Intel RS25NB008, User Manual

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Intel® RAID Controller RS25NB008 Hardware User’s Guide iii
Preface
This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel
®
RAID Controller RS25NB008, 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:
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Engineers who are planning to use an Intel
®
RAID Controller RS25NB008 as a part
of their RAID system.
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Anyone installing an Intel
®
RAID Controller RS25NB008 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
®
RAID Controller RS25NB008.
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Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the
RAID controller.
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Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel
®
RAID Controller RS25NB008.
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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 controller.