCD ROM used with a computer and under the computer s control SCSI peripherals are controlled through a SCSI SRCU42X controller host adapter Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 25 Glossary of Terms 26 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual
4. a computer system or the software settings that allow the hardware components to communicate with each other Device Driver A program that allows a microprocessor through the operating system to direct the operation of a peripheral device Domain Validation Domain Validation is a software procedure in which a host queries a device to determine its ability to communicate at the negotiated Ultra320 data rate EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory A memory chip typically used to store configuration information See NVRAM Fusion MPT Architecture Fusion MPT Message Passing Technology architecture consists of several main elements Fusion MPT firmware the Fibre Channel and SCSI hardware and the operating system level drivers that support these architectures Fusion MPT architecture offers a single binary operating system driver that supports both Fibre Channel and SCSI devices now Host 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 HAB A circuit board or integrated circuit that provides a device connection to the computer system Main Memory The part of a computer s memory which is directly accessible by the CPU usually synonymous with RAM NonVolatile Random Access Memory Actually an EEPROM Electronically NVRAM Erasable Read
5. hardware installation instructions 2 Configure the system BIOS Refer to the system documentation for more information 3 Run the setup utility to configure the Serial ATA drives into a RAID array Refer to the Intel Software Guide for RAID Products for more information 4 Install the operating system driver Refer to the Intel Software Guide for RAID Products for more information 5 Install and run the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X to manage the RAID system configuration and performance Refer to the Software User s Guide for more information Requirements You must have the following items to install and use a Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X An Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X and device driver Host computer with an available PCI X expansion slot Serial ATA disk drives and cables Quick Installation Instructions Follow these instructions to install your Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X if you are comfortable with the installation procedure 1 Unpack the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X and inspect it for damage Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 15 n Hardware Installation ntel 3 4 16 MH OQ A W N Power down the system and unplug the power cord Remove the cover from the computer Configure the jumpers on the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Insert the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in an available PCI X slot Configure the Serial ATA devices according to the instructions for eac
6. signalling levels to reduce current draw EM emission and signal switching time Support enclosure management using an interface to communicate with a storage enclosure processor Support the PCI X Specification Version 1 0a Provide up to 64 bit 133 MHz data transfers from the host system to the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Are backward compatible with previous implementations of the PCI specification Conform to the half size PCI form factor RAID 0 1 5 10 and 50 I O Processor Use an Intel 80331 to provide intelligent RAID management Provide hardware based exclusive OR generation and checking Support RAID Management tools that enable the user to Configure logical disks and physical arrays Fail physical disks and logical arrays Rebuild data from failed drives while the system is still operational Specify the rebuild rate Perform online RAID level migration Provide an optional battery backup via a daughter card with battery and power circuitry Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 13 Introduction intel 2 3 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Specifications Table 1 summarizes the specifications of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Table 1 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics Feature Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Number of Ports 8 Serial ATA Bus Speed 1 5 Gbps and 3 0 Gbps Serial ATA Data Transfer Rate 150 MBps 300
7. ID solution for the internal storage of workgroup departmental and entry level enterprise systems It offers a cost effective way to implement RAID in a server Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Block Diagram Intel Raid Controller SATA SRCS28X 8 Channel PCI X SATA Il RAID Marvell 88SX6081 105611814 Bzrdwid h 64 Bit 133 MHz Secondary PCI X Bus Peripheral Intel Gr MHIDDR Cache Battery Decode Logic 80331 MEET 285 M8 5 SDRAM Backup yo el Processor xen wus rm XA Bus Latches 1081 XA Bus H i Su Flash ROM Peripheral Bus 64 Bit 133 MHz Host PCI X Bus 10541187 Berl h Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 11 Introduction 2 1 1 2 1 2 Note 12 intel The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X is a half size storage adapter 6 875 x 4 2 that provides support for eight Serial ATA ports You can attach a daughtercard to provide battery backup support Adapter Description The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X uses an Intel 80331 I O Processor to support the Serial ATA ports The Intel 80331 I O Processor provides the intelligent RAID management capabilities The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X supports RAID 0 1 5 10 and 50 Enclosure Management In addition the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X offers enclosure management through the same protocols used for SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosures SAF TE using an interface to commu
