Page 3 - Safety Warnings and Instructions
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel iii Safety Warnings and Instructions WARNING: English Important Safety Instructions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions. See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on ...
Page 8 - Regulatory and Certification Information
viii Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel Regulatory and Certification Information Product Regulatory Compliance This RAID Controller Card complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations. Product Safety Compliance • UL 1950 - CSA 950 (US/Canada) • EN ...
Page 11 - Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel xi Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC Verification Statement (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device m...
Page 13 - Preface; Audience
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel xiii Preface This is the primary reference and user’s guide for the Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E, which can be used for SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions and specifications. For details on how to configure the storage ...
Page 15 - Contents
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guidel xv Contents Safety Warnings and Instructions ........................................................................... iiiRegulatory and Certification Information .............................................................. viiiElectromagnetic Compa...
Page 17 - Figures
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide xvii Figures Figure 1. Example Direct-Connect Application.......................................................................... 3Figure 2. Inserting the Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Card in a PCI Express* Slot ...... 11 Figure 3. Internal SAS Ca...
Page 19 - Tables
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide xix Tables Table 1. Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Overview ........................................................... 8 Table 2. Jumper Descriptions .................................................................................................. 1...
Page 20 - Overview
1 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 1 Overview This chapter provides a general overview of the Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E with RAID control capabilities. It consists of the following sections: • SAS Controller Description• Configuration Scenarios• Benefits of SAS• Summary of SAS R...
Page 21 - SAS Controller Description; Configuration Scenarios
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 2 SAS Controller Description The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E is available with eight ports via two x4 SFF8484 connectors. The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E has one Intel ® IOP333 I/O processor that controls the SAS interface. The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E brin...
Page 22 - Figure 1. Example Direct-Connect Application; Benefits of SAS
3 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Figure 1. Example Direct-Connect Application Benefits of SAS SAS is a serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set. SAS is a convergence of the advantages of SATA, SCSI, and FC, and is the future...
Page 23 - PCI Express* Architecture; Operating System Support; Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 4 PCI Express* Architecture PCI Express is a local bus system designed to increase data transfers without slowing down the central processing unit (CPU). You can install the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E in a PCI Express computer system that has a standard b...
Page 24 - SAS Features
5 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide • Two internal connectors• Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50• Advanced array configuration and management utilities• 32 Kbyte NVRAM for storing RAID system configuration information; the firmware is stored in flash ROM for easy upgrades. SAS ...
Page 25 - Usability; Flexibility
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 6 Usability The following list describes the usability features. • Simplifies cabling with point-to-point, serial architecture• Smaller, thinner cables do not restrict airflow• Provides drive spin-up sequencing control• Provides an Inter-IC (I 2 C) inter...
Page 26 - Drive Migration
7 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Drive Migration Drive migration is the transfer of a set of hard drives in an existing configuration from one controller to another. The drives must remain on the same port and be reinstalled in the same order as in the original configuration. The cont...
Page 27 - Hardware Specifications; RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Overview
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 8 Hardware Specifications You can install the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E in a computer with a server board that has a x8 PCI Express* slot. Table 1 provides an overview of the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E.: Table 1. Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Overview...
Page 28 - Intel; Requirements
9 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 2 Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Hardware Installation This chapter describes the procedures used to install the Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E with internal and external connectors. It contains the following sections: • Requirements• Quick Insta...
Page 29 - Quick Installation
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 10 Quick Installation The following steps are for quick RAID Controller SRCSAS18E installation. These steps are for experienced computer users/installers. “Detailed Installation” contains the steps for all others to follow. 1. Turn power off to the syste...
Page 30 - Figure 2. Inserting the Intel
11 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Ensure that the memory module or Intel ® RAID Portable Cache Module 2 is present and seated firmly in the DIMM socket. 5. Install the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Select a x8 PCI Express* slot and align the controller’s PCI Express bus connector to the s...
Page 31 - SAS Device Cables
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 12 Note: System throughput problems can occur if using SAS cables that do not come with the RAID controller and that are not the correct type. To minimize the potential for problems: - Use cables no longer than ten meters for SAS and one meter for SATA. ...
Page 32 - Drives; Figure 4. Serial ATA Connectors
13 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Figure 3. Internal SAS Cable for Connection to SAS and SATA Hard Disk Drives Figure 4 displays the SATA device plug connector used to connect a SAS RAID controller with internal connector to the host receptable connector on a backplane. A SATA connect...
Page 34 - Connecting the SAS RAID Controller to Hard Disk Drives and; RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to a Hard Disk Drive
15 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Connecting the SAS RAID Controller to Hard Disk Drives and Expanders This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the SAS RAID controller to SAS backplane or SATA hard disk drives, either directly or through an expander. The figures ...
Page 35 - Figure 7. RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to an Expander Board
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 16 Figure 7 displays the SAS cables used to connect the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to an expander board. Perform the following steps to connect a RAID Controller SRCSAS18E to an expander board, as shown in Figure 7. 1. Plug the 7-wire connector on the cab...
Page 36 - Replacing a Failed Controller that Contains Data
17 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Replacing a Failed Controller that Contains Data in the Intel ® RAID Portable Cache Module 2 The Intel ® RAID Portable Cache Module 2 (AXXRPCM2) is a cache memory module with an integrated battery pack. The module provides an uninterrupted power sourc...
Page 37 - After Installing the Storage Adapter
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 18 After Installing the Storage Adapter After RAID Controller SRCSAS18E installation, you must configure the storage adapter and install the operating system driver. The Software User’s Guide instructs you on the configuration options and how to set them...
Page 38 - Figure 8. Card Layout
19 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 3 Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Characteristics This chapter describes the characteristics of the Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E. The Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E is a dual phys SAS PCI Express* storage adapter that is used in a system wit...
Page 39 - Characteristics; Table 2. Jumper Descriptions
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 20 Characteristics Table 3 shows the general characteristics for the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E. The RAID Controller SRCSAS18E ensures data integrity by intelligently validating the compatibility of the SAS domain. J7 Set Mode 0 2-pin connector Mode 0 hol...
Page 40 - Technical Specifications; Table 4. Specifications
21 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The storage adapter carries the CE mark,...
Page 41 - Array Performance Features; Table 5. Array Performance Features
Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide 22 Array Performance Features Table 5 shows the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E array performance features. Fault Tolerance Table 6 shows the RAID Controller SRCSAS18E fault tolerance features. Table 5. Array Performance Features Specification Intel ® RAID Con...
Page 42 - Electrical Characteristics; Table 7. Electrical Characteristics
23 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide Electrical Characteristics This section provides the power requirements for the RAID Controller SRCSAS18Es. Table 7 lists the maximum power requirements. Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics For the Intel ® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E, the thermal an...
Page 44 - SAS; SAS Device
25 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E User’s Guide SAS Serial Attached SCSI. A serial, point-to-point, enterprise-level device interface that leverages the proven SCSI protocol set. The SAS interface provides improved performance, simplified cabling, smaller connections, lower pin count, and lower pow...
