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... countries. *Other names and brands may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Portions Copyright 2005-2008 by Intel Corporation. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY...
... countries. *Other names and brands may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Portions Copyright 2005-2008 by Intel Corporation. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY...
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.... • Appendix A lists and explains the terms and abbreviations used to configure the storage adapters, and for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I, which can be used in a RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide iii Audience This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for an overview of the software...
.... • Appendix A lists and explains the terms and abbreviations used to configure the storage adapters, and for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I, which can be used in a RAID system. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide iii Audience This document assumes that is the primary reference and user's guide for an overview of the software...
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... 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 3 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...9 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...10 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 LEDs ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical...
... 2 SAS and SATA Features 3 Operating System Support 3 Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS 4 Chapter 2: Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware Installation 5 Requirements ...5 Installing the RAID Controller 6 Connecting the Cables ...9 Configuring the Storage Adapter 9 Replacing a Controller ...10 Chapter 3: Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Characteristics 11 Technical Specifications ...12 LEDs ...12 Array Performance Features 13 Fault Tolerance ...13 Electrical...
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Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide vii Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. List of Figures Figure 1.
Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Figure 2. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide vii Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. List of Figures Figure 1.
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Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. List of Tables Table 1. Specifications ...12 Table 3. Electrical Characteristics 13 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide ix Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5.
Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. List of Tables Table 1. Specifications ...12 Table 3. Electrical Characteristics 13 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide ix Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5.
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... up to low-end servers and workstations for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across mid to use of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. See the ANSI SAS Standard Specification, Version 1.0 for up to 122 devices, including expander devices, in the ...same system, so you to low-end servers and workstations. The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I is an additional benefit. The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I offers a cost-effective way to -point transfer rate. • Both a standard and a low-profile bracket...
... up to low-end servers and workstations for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across mid to use of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. See the ANSI SAS Standard Specification, Version 1.0 for up to 122 devices, including expander devices, in the ...same system, so you to low-end servers and workstations. The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I is an additional benefit. The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I offers a cost-effective way to -point transfer rate. • Both a standard and a low-profile bracket...
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... 1.0. Redundancy and Error Handling • In-band SES enclosure management support, including fault LEDs (Expander backplane must be used in Intel® RAID Web Console 2, CIM, and LEDs. • Multiple cache options provide choice of both server and workstation environments. Protocols supported include... and management utilities that supports both the SAS and SATA interfaces and provides the backbone of speed and redundancy: 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide The SAS controller is possible or expected in direct HDD connect mode). • Activity and fault...
... 1.0. Redundancy and Error Handling • In-band SES enclosure management support, including fault LEDs (Expander backplane must be used in Intel® RAID Web Console 2, CIM, and LEDs. • Multiple cache options provide choice of both server and workstation environments. Protocols supported include... and management utilities that supports both the SAS and SATA interfaces and provides the backbone of speed and redundancy: 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide The SAS controller is possible or expected in direct HDD connect mode). • Activity and fault...
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...; Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through mode enabled. See also the Tested Hardware and Operating System List for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I to the drive's cache. ✧ On (default): Write-back mode enabled. Faster, because it does not wait ...for your server board. - Operating System Support The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I supports major operating systems, including: • Microsoft Windows Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, and Microsoft Windows XP* • ...
...; Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through mode enabled. See also the Tested Hardware and Operating System List for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I to the drive's cache. ✧ On (default): Write-back mode enabled. Faster, because it does not wait ...for your server board. - Operating System Support The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I supports major operating systems, including: • Microsoft Windows Server 2008*, Microsoft Windows Server 2003*, and Microsoft Windows XP* • ...
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..., and improves signal and data integrity. SAS is a convergence of the advantages of SATA, SCSI, and FC, and is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) SAS is a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that is the future mainstay...
..., and improves signal and data integrity. SAS is a convergence of the advantages of SATA, SCSI, and FC, and is compatible with existing ATA firmware. 4 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) SAS is a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that is the future mainstay...
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... (UPS). Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. • A host system with an available x4 bi-directional...
... (UPS). Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives. 2 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install a Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I: • An Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. • A host system with an available x4 bi-directional...
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... but firmly to the RAID Controller (see your server chassis documentation. 3. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the cables are properly connected to the computer chassis. Secure the bracket to the controller. 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express...
... but firmly to the RAID Controller (see your server chassis documentation. 3. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the cables are properly connected to the computer chassis. Secure the bracket to the controller. 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express...
