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Contents Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide Intel Order Number E33625-001Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide Related Publication AudienceOrganization Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide Contents Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide Figures Viii Tables Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features OverviewUsability Redundancy and Error Handling SAS and Sata Features Beep Codes Benefits of Serial Attached Scsi SASOperating System Support Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Guide Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Hardware Installation RequirementsInstallation Attaching cables to the Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Press Ctrle to run Bios Console Connecting the Cables Configuring the Storage AdapterReplacing a Controller Intel RAID Controller SASMF8I Characteristics Jumper Description Type CommentsTechnical Specifications Array Performance FeaturesFault Tolerance Fault Tolerance FeaturesSafety Characteristics Electrical CharacteristicsThermal and Atmospheric Characteristics Bios Glossary of Terms and AbbreviationsSAS