SUPER MICRO Computer LSI 2108/2208 user manual About This Manual, Manual Organization

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides instructions on how to use the LSI™ 2108/2208 MegaRAID® Configuration Utility to configure RAID settings for Supermicro motherboards or systems.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 Provides an overview on the LSI™ 2108/2208 MegaRAID® Software Utility.

Chapter 2 Provides instructions on how to run the LSI 2108/2208 SAS MegaRAID Utility to configure RAID settings.

Conventions Used in This Manual

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself.

Warning: Important information given to prevent erroneous RAID configuration and to ensure proper system setup.

Note: Additional information given to ensure correct RAID configuration setup.

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Contents USER’S Manual Page About This Manual Manual OrganizationConventions Used in This Manual Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropePreface Table of Contents Overview of the LSI 2108/2208 SAS Controller Features of the LSI 2108/2208 Controller6Gb/s SAS Interface High PerformanceFunctions of the LSI MegaRAID Utility Drive Features Supported by the LSI MegaRAID UtilityRAID Levels Supported by the 2108/2208 Controller RAID 0 ExampleRAID 1 Example RAID 5 Example RAID 10 ExampleRAID 6 Example RAID 50 ExampleRAID RAID 6RAID RAID 60 ExamplePage Adapter Selection Using the LSI MegaRAID Configuration UtilityLSI MegaRAID Main Screen LSI Configuration Utility Main ScreenController Information Advanced Software OptionsController Selection Controller PropertiesA.R.T DescriptionNCQ Virtual Drives Scan DevicesVirtual Drive Properties Drives DrivesConfiguration Wizard Add Configuration Adding a ConfigurationConfiguring Drives Manually Add DrivesSpan Definition Virtual Drive Definition Configuration Preview Logical View Physical ViewLogical View Event Information EventsExit