Intel AXXRMS2AF040, Hardware User'S Manual

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14 Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF040 and RMS2AF080 Hardware User’s Guide
Figure 6. RMS2AF080 Hardware Block Diagram
Major Components
LSI* LSISAS2008 Processor Chip
The LSI* LSISAS2008 Processor Chip provides the following functionality:
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Intel
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Intergrade RAID Module RMS2AF080 provides eight independent PHYs,
Intel
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Intergrade RAID Module RMS2AF040 provides four independent PHYs,
each supporting 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS data transfers per PHY.
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Supports SSP to enable communication with other SAS devices.
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Supports SMP to communicate topology management information.
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Supports single PHY or wide ports consisting of 2, 3, or 4 PHYs within a single
quad port.
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Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through an expander if using SATA 2.0-
compliant hard disk drives.