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MegaRAID 8480 Storage Adapter User’s Guide ix
Copyright © 2006-2007 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 MegaRAID 8480 RAID Controller Description 1-3
1.2.1 Controller Limitations 1-3
1.3 General Description 1-3
1.4 Configuration Scenario 1-4
1.4.1 Number of Physical Disks Supported 1-6
1.5 Benefits of the SAS Interface 1-7
1.5.1 PCI Express Architecture 1-8
1.5.2 Operating System Support 1-8
1.6 Summary of MegaRAID 8480 RAID Controller Characteristics 1-8
1.6.1 SAS Features 1-9
1.6.2 SATA II Features 1-9
1.6.3 PCI Express Performance 1-10
1.6.4 Usability Features 1-10
1.6.5 Flexibility Features 1-11
1.6.6 Drive Roaming 1-11
1.6.7 Drive Migration 1-12
1.7 Hardware Specifications 1-13
1.8 Technical Support 1-14
Chapter 2
MegaRAID 8480 Hardware Installation
2.1 Requirements 2-1
2.2 Quick Installation 2-2
2.3 Detailed Installation 2-2
2.4 SAS Device Cables 2-6
2.4.1 Connecting the MegaRAID 8480 RAID Controller to