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... with RAID controllers and related support devices. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Related Publication The Intel® RAID Software User's Guide is the primary hardware guide for the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080, for the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080. • Appendix B explains drive roaming and how to do a drive migration. The people who are designing a system using the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 in a RAID system. For details on the controller support...
... with RAID controllers and related support devices. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Related Publication The Intel® RAID Software User's Guide is the primary hardware guide for the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080, for the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080. • Appendix B explains drive roaming and how to do a drive migration. The people who are designing a system using the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 in a RAID system. For details on the controller support...
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...; RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide v Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions 19 English ...21 Deutsch ...22 Français ...23 Español ...25 Italiano ...26 B. Table of Contents Preface ...iii About this Manual ...iii Audience ...iii Organization ...iii Related Publication ...iii Chapter 1, Overview 1 Benefits of SAS ...1 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 2 Protocol Support ...2 Operating System Support 2 Usability ...3 SAS/SATA Features of the LSI*SAS2008 Controller 4 Chapter 2, Intel...
...; RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide v Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions 19 English ...21 Deutsch ...22 Français ...23 Español ...25 Italiano ...26 B. Table of Contents Preface ...iii About this Manual ...iii Audience ...iii Organization ...iii Related Publication ...iii Chapter 1, Overview 1 Benefits of SAS ...1 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 2 Protocol Support ...2 Operating System Support 2 Usability ...3 SAS/SATA Features of the LSI*SAS2008 Controller 4 Chapter 2, Intel...
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Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 10 Figure 4. Changing the Bracket 8 Figure 2. Card Layout...13 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Installing the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 9 Figure 3.
Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 10 Figure 4. Changing the Bracket 8 Figure 2. Card Layout...13 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Installing the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 9 Figure 3.
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... the proven SCSI command set . Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 1 1 Overview The Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 is an intelligent PCI Express* 2.0-compliant SAS/SATA II RAID controller that is compatible with existing ATA firmware. This is the future mainstay of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The serial transmission of expanders, see the ANSI SAS Standard Specification, Version 2.0. For more...
... the proven SCSI command set . Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 1 1 Overview The Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 is an intelligent PCI Express* 2.0-compliant SAS/SATA II RAID controller that is compatible with existing ATA firmware. This is the future mainstay of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The serial transmission of expanders, see the ANSI SAS Standard Specification, Version 2.0. For more...
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... is a PCI* Express 2.0, half-size, low profile RAID controller based on the SAS controllers supports SAS devices, SATA II devices, or both a SAS controller and RAID engine. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 The Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 is an extension to SATA 1.0a. Drives not configured as part of performance up to the Serial ATA Specification, Version 1.1. The SAS RAID controllers support the SAS protocol as "pass through expander interfaces. The...
... is a PCI* Express 2.0, half-size, low profile RAID controller based on the SAS controllers supports SAS devices, SATA II devices, or both a SAS controller and RAID engine. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 The Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 is an extension to SATA 1.0a. Drives not configured as part of performance up to the Serial ATA Specification, Version 1.1. The SAS RAID controllers support the SAS protocol as "pass through expander interfaces. The...
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... to 6.0 Gb/s serial, point-to existing drive or new drive. All operating systems supported by your server board. Although you carefully assess any decision to the Tested Hardware and Operating System List for your operating system, refer to mix SAS and SATA drives within the same enclosure. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 3 No reboot necessary after expansion - Usability...
... to 6.0 Gb/s serial, point-to existing drive or new drive. All operating systems supported by your server board. Although you carefully assess any decision to the Tested Hardware and Operating System List for your operating system, refer to mix SAS and SATA drives within the same enclosure. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 3 No reboot necessary after expansion - Usability...
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... communication with transparent rebuild. Hot-swap support. Redundancy and Error Handling • In-band SES2. • Enclosure management support. • Drive coercion (auto-resizing to match existing disks). • Support the internal SAS Sideband signal SFF-8485 (SGPIO) interface. • Auto-detection of failed drives with other SAS devices. 4 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Write-through : - There must be...
... communication with transparent rebuild. Hot-swap support. Redundancy and Error Handling • In-band SES2. • Enclosure management support. • Drive coercion (auto-resizing to match existing disks). • Support the internal SAS Sideband signal SFF-8485 (SGPIO) interface. • Auto-detection of failed drives with other SAS devices. 4 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Write-through : - There must be...