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... should be sure that the SAS and SATA devices are used. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are powered up , listen to disconnect. 9. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation...
... should be sure that the SAS and SATA devices are used. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are powered up , listen to disconnect. 9. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation...
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... several seconds. Watch the boot process until you see a BIOS message informing you need to press in order to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I number and firmware version. The numbering of the key combination tthat you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the...
... several seconds. Watch the boot process until you see a BIOS message informing you need to press in order to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I number and firmware version. The numbering of the key combination tthat you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the...
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... a power connector. Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector Configuring the Storage Adapter After performing the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. This means SAS backplane connectors can accept...Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. The Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide provides configuration options and instructions for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I, as well as detailed installation instructions for connecting SAS and SATA hard disk ...
... a power connector. Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector Configuring the Storage Adapter After performing the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. This means SAS backplane connectors can accept...Use only "straight" SAS cables, not "cross-over" SAS cables. The Intel® IT/IR RAID Software User's Guide provides configuration options and instructions for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I, as well as detailed installation instructions for connecting SAS and SATA hard disk ...
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Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord. 2. Insert the replacement controller into the system. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4.
Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. For instructions, see "Installing the RAID Controller". 10 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove the power cord. 2. Insert the replacement controller into the system. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4.
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... Slot or larger compatible Express* x4 SATA internal right- Figure 4. SATA angle connectors Connection to SAS/SATA devices Debug header 4-pin header For factory use Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 11 Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the controller and Table 1 describes them. Card Layout s Table...
... Slot or larger compatible Express* x4 SATA internal right- Figure 4. SATA angle connectors Connection to SAS/SATA devices Debug header 4-pin header For factory use Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 11 Figure 4 displays the connectors and headers on the controller and Table 1 describes them. Card Layout s Table...
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...Array Interface to Host SAS Bus Speed SAS Controller SAS / SATA Ports Firmware Compatible Devices Cabling Redundant Configuration Enclosure Management Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I +3.3 V, +12 V Low-profile MD2 PCI Express* adapter card size (6.600 inches by 2.713 inches) PCI Express...fault condition on any of the four phys. See Figure 4 for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. Table 2. Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of ...
...Array Interface to Host SAS Bus Speed SAS Controller SAS / SATA Ports Firmware Compatible Devices Cabling Redundant Configuration Enclosure Management Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I +3.3 V, +12 V Low-profile MD2 PCI Express* adapter card size (6.600 inches by 2.713 inches) PCI Express...fault condition on any of the four phys. See Figure 4 for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. Table 2. Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of ...
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...5. Fault Tolerance Features Specification Drive Replacement Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Power Conservation Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Auto detection of initialization or rebuild on reboot Parity generation and checking, activity and fault LEDs Staggered ...lower power requirements. Automatic at drive failure; auto-resume of hard drive failure; Table 3. Array Performance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Transfer Rate 3 Gigabit/s per lane Maximum...
...5. Fault Tolerance Features Specification Drive Replacement Drive Rebuild Using Hot Spares Error Checking and Indication Power Conservation Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Auto detection of initialization or rebuild on reboot Parity generation and checking, activity and fault LEDs Staggered ...lower power requirements. Automatic at drive failure; auto-resume of hard drive failure; Table 3. Array Performance Features Specification Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I PCI Express* Host Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gigabit/s per lane Drive Data Transfer Rate 3 Gigabit/s per lane Maximum...
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...limit. The design and implementation minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of CISPR Class B. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, Japan...176;C to 105°C (dry bulb). • Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or ...
...limit. The design and implementation minimize electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of CISPR Class B. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide The board carries the CE mark, C-Tick mark, Canadian Compliance Statement, Korean MIC, Taiwan BSMI, Japan...176;C to 105°C (dry bulb). • Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% non-condensing Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating 94 V0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or ...
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... with a computer and under the computer's control. the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. A program that make up ; A software procedure in which a host queries a device to determine its ability to communicate with RAM). The computer system in...Validation EEPROM External SAS Device Host Host Adapter Board (HAB) Internal SAS Device Main Memory NVRAM Peripheral Devices Basic Input/Output System. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 15
... with a computer and under the computer's control. the combined hardware components (computer, monitor, keyboard, and peripheral devices) that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. A program that make up ; A software procedure in which a host queries a device to determine its ability to communicate with RAM). The computer system in...Validation EEPROM External SAS Device Host Host Adapter Board (HAB) Internal SAS Device Main Memory NVRAM Peripheral Devices Basic Input/Output System. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 15