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List of Figures Figure 1. Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 10 Figure 4. Card Layout...13 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide vii Installing the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 9 Figure 3. Changing the Bracket 8 Figure 2.
List of Figures Figure 1. Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 10 Figure 4. Card Layout...13 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide vii Installing the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 9 Figure 3. Changing the Bracket 8 Figure 2.
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... the proven SCSI protocol set to use simplified cabling, smaller connectors, lower pin counts, and lower power requirements than parallel SCSI. As a second-generation PCI Express* RAID controller, the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput ... and allows the use a thin, 7-wire connector instead of SCSI commands eliminates clock skew challenges. 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. The serial...
... the proven SCSI protocol set to use simplified cabling, smaller connectors, lower pin counts, and lower power requirements than parallel SCSI. As a second-generation PCI Express* RAID controller, the Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 addresses the growing demand for increased data throughput ... and allows the use a thin, 7-wire connector instead of SCSI commands eliminates clock skew challenges. 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. The serial...
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Usability • The card ships with both a standard and a low-profile bracket. • Small, thin cabling with auto rebuild if an array drive fails • User-defined strip size per drive: 8, 16, 32, or 64 KB • Advanced Array ...hot spare with up , hot-plug, and lower power consumption • User-specified rebuild rate (percent of RAID mode may require OCE). - Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 3 All operating systems supported by the RAID controller may not be set for Rebuilds, Consistency Checks, Initialization (auto restarting Consistency ...
Usability • The card ships with both a standard and a low-profile bracket. • Small, thin cabling with auto rebuild if an array drive fails • User-defined strip size per drive: 8, 16, 32, or 64 KB • Advanced Array ...hot spare with up , hot-plug, and lower power consumption • User-specified rebuild rate (percent of RAID mode may require OCE). - Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 3 All operating systems supported by the RAID controller may not be set for Rebuilds, Consistency Checks, Initialization (auto restarting Consistency ...
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.... Turn off the power to fit the height of SATA supported by this RAID Controller. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 7 2 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware Installation Requirements • An Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 with the provided cables • A host system with an available x8 or x16 PCI-Express* slot • The Resource...
.... Turn off the power to fit the height of SATA supported by this RAID Controller. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 7 2 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware Installation Requirements • An Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 with the provided cables • A host system with an available x8 or x16 PCI-Express* slot • The Resource...
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... or SATA backplane, or an expander device. ✧ Route the cables carefully. ✧ Check that the controller and cables are using an expander backplane, connect the second cable to the ports on a SATA or SAS backplane (see letter "B" in Figure 3). Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 9 For the first four drives (ports 0 - 3), connect...
... or SATA backplane, or an expander device. ✧ Route the cables carefully. ✧ Check that the controller and cables are using an expander backplane, connect the second cable to the ports on a SATA or SAS backplane (see letter "B" in Figure 3). Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 9 For the first four drives (ports 0 - 3), connect...
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Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 10 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6. A C B Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 D AF003346 Figure 3.
Install the server system cover and connect the power cords. For instructions, see your server system documentation. 10 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Connecting Cables between the RAID Controller and Drives/Backplane 6. A C B Ports 0-3 Ports 4-7 D AF003346 Figure 3.
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... SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander. Intel® RAID Controller RS2BWC080 Hardware User's Guide 13 Ports 0-3 internal connector Connects the cables from the controller to external, green or red LEDs that provides... the board. PMI-style I2C connector Supports SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) over I2C over Internal I2C backplane cable. Card Layout Table 1. Jumper Description Jumper Type J1 16-pin header (Not populated) J2 10-pin header... expander. x8 interface that indicate drive activity or faults. 3 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Characteristics Figure 4.
... SAS drives or SATA II drives, or a SAS expander. Intel® RAID Controller RS2BWC080 Hardware User's Guide 13 Ports 0-3 internal connector Connects the cables from the controller to external, green or red LEDs that provides... the board. PMI-style I2C connector Supports SES (SCSI Enclosure Services) over I2C over Internal I2C backplane cable. Card Layout Table 1. Jumper Description Jumper Type J1 16-pin header (Not populated) J2 10-pin header... expander. x8 interface that indicate drive activity or faults. 3 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Characteristics Figure 4.
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...drives including SSD drives • Non disk devices including expanders • Can support drives of mixed capacity • Small, thin cables that do not restrict airflow • Shared connectors for multiple drives 32 KB NVRAM and config-on-disk (COD) •...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...
...drives including SSD drives • Non disk devices including expanders • Can support drives of mixed capacity • Small, thin cables that do not restrict airflow • Shared connectors for multiple drives 32 KB NVRAM and config-on-disk (COD) •...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...
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...as explained in this guide and elsewhere in wall unit or on a rug. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 19 Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in Intel documentation. do not block cooling vents. Appendix A: Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions... As you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • ...
...as explained in this guide and elsewhere in wall unit or on a rug. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 19 Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in Intel documentation. do not block cooling vents. Appendix A: Installation / Assembly Safety Instructions... As you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • ...
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...surface to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). • When unpacking a static-sensitive component from your body before disconnect the cable. You can also take the following steps to remove any connector pins. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to install...the component from your computer. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 20 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Additional safety guidelines: • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on a card. ...
...surface to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). • When unpacking a static-sensitive component from your body before disconnect the cable. You can also take the following steps to remove any connector pins. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to install...the component from your computer. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. 20 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Additional safety guidelines: • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on a card. ...
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...does not turn off all peripheral devices connected to access the inside the system. 5. Label and disconnect all cables connected to the main (AC) power. Check first to make sure you have completed the six SAFETY steps... from the system, you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. 2. The socket outlet that cables, add-in cards, and other components are properly installed. 3. Turn off the system by wearing an antistatic wrist... the covers. 3. Remove the cover(s). Attach the covers to the system. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 21
...does not turn off all peripheral devices connected to access the inside the system. 5. Label and disconnect all cables connected to the main (AC) power. Check first to make sure you have completed the six SAFETY steps... from the system, you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. 2. The socket outlet that cables, add-in cards, and other components are properly installed. 3. Turn off the system by wearing an antistatic wrist... the covers. 3. Remove the cover(s). Attach the covers to the system. Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 21
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...to which you migrate the drives cannot have an existing configuration. Make sure all drives, enclosures, and system components. Make sure all cables are properly attached and the RAID controller is properly installed. 9. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see your server documentation... virtual disks cannot be reinstalled in the same order as they were connected in and power on the drives. 30 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Clear the configuration on the same port and be migrated. For instructions to be migrated; The controller...
...to which you migrate the drives cannot have an existing configuration. Make sure all drives, enclosures, and system components. Make sure all cables are properly attached and the RAID controller is properly installed. 9. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see your server documentation... virtual disks cannot be reinstalled in the same order as they were connected in and power on the drives. 30 Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide Clear the configuration on the same port and be migrated. For instructions to be migrated; The controller...
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...or attachment of Conformity) This product has been tested in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 33 Cet appareil numúrique respecte les limites bruits radioúlectriques applicables aux appareils num... Numúriques", NMB-003 údictúe par le Ministre Canadien des Communictations. • Europe (CE Declaration of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will not occur in a particular installation. These limits ...
...or attachment of Conformity) This product has been tested in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) Intel® RAID Controller RS2WC080 Hardware User's Guide 33 Cet appareil numúrique respecte les limites bruits radioúlectriques applicables aux appareils num... Numúriques", NMB-003 údictúe par le Ministre Canadien des Communictations. • Europe (CE Declaration of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment will not occur in a particular installation. These limits ...