Intel AXXRMS2AF080 Computer Hardware User Manual


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KEY Advantages:
• System design flexibility. 1U capable system board connects to the I/O expansion slot on
Intel’s rack optimized server boards. This module can be used in Intel and 3
rd
party chassis
without the need for a riser card or low profile chassis cutout.
• Exceptional data protection. Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk
drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1 and 5) plus striping
capability for spans (RAID levels 10 and 50).
• Excellent performance without hindering system resources. LSI SAS2008 I/O controller,
host allows for built-in hardware RAID 0, 1 and 10 ; plus, firmware-based RAID 5 and 50
(RAID 5 and 50 utilize system resources to a limited extent).
• Enhanced entry-level availability. The Intel RMS2AF080 design utilizes LSI MegaRAID*
Entry technology which offers simplified configuration options, the same robustness, and
many of the same features as trusted LSI MegaRAID technology.
• Seamless migration to more fully featured RAID. The Intel RMS2MH080 shares com-
mon drivers with Intel’s enterprise-class RAID products.
Product Overview:
The Intel® RMS2AF080, one
of Intel’s new entry-level
6Gb/s SAS I/O modules,
incorporates LSI’s MegaRAID*
Entry technology to offer
exceptional data protection
and conguration exibility.
Designed for a wide selection
of Intel server boards, this
SAS/SATA RAID module offers features including LSI’s 2008 6Gb/s I/O Controller (IOC)
and a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture help to deliver essential performance for 3Gb/s
and 6Gb/s drive-based solutions. The Intel RMS2AF080 allows businesses using entry-
level servers and workstations to employ robust RAID functionality at lower prices than
enterprise-class RAID adapters.
The Intel® RMS2AF080 communicates with the host system through a custom board-to-
board PCIe 2.0 interface to allow for minimizing the RAID hardware footprint. With the
popularity of rack-dense 1U and 2U servers increasing, this design allows system builders to
easily implement a robust RAID solution without sacricing a valuable riser-card slot or using
a chassis with low-prole add-in card cut-outs.
All Intel RAID solutions are validated across multiple platforms with Intel® boards, chassis, and
systems. Custom training, as well as Intel® service and support, make Intel the one source for
customers seeking data protection, increased productivity, and simplied IT.
PRODUCT BRIEF
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080
Seamless Entry-Level SAS-2 RAID for Intel® Server Boards and Systems
Why Consider More?
Install a mainstream RAID controller* for:
• Superior performance with LSI2108 RAID On Chip Processor
• 512MB embedded cache with optional battery backup
• Additional RAID level 6 and span 60
• Compatibility with Intel RAID Premium Features
*For example, Intel
®
RAID Controller RS2BL080