8. aid Controller SRCS28X using the jumper definitions and locations provided in Chapter 4 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics 5 Carefully insert the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Align the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X to a PCI X slot Press down gently but firmly to properly seat the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in the slot Figure 3 shows how to insert the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in a slot Caution Do not apply pressure to the battery backup unit when installing the board Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 17 n Hardware Installation ntel Figure 3 Inserting the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in a PCI X Slot Bracket Screw Press Here Press Here LEERY SS yA 6 Screw the bracket to the computer frame Configure the Serial ATA devices and install them in the host system computer case See the documentation for the Serial ATA device for any pre installation configuration requirements Connect the Serial ATA cables between the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X and the Serial ATA devices Chapter 4 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics shows the connector locations on the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Replace the computer cover and power up the system Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cords Turn power on to the computer The BIOS configuration utility promp
9. bles into properly grounded power sources These cables are equipped with 3 prong plugs to ensure proper grounding Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable If you must use an extension cable use a 3 wire cable with properly grounded plugs To help protect your computer system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply Be sure nothing rests on your computer system s cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over Do not spill food or liquids on your computer If the computer gets wet consult the documentation that came with it Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer do not place your computer in a closed in wall unit or on 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 1 2 3 Turn off your computer and any peripherals Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines
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11. from the computer Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock Also note these safety guidelines When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual n Preface keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a 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 by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a microprocessor chip by its edges not by its pins 1 3 3 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer To prevent static damage discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer s electronic components such as the microprocessor You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal around the card slot openings at the back of the computer As you continue to work inside the computer periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated In addition to the preceding precautions y
12. h device Connect the Serial ATA cables between the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X and the Serial ATA devices Replace the computer cover plug the power cord in and power up the system Detailed Installation Instructions The following steps provide detailed installation instructions 1 Unpack the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X and inspect it for damage Unpack and install the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in a static free environment Remove the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X from the anti static bag and inspect it for damage Contact Intel or your Intel support representative if the storage adapter appears damaged Optional required to enable Write Back Cache Attach the Battery Backup Unit BBU to the adapter a Remove the Battery Backup Unit from its packaging b Connect the wire from the battery to the Circuit Board c Position the BBU over the RAID adapter so the connectors line up Press the BBU on the adapter d Turn the Adapter over e Using the three screws secure the BBU to the RAID Adapter Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual ntel Hardware Installation 3 Power down the system Turn off the computer and physically remove the power cord from the back of the power supply Remove the cover from the computer chassis Disconnect the system from any networks 4 Configure the jumpers on the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Configure the jumper settings on the Intel R
13. intel Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual January 2005 Order Number C89415 002 Contents n INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS NO LICENSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO SALE AND OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MERCHANTABILITY OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT Intel products are not intended for use in medical life saving life sustaining applications Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice Designers must not rely on the absence or characteristics of any features or instructions marked reserved or undefined Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future changes to them The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications Current characterized errata are available on request MPEG is an international standard for video compression decompression promo
14. ity Connector 2 pin connector When lit it indicates SATA activity on one or more SATA drives J3 Battery Backup Connector optional Connects Battery Backup Unit J2 J4 J5 J12 SATA Ports Ports 0 7 Used to attach the cables from the adapter to the SATA hard drives J6 Serial Port RS232 Interface 3 pin connector Used for diagnostic purposes J7 2 Interface 4 pin connector Engineering use only J8 Write Pending Activity dirty cache LED 2 pin connector When lit it indicates that the onboard cache memory contains data and that a write from cache to the hard drives is pending J9 Serial EEPROM Interface 2 pin connector When equipped with a connector from a serial programming device J9 provides the interface for programming the onboard manufacturing tracking serial EEPROM J10 BIOS Disable 2 pin connector Jumpered BIOS disabled Unjumpered BIOS enabled This is the default J11 Mode Select 2 pin connector Jumpered Causes CPU core to be held in reset mode 0 Unjumpered Normal board operation is open mode 3 This is the default J13 SAF TE Hardware Connector 3 pin connector The 1 Interface is for communication with storage enclosure processor SED devices Figure 1 provides the layout of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual Intel Raid Controlle
