Intel AXXROMBSASMR, Hardware User'S Manual

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Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR Hardware User’s Guide iii
Preface
This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel
®
Integrated RAID Module
SROMBSASMR (also known as Intel
®
Integrated RAID Controller SROMBSASMR),
which can be used to manage SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation
instructions and specifications.
For details on configuring the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software
drivers, see the Intel
®
RAID Software User’s Guide on the Resource CD.
Audience
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers/modules
and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book are:
•
Engineers who are designing an Intel
®
Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR
for their RAID system.
•
Anyone installing an Intel
®
Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR in their
RAID system.
Organization
This document includes the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel
®
Integrated RAID Module
SROMBSASMR.
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Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the RAID module.
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Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel
®
Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR.
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Appendix A explains drive roaming and drive migration.
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Appendix B provides safety instructions to be observed during installation and
assembly.
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Appendix C provides regulatory and certification information.
Related Publication
The Intel
®
RAID Software User’s Guide is included on the Resource CD that shipped with
the RAID module.