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... regulatory and certification information. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide iii Audience This document assumes that shipped with RAID controllers/modules and related support devices. For details on configuring the storage adapters, and for their RAID system. • Anyone installing an Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR in their RAID system. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Preface This is included on...
... regulatory and certification information. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide iii Audience This document assumes that shipped with RAID controllers/modules and related support devices. For details on configuring the storage adapters, and for their RAID system. • Anyone installing an Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR in their RAID system. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Preface This is included on...
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... of SAS and SATA ...1 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR 2 Protocol Support ...2 Operating System Support 2 Usability ...3 Redundancy and Error Handling 3 SAS/SATA Features ...4 Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules 5 Chapter 2: Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware Installation 7 Requirements ...7 Installing the RAID Module ...7 Configuring the RAID Module 11 Replacing a Controller, Resolving a Config Mismatch 11 Chapter 3: Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Characteristics ....... 13 Technical Specifications ...14 Array...
... of SAS and SATA ...1 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR 2 Protocol Support ...2 Operating System Support 2 Usability ...3 Redundancy and Error Handling 3 SAS/SATA Features ...4 Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules 5 Chapter 2: Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware Installation 7 Requirements ...7 Installing the RAID Module ...7 Configuring the RAID Module 11 Replacing a Controller, Resolving a Config Mismatch 11 Chapter 3: Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Characteristics ....... 13 Technical Specifications ...14 Array...
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Installing the Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR 9 Figure 3. Card Layout...13 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Installing the Snap Standoff 8 Figure 2. Connecting Cable between the RAID Module and Drives/Backplane 10 Figure 4.
Installing the Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR 9 Figure 3. Card Layout...13 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Installing the Snap Standoff 8 Figure 2. Connecting Cable between the RAID Module and Drives/Backplane 10 Figure 4.
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... is a high-performance intelligent custom board-toboard PCI Express* SAS/SATA RAID module that offers reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 1 1 Overview The Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR (also known as Intel® Integrated RAID Controller SROMBSASMR) is a RAID solution that meets the internal storage needs of point-to...
... is a high-performance intelligent custom board-toboard PCI Express* SAS/SATA RAID module that offers reliability, high performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 1 1 Overview The Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR (also known as Intel® Integrated RAID Controller SROMBSASMR) is a RAID solution that meets the internal storage needs of point-to...
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... 10. 2 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide Protocol Support • Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP): Communication with other SAS devices. • SATA II Protocol: Communication with other SATA II devices. • Serial Management Protocol (SMP): Topology management information sharing with an integrated LSI* 1078 RAID-On-Chip chipset, providing both a SAS controller and RAID engine. Intel® Integrated RAID Module...
... 10. 2 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide Protocol Support • Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP): Communication with other SAS devices. • SATA II Protocol: Communication with other SATA II devices. • Serial Management Protocol (SMP): Topology management information sharing with an integrated LSI* 1078 RAID-On-Chip chipset, providing both a SAS controller and RAID engine. Intel® Integrated RAID Module...
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... operating system errors due to waiting for controller access. • Background operating mode can be supported by your server board at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/. See Appendix A: Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install for limitations on redundant volumes), Migration, OCE, and Patrol Read. Drive migration - Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 3 The operating systems supported may not be set for...
... operating system errors due to waiting for controller access. • Background operating mode can be supported by your server board at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/. See Appendix A: Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install for limitations on redundant volumes), Migration, OCE, and Patrol Read. Drive migration - Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 3 The operating systems supported may not be set for...
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... an error and recover if possible. • Failures are logged from controller and drive firmware, and SMART monitor. • Failures are five or more disks in a RAID 5 array, which optimizes performance by enabling readmodify-write mode. Optional battery backup for a missing drive to 16 physical devices and 64 logical devices via expanders. 4 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide RAID...
... an error and recover if possible. • Failures are logged from controller and drive firmware, and SMART monitor. • Failures are five or more disks in a RAID 5 array, which optimizes performance by enabling readmodify-write mode. Optional battery backup for a missing drive to 16 physical devices and 64 logical devices via expanders. 4 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide RAID...
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Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 5 • Supports Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP) to enable communication with other SAS devices. • Supports Serial Management Protocol (SMP) to communicate topology management information. • Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through an expander. Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules • Migration must occur to the same or...
Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 5 • Supports Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP) to enable communication with other SAS devices. • Supports Serial Management Protocol (SMP) to communicate topology management information. • Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through an expander. Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules • Migration must occur to the same or...
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...). For instructions, see your server/workstation board documentation. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 7 2 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware Installation Requirements • Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR, with the provided standoffs • A host system with an available 50-pin PCI Express* connector • Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation • SAS or SATA 3.0 hard drives •...
...). For instructions, see your server/workstation board documentation. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 7 2 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware Installation Requirements • Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR, with the provided standoffs • A host system with an available 50-pin PCI Express* connector • Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation • SAS or SATA 3.0 hard drives •...
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Attach the Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR module card to the matching server/workstation board connector, and press the module card firmly to ensure that the card is shown for illustrative purpose (see Figure 2). 5. The Intel® Server Board S5520HC/S5500HCV is properly seated in step 3 (see Figure 1). Press down gently but firmly to engage the snap standoffs installed in the connector. 8 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide A Server Board AF003047 Figure 1. Installing the Snap Standoff 4.