15. lSX2 Intel Create amp Share Intel GigaBlade Intel InBusiness Intel Inside Intel Inside logo Intel NetBurst Intel NetMerge Intel NetStructure Intel Play Intel Play logo Intel SingleDriver Intel SpeedStep Intel StrataFlash Intel TeamStation Intel Xeon Intel XScale IPLink Itanium LANDesk LanRover MCS MMX MMX logo Optimizer logo OverDrive Paragon PC Dads PC Parents PDCharm Pentium Pentium II Xeon Pentium III Xeon Performance at Your Command RemoteExpress Shiva SmartDie Solutions960 Sound Mark StorageExpress The Computer Inside The Journey Inside TokenExpress Trillium VoiceBrick Vtune and Xircom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Copyright O Intel Corporation 2005 2 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual n Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i
16. n a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 2 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Intel The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Intel RAID Controllers are tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toute
17. nicate with the storage enclosure processor SEP This feature allows you to use RAID capabilities provided by the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X in an enclosure containing your hard drives The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X uses the SAF TE command protocol to communicate control and status with the storage enclosure processor SEP The SAF TE protocol defined in the SATA II specification is used to communicate or perform SAF TE operations such as setting the drive state and turning off on LED with the SEP device SEP is a micro controller resides on SATA backplane It senses drive inserted status drive activity and status LEDs near each hard drive slot The drive status is reported and LED control performed according to commands through I2C bus LEDs are located on the backplane near each hard drive slot Operating System Support The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X supports several major operating systems Intel provides device drivers and RAID management tools for operating systems on the resource CD that accompanies the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X In addition you can download the latest drivers and software on the Intel support web site http www support intel com Refer to the Software User s Guide on the Resource CD for instructions for installing the device drivers Be sure to use the latest Service Packs provided by the operating system manufacturer and review the readme file that accompanies the driver The Intel Raid Cont
18. ou can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the component 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 discharge static electricity from your body 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 SRCS28X User Manual 9 Preface 10 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual intel Introduction 2 2 1 Figure 1 This chapter describes the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X and consists of the following sections Section 2 1 Overview on page 11 Section 2 2 Features on page 13 Section 2 3 Intel amp Raid Controller SRCS28X Specifications on page 14 Overview The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X provides a high performance intelligent PCI X to Serial ATA Peripheral Component Interconnect X to High Speed Serialized AT Attachment interface with RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks control capabilities You can install the SATA board on a PCI X bus and use it to connect Serial ATA drives to the host computer over a Serial ATA cable The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X is an ideal RA
19. r SRCS28X Characteristics Figure 2 provides the layout of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Figure 4 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Layout 4 2 4 2 1 Table 4 4 2 2 Port 7 Port 6 Port 5 Port 4 Port 3 Port 2 E J6 oon on oz J9 7 oojoo J10 J11 Port 1 Port 0 Physical and Environmental Specifications The design and implementation of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X minimizes electromagnetic emissions susceptibility to radio frequency energy and the effects of electrostatic discharge The board carries the CE mark C Tick mark FCC Self Certification logo Canadian Compliance Statement Korean MIC Taiwan BSMI Japan VCCI and meets the requirements of CISPR Class B Electrical Characteristics Table 4 lists the maximum power requirements for the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X under normal operation Maximum Power Requirements Host 5 0 V 3 3 V Power from Power from Total Over the Operating Adapter Current Current 5V 3 3V Power Range 0 C to 40 C with Intel Raid BBU a Controller 2 2A 6A 11W 2W 16w gt 2 SRCS28X 0 C to 45 C without Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The atmospheric characteristics for the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X are Temperature range 0 C to 40 C with BBU 0 C to 45 C witho
20. roller SRCS28X supports the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Novell NetWare Red Hat Linux and SuSE Linux The operating systems supported by this controller may not be supported by your server board Please refer to the tested OS list for your server board at http support intel com support Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 2 1 4 2 2 Introduction motherboards server See also the tested hardware and operating system list for the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X to make sure the RAID controller supports your operating system RAID Configuration Utilities The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X provides several configuration utilities that you can use to configure arrays and logical drives The utilities are listed in Section 2 2 Features on page 13 in this chapter For information on configuring RAID arrays and using the configuration and management tools refer to the Software User s Guide Features This section highlights the features of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X offers the following Provides eight internal Serial ATA ports Support the Serial ATA Revision 1 0 specification and Serial ATA II Extensions to Serial ATA 1 0 Provide a 150 Mbytes s and 300 Mbytes s bus speed Use a low cost small 7 pin connector with thin flexible cables Use low voltage
