Intel SASMF8I Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide v
Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................iii
Audience ............................................................................................................................... iii
Organization ......................................................................................................................... iii
Related Publication ............................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1, Overview ...................................................................................................1
Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features ..........................................................................1
Usability .........................................................................................................................2
Redundancy and Error Handling ...................................................................................3
SAS and SATA Features ...............................................................................................4
Beep Codes ...................................................................................................................5
Benefits of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) ................................................................................5
Chapter 2, Intel
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RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation ....................... 7
Requirements ........................................................................................................................7
Installation ..............................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Cables ........................................................................................................11
Configuring the Storage Adapter .........................................................................................11
Replacing a Controller .........................................................................................................12
Chapter 3, Intel
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RAID Controller SASMF8I Characteristics ................................13
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................14
Array Performance Features .......................................................................................14
Fault Tolerance ............................................................................................................15
Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................................16
Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics ...................................................................16
Safety Characteristics ..................................................................................................16
A. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................... 17