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Preface

This is the primary reference and user’s guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E, which can be used for SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions and specifications.

For details on how to configure the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the Software User’s Guide on the Resource CD.

Audience

This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book are:

Engineers who are designing a RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter into a system.

Anyone installing a RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter in a RAID system.

Organization

This document includes the following chapters and appendixes:

Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E.

Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter.

Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter.

Appendix A lists and explains the terms and abbreviations used in this manual.

Related Publication

The Software User’s