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... or its subsidiaries in medical, life saving, life sustaining applications. Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION IN ...
... or its subsidiaries in medical, life saving, life sustaining applications. Copyright © 2008 by LSI Logic Corporation. ii Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION IN ...
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... of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. • Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I in this book are: • Engineers who benefit from this manual. The people who are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I for the Intel® RAID Controller. • Appendix...
... of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. • Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for a system. • Anyone installing an Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I in this book are: • Engineers who benefit from this manual. The people who are designing an Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I for the Intel® RAID Controller. • Appendix...
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... Error Handling 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 Characteristics 13...
... Error Handling 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 Characteristics 13...
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Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Figure 2.
Attaching cables to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I 7 Figure 3. SAS and SATA Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector 9 Figure 4. Card Layouts...11 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide vii List of Figures Figure 1. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express* Slot 6 Figure 2.
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Specifications ...12 Table 3. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. Electrical Characteristics 13 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide ix Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. List of Tables Table 1.
Specifications ...12 Table 3. Fault Tolerance Features 13 Table 5. Array Performance Features 13 Table 4. Electrical Characteristics 13 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide ix Jumper Descriptions 11 Table 2. List of Tables Table 1.
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...3.0 Gbps point-to low-end servers and workstations. As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapter, the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I addresses the growing demand for more information about the use by workgroups and departmental-sized organizations or individuals. Simplified...for up to implement RAID in IT (non-RAID) mode. The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I is an additional benefit. It consists of the following sections: • Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features • Benefits of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. The SAS controller allows you can take...
...3.0 Gbps point-to low-end servers and workstations. As the second generation PCI Express* storage adapter, the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I addresses the growing demand for more information about the use by workgroups and departmental-sized organizations or individuals. Simplified...for up to implement RAID in IT (non-RAID) mode. The Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I is an additional benefit. It consists of the following sections: • Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features • Benefits of the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. The SAS controller allows you can take...
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... configuration 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 No fault LED option is a versatile controller that provide drive roaming. • An upgradeable Flash ROM interface. • Allows for staggered spin-up to support fault LED...
... configuration 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 No fault LED option is a versatile controller that provide drive roaming. • An upgradeable Flash ROM interface. • Allows for staggered spin-up to support fault LED...
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... an expander if using with other SAS devices. • Supports SMP to make sure the operating system you are using SATA 2.0- 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* • Red Hat* Enterprise Linux 4.0 and...
... an expander if using with other SAS devices. • Supports SMP to make sure the operating system you are using SATA 2.0- 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* • Red Hat* Enterprise Linux 4.0 and...
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..., smaller connectors, lower pin count, and lower power requirements when compared to smaller devices, and do not inhibit airflow. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set to ensure reliable data transfers, while providing the...technology. 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 The serial transmission of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The SAS interface uses the ...
..., smaller connectors, lower pin count, and lower power requirements when compared to smaller devices, and do not inhibit airflow. SAS controllers leverage a common electrical and physical connection interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set to ensure reliable data transfers, while providing the...technology. 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 The serial transmission of the 68-wire SCSI cable or 40-wire ATA cable. The SAS interface uses the ...
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...; The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • Cables that are compatible with internal connectors. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 5 Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives.
...; The Resource CD, which contains drivers and documentation. • Cables that are compatible with internal connectors. Note: Intel Corporation strongly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 5 Requirements The following items are required to install the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I with the RAID controller. • SAS or SATA II hard disk drives.
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...PCI Express* add-in Figure 1. Figure 1. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the computer. 2. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the power cord from the backplane (or hard drives) to ensure that .... Press down gently but firmly to the RAID Controller (see your server chassis documentation. 3. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express* Slot 5. Secure the bracket to the controller. 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Align the controller's connector with a x4 PCI Express* slot...
...PCI Express* add-in Figure 1. Figure 1. Connect the SAS/SATA cables from the computer. 2. Installing the RAID Controller To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps: 1. Remove the power cord from the backplane (or hard drives) to ensure that .... Press down gently but firmly to the RAID Controller (see your server chassis documentation. 3. Inserting the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I into a PCI Express* Slot 5. Secure the bracket to the controller. 6 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Align the controller's connector with a x4 PCI Express* slot...