Attach the Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR module card to the matching server/workstation board connector, and press the module card firmly to ensure that the card is shown for illustrative purpose (see Figure 2). 5. The Intel® Server Board S5520HC/S5500HCV is properly seated in step 3 (see Figure 1). Press down gently but firmly to engage the snap standoffs installed in the connector. 8 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide A Server Board AF003047 Figure 1. Installing the Snap Standoff 4.
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... meters for SATA. Installing the Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR 6. For information regarding connecting the recommended Right-angle end or Vertical end of the SAS/SATA cable to the controller. Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are properly connected to the SAS connectors of the controller, see Figure 3). Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 9 A Server...
... meters for SATA. Installing the Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR 6. For information regarding connecting the recommended Right-angle end or Vertical end of the SAS/SATA cable to the controller. Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are properly connected to the SAS connectors of the controller, see Figure 3). Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 9 A Server...
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AF003046 Figure 3. Connecting Cable between the RAID Module and Drives/Backplane 7. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. See your server system documentation for instructions. 10 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide
AF003046 Figure 3. Connecting Cable between the RAID Module and Drives/Backplane 7. Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. See your server system documentation for instructions. 10 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide
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.../SATA devices power up to resolve the mismatch: 1. If you miss it, you press the keys to enter the Intel®RAID BIOS Console 2 software, the firmware takes several seconds. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 11 Follow the instructions in adapter. After you need to press to enter the Intel®RAID BIOS Console 2: Press to remove and then install...
.../SATA devices power up to resolve the mismatch: 1. If you miss it, you press the keys to enter the Intel®RAID BIOS Console 2 software, the firmware takes several seconds. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 11 Follow the instructions in adapter. After you need to press to enter the Intel®RAID BIOS Console 2: Press to remove and then install...
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Technical Specifications Specification Processor Operating voltage 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 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR LSI* 1078 Integrated RAID-on -disk (COD) In-band and out-of mixed capacity Small thin cables that do not restrict airflow 32 KB...
Technical Specifications Specification Processor Operating voltage 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 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR LSI* 1078 Integrated RAID-on -disk (COD) In-band and out-of mixed capacity Small thin cables that do not restrict airflow 32 KB...
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... in NVRAM, event log, CIM, Smart, Intel® RAID Web Console 2 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 15 Read Ahead, Adaptive Read Ahead, Non Read Ahead; Fault Tolerance Features Specification Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support Optional Battery Backup Drive Replacement Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR • Detects up to...
... in NVRAM, event log, CIM, Smart, Intel® RAID Web Console 2 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 15 Read Ahead, Adaptive Read Ahead, Non Read Ahead; Fault Tolerance Features Specification Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support Optional Battery Backup Drive Replacement Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR • Detects up to...
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... these steps: 1. Remove the server cover. Install the server cover. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. Move the drives to different positions on the same controller. Make sure the drives are inserted properly. 6. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 7. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 17 Determine the target requirements. 5. Plug...
... these steps: 1. Remove the server cover. Install the server cover. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data on the drives. Move the drives to different positions on the same controller. Make sure the drives are inserted properly. 6. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 7. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 17 Determine the target requirements. 5. Plug...
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... as in and power on the drives. 18 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide Remove the hard drives from one controller to which you migrate the drives cannot have an existing configuration. Determine the drive target requirements. 8. Install the server cover. Drive Migration Drive migration moves a configured set of hard drives from the first system and install them into the second system...
... as in and power on the drives. 18 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide Remove the hard drives from one controller to which you migrate the drives cannot have an existing configuration. Determine the drive target requirements. 8. Install the server cover. Drive Migration Drive migration moves a configured set of hard drives from the first system and install them into the second system...
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...Doing so can be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to service the computer system yourself, except as computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, ...and peripheral power cables into the openings of your computer. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 19 Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in Intel documentation. do...cables are equipped with it. • Do not push any cover(s) (such as explained in this guide and elsewhere in wall unit or on your computer. Always follow installation and service instructions...
...Doing so can be sure the voltage selection switch on the power supply is set to service the computer system yourself, except as computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, ...and peripheral power cables into the openings of your computer. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 19 Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in Intel documentation. do...cables are equipped with it. • Do not push any cover(s) (such as explained in this guide and elsewhere in wall unit or on your computer. Always follow installation and service instructions...
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... to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Additional safety guidelines: • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its shipping carton, do so by touching ... the microprocessor. Some cables have accumulated. Also, before disconnect the cable. As you touch any of cable, press in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 20 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide if you connect a cable, make sure both...
... to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in your computer. Additional safety guidelines: • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its shipping carton, do so by touching ... the microprocessor. Some cables have accumulated. Also, before disconnect the cable. As you touch any of cable, press in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 20 Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide if you connect a cable, make sure both...
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...SAFETY steps above, you must unplug each AC power cord from the back of the instructions. Unplug all AC power cords from the system or from the covers. 3. Operating ...strap attached to I/O connectors or ports on the Resource CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm. Unlock and remove the padlock from the wall ... 6. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 21 To remove AC power from the system, you can damage system parts. The socket outlet that cables, add-in cards, and other components are properly installed. ...
...SAFETY steps above, you must unplug each AC power cord from the back of the instructions. Unplug all AC power cords from the system or from the covers. 3. Operating ...strap attached to I/O connectors or ports on the Resource CD and/or at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm. Unlock and remove the padlock from the wall ... 6. Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User's Guide 21 To remove AC power from the system, you can damage system parts. The socket outlet that cables, add-in cards, and other components are properly installed. ...