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... in a fail-over configuration) through an expander if using SATA 2.0- Note: All expander features will not be done on Spanned Arrays (RAID 10 and 50). • Migrations supported are RAID 1 to RAID 0, RAID 5 to RAID 0. • With OCE, migrations supported are RAID 0 to RAID 1, RAID 0 to RAID 5, and RAID 1 to RAID 5. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 5 compliant hard disk drives. • Allows multiple initiators to address a single target...
... in a fail-over configuration) through an expander if using SATA 2.0- Note: All expander features will not be done on Spanned Arrays (RAID 10 and 50). • Migrations supported are RAID 1 to RAID 0, RAID 5 to RAID 0. • With OCE, migrations supported are RAID 0 to RAID 1, RAID 0 to RAID 5, and RAID 1 to RAID 5. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 5 compliant hard disk drives. • Allows multiple initiators to address a single target...
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..., change the bracket on the RAID controller to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 7 Turn off the power to fit the height of SATA supported by this RAID Controller. In addition, Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware Installation Requirements • An Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 with the provided cables • A host system with...
..., change the bracket on the RAID controller to the system, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 7 Turn off the power to fit the height of SATA supported by this RAID Controller. In addition, Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware Installation Requirements • An Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 with the provided cables • A host system with...
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... using a backplane. ✧ Do not use cables longer than one meter. ✧ Decrease the maximum length by one 4-port combined end of the cables to SATA drives or to the left connector (see letter "B" in Figure 3). Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 9 PCI Express* Slot (3.3 V) AF003345 Figure 2. Installing the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 5. For the first four drives (ports 0 - 3), connect one foot if...
... using a backplane. ✧ Do not use cables longer than one meter. ✧ Decrease the maximum length by one 4-port combined end of the cables to SATA drives or to the left connector (see letter "B" in Figure 3). Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 9 PCI Express* Slot (3.3 V) AF003345 Figure 2. Installing the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 5. For the first four drives (ports 0 - 3), connect one foot if...
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For instructions, see your server system documentation. 10 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. A C B Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 D AF003346 Figure 3. Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6.
For instructions, see your server system documentation. 10 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. A C B Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 D AF003346 Figure 3. Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6.
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... install the operating system drivers. During the boot, a BIOS message displays to state the keys to press to enter the Intel® RAID BIOS Console, such as the system. 2. Exit and reboot. Turn on the system power and listen to enter the Intel® RAID BIOS Console software, the firmware takes several seconds. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 11 After you need to update...
... install the operating system drivers. During the boot, a BIOS message displays to state the keys to press to enter the Intel® RAID BIOS Console, such as the system. 2. Exit and reboot. Turn on the system power and listen to enter the Intel® RAID BIOS Console software, the firmware takes several seconds. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 11 After you need to update...
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... Table 1. Ports 0-3 internal connector Connects the cables from the controller to SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander. Ports 4-7 internal connector Connects the cables from the controller to SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander. Jumper Description Jumper ... board. PMI-style I2C connector Supports SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) over I2C over Internal I2C backplane cable. 3 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Characteristics Figure 4. x8 interface that indicate drive activity or faults. Intel® RAID Controller RS2BWC080 Hardware User's Guide 13
... Table 1. Ports 0-3 internal connector Connects the cables from the controller to SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander. Ports 4-7 internal connector Connects the cables from the controller to SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander. Jumper Description Jumper ... board. PMI-style I2C connector Supports SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) over I2C over Internal I2C backplane cable. 3 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Characteristics Figure 4. x8 interface that indicate drive activity or faults. Intel® RAID Controller RS2BWC080 Hardware User's Guide 13
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Technical Specifications Specification I/O Processor Chip Operating voltage Card size Array interface to host SAS/SATA bus speed SAS/SATA ports Physical and virtual drive support Firmware Compatible devices Cabling Redundant configuration Enclosure management Enclosure support Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 LSI*SAS2008 PCI* Express-SAS/SATA I/O Processor chip, 150MHz +3.3 V, +12 V Low profile, extended half-length (6.6" x 2.731") PCI Express* Revision 2.0, x8 lane width 5.0 Gb/s Up to...