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...for SATA. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). Turn the power on to use the shortest possible cables. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 7 For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 7. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation for ... problems: ✧ Use cables no longer than ten meters for instructions. 8. As the server powers up, listen to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are powered up before or at the same time as an ...
...for SATA. Reinstall the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord(s). Turn the power on to use the shortest possible cables. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 7 For instructions, see your server chassis documentation. 7. For instructions, see your server chassis documentation for ... problems: ✧ Use cables no longer than ten meters for instructions. 8. As the server powers up, listen to the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Note: System throughput problems can occur if non-standard SAS cables are powered up before or at the same time as an ...
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The firmware takes several seconds. 10. Watch the boot process until you see a BIOS message informing you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide If you miss it, you need to press in order to enter the LSI Corporation MPT SAS... LSI Corporation MPT SAS BIOS Configuration Utility*. The numbering of the key combination tthat you will pass the option to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I number and firmware version.
The firmware takes several seconds. 10. Watch the boot process until you see a BIOS message informing you of the controllers follows the PCI slot scanning order used by the server board. 8 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide If you miss it, you need to press in order to enter the LSI Corporation MPT SAS... LSI Corporation MPT SAS BIOS Configuration Utility*. The numbering of the key combination tthat you will pass the option to initialize and then displays the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I number and firmware version.
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... drives. Figure 3. A SATA connector consists of a signal connector and a power connector. Figure 3 shows these connectors. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 9 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 drives to the...
... drives. Figure 3. A SATA connector consists of a signal connector and a power connector. Figure 3 shows these connectors. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 9 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 drives to the...
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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. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. Insert the replacement controller into the system. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Remove the power cord. 2. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1.
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. Disconnect the cable(s) from the system. 5. Insert the replacement controller into the system. For instructions, see your server documentation. 3. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express* add-in card slots. Remove the failed controller from the RAID controller. 4. Remove the power cord. 2. Replacing a Controller To replace a failed controller, follow these steps: 1.
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... X4 Slot or larger compatible Express* x4 SATA internal right- 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 SATA angle connectors Connection to SAS/SATA devices Right angle, 0.1inch pitch, pin header 4-pin header For driving external activity...
... X4 Slot or larger compatible Express* x4 SATA internal right- 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 SATA angle connectors Connection to SAS/SATA devices Right angle, 0.1inch pitch, pin header 4-pin header For driving external activity...
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...Table 2. Specifications Specification Operating Voltage Card Size 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 ... or expected in order to indicate a fault condition on any of the four phys. See Figure 4 for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. Table 2 lists the specifications for LED locations. LEDs The host adapters have two light pipes routed through the PCI...
...Table 2. Specifications Specification Operating Voltage Card Size 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 ... or expected in order to indicate a fault condition on any of the four phys. See Figure 4 for the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. Table 2 lists the specifications for LED locations. LEDs The host adapters have two light pipes routed through the PCI...
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...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...failure; hot-plug, hot-swap. Table 3. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I array performance features. 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...
...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...failure; hot-plug, hot-swap. Table 3. Array Performance Features Table 3 lists the Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I array performance features. 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...
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...from -45°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 electrostatic discharge. Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The thermal and atmospheric characteristics are: • Temperature range from ... UL flammability rating 94 V0. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
...from -45°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 electrostatic discharge. Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics The thermal and atmospheric characteristics are: • Temperature range from ... UL flammability rating 94 V0. The board also meets the requirements of CISPR Class B. 14 Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating.
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...used with each other. A program that provides a device connection to boot and control the system. A circuit board or integrated circuit that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. The part of shielded cables. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). It ...can be reprogrammed. A SAS device installed outside the computer cabinet. These devices are controlled through the operating system) to store configuration information. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 15 It uses the storage adapter to transfer information to and...
...used with each other. A program that provides a device connection to boot and control the system. A circuit board or integrated circuit that allows a microprocessor (through a SAS Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I. The part of shielded cables. Usually kept as firmware (ROM based). It ...can be reprogrammed. A SAS device installed outside the computer cabinet. These devices are controlled through the operating system) to store configuration information. Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User's Guide 15 It uses the storage adapter to transfer information to and...