21. s les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada CORB VCCI ORE KED Z52 Bil AE CORBI CIHN R22E SAWCUTIETM CORBMNIVAPTLEY a X32 lac UC fenec SBE SRC TCEMHVET CIEL U CT N This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 3 Contents ntel 1 Contents 1 inae A N salen in da ette eerie iere ent eiie 7 1 1 Orgahization dr etd duc e s is 7 1 2 Related Publications eric pended sete cache cence vee rea dte dece coc uou Sb set ede yan ue deka ek ka 7 1 2 1 Intel RAID Software User s Guide ssssssssssssseee eene eene nene 7 1 3 Safety In Str GtiO E 7 1 3 1 When Using Your Computer Syste m iuEEE eene nnne 8 1 3 2 When Working Inside Your Computer EE EEE kk k k k kk KAK KAKA kk 8 1 3 3 Protecting Against Electrostatic DiISChaArge Ek 9 2 Introductio EPI 11 2 1 OVEIVIOW e SE seer shun rrr 11 2 1 1 Adapter Description ier oto icc Da HE Ke P X KEVANE En REK 12 2 1 2 Enclosure Management a
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23. sions to Serial ATA 1 0 Revision 1 0 Table 2 summarizes the characteristics of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Table 2 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics Adapter Ports RAID Levels PCI Bus Mode Board Dimensions Intel Raid i Controller 8 0 1 5 10 and50 64 bits 133 MHz PCI X n SRCS28X The following subsections provide detailed descriptions of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X 4 1 1 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics in Detail The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X is an intelligent RAID controller that provides eight Serial ATA ports and support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and RAID 50 The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X does the following Supports eight Serial ATA ports Uses differential signalling Transfers data in frames Supports Serial ATA power management Are compliant with the PCI X and PCI 2 3 Specifications e Support up to a 64 bit 133 MHz PCI X interface Function in a 64 bit PCI slot Function at 133 MHz 100 MHz or 66 MHz Support 3 3 V Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 21 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics 22 Intel Are backward compatible with previous versions of the PCI specification Table 3 defines the connectors on the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Table3 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Connector Information Jumper Type Description J1 LED SATA Activ
24. t times out after several seconds The second portion of the BIOS message displays the number firmware version and cache SDRAM size The numbering of the controller follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the motherboard Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual n ntel Hardware Installation 3 5 After Installing the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X After you install the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X you must install the device driver and define the logical drives and physical disk arrays Refer to the Software User s Guide for detailed device driver installation steps Refer to it for detailed steps for configuring physical arrays and logical drives Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 19 Hardware Installation 20 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual intel Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics 4 This chapter describes the characteristics of the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X This chapter includes these topics Section 4 1 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics on page 21 Section 4 2 Physical and Environmental Specifications on page 23 4 1 Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X conforms to the PCI X Local Bus Specification Revision 1 0a and is backward compatible with previous revisions of the PCI specification The Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X supports the Serial ATA Specification version 1 0 and Serial ATA II Exten
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26. tel if you encounter difficulty with your Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Related Publications Intel RAID Software User s Guide This document is on the resource CD included with the RAID Controller Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety Preface 1 3 1 Caution 1 3 2 Note intel When Using Your Computer System As you use your computer system observe the following safety guidelines Do not operate your computer system with any cover s such as computer covers bezels filler brackets and front panel inserts removed To help avoid damaging your computer be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to match the alternating current AC power available at your location 115 volts V 60 hertz Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Japan South Korea and Taiwan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East Also be sure your monitor and attached peripherals are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location To help avoid possible damage to the system board wait five seconds after turning off the system before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer To help prevent electric shock plug the computer and peripheral power ca
27. ut BBU dry bulb Relative humidity range 2096 to 8096 noncondensing Maximum dew point temperature 32 C Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual 23 n Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Characteristics ntel 4 2 3 24 Airflow must be at least 300 linear feet per minute LFPM to keep the heatsink temperature below 80 C The following parameters define the storage and transit environment for the Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X Temperature range 40 C to 105 C dry bulb Relative humidity range 2096 to 8096 noncondensing Safety Characteristics All Intel Raid Controller SRCS28Xs meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 VO Each bare board is also marked with the supplier s name or trademark type and UL flammability rating Because these boards are installed in a PCI X bus slot all voltages are below the SELV 42 4 V limit Intel Raid Controller SRCS28X User Manual intel Glossary of Terms Table 5 Glossary of Terms Term Definition Basic Input Output System Software that provides basic read write capability BIOS Usually kept as firmware ROM based The system BIOS on the mainboard of a computer is used to boot and control the system The SCSI BIOS on your host adapter acts as an extension of the system BIOS Configuration Refers to the way a computer is setup the combined hardware components computer monitor keyboard and peripheral devices that make up
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