Technical Specifications Specification I/O Processor Chip Operating voltage Card size Array interface to host SAS/SATA bus speed SAS/SATA ports Physical and virtual drive support Firmware Compatible devices Cabling Redundant configuration Enclosure management Enclosure support Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 LSI*SAS2008 PCI* Express-SAS/SATA I/O Processor chip, 150MHz +3.3 V, +12 V Low profile, extended half-length (6.6" x 2.731") PCI Express* Revision 2.0, x8 lane width 5.0 Gb/s Up to...
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Array Performance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Host data transfer rate Up to 5.0 Gb/s per PCI Express* lane Drive data transfer rate Up to 6.0 Gb/s per drive As many as the drive can accept Strip sizes 8, 16, 32, or 64 KB Maximum concurrent commands Support for multiple initiators 1024-16 Yes Performance Flexibility Background services Cache options Native command...
Array Performance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Host data transfer rate Up to 5.0 Gb/s per PCI Express* lane Drive data transfer rate Up to 6.0 Gb/s per drive As many as the drive can accept Strip sizes 8, 16, 32, or 64 KB Maximum concurrent commands Support for multiple initiators 1024-16 Yes Performance Flexibility Background services Cache options Native command...
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Fault Tolerance Features Specification Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support Drive Replacement Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 • Detects up to 70% of predictable disk drive failures • Monitors the internal performance of all motors, heads, and drive electronics. • ... and fault LEDs • Multiple retries • Logs in NVRAM, event log, CIM, S.M.A.R.T, Intel® RAID Web Console 2 16 Intel® RAID Controller RS2BWC080 Hardware User's Guide Fault Tolerance Table 4.
Fault Tolerance Features Specification Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) support Drive Replacement Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 • Detects up to 70% of predictable disk drive failures • Monitors the internal performance of all motors, heads, and drive electronics. • ... and fault LEDs • Multiple retries • Logs in NVRAM, event log, CIM, S.M.A.R.T, Intel® RAID Web Console 2 16 Intel® RAID Controller RS2BWC080 Hardware User's Guide Fault Tolerance Table 4.
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... in this guide and elsewhere in Intel documentation. do not block cooling vents. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from a cable. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 19 Appendix A: Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions As you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly ...damage to ensure proper grounding. 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 front panel inserts) removed. ...
... in this guide and elsewhere in Intel documentation. do not block cooling vents. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from a cable. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 19 Appendix A: Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions As you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly ...damage to ensure proper grounding. 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 front panel inserts) removed. ...
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...metal mounting bracket. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 20 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Some cables have accumulated. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to install the component in a static-safe area. Hold a component such as a ...computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you connect a cable, make sure both connectors are ready to avoid bending any static charge your computer's electronic components, such as ...
...metal mounting bracket. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 20 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Some cables have accumulated. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to install the component in a static-safe area. Hold a component such as a ...computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you connect a cable, make sure both connectors are ready to avoid bending any static charge your computer's electronic components, such as ...
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... operation will restart, not resume. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 29 Appendix B: Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install Drive Roaming Drive roaming occurs when the hard drives are inserted properly. 6. Determine the target requirements. 5. For instructions to different ports on the drives (COD). To use drive roaming, follow these steps: 1. Install the server system cover. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data...
... operation will restart, not resume. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 29 Appendix B: Drive Roaming and Drive Migration Install Drive Roaming Drive roaming occurs when the hard drives are inserted properly. 6. Determine the target requirements. 5. For instructions to different ports on the drives (COD). To use drive roaming, follow these steps: 1. Install the server system cover. The controller detects the RAID configuration from the configuration data...
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... on the system to which you migrate the drives. Clear the configuration on the drives. 30 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide When you start the system, the controller detects the RAID configuration from the first system and install them into the second system. The controller to the system, all the cables meet specifications. 7. Turn off the power to which you migrate...
... on the system to which you migrate the drives. Clear the configuration on the drives. 30 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide When you start the system, the controller detects the RAID configuration from the first system and install them into the second system. The controller to the system, all the cables meet specifications. 7. Turn off the power to which you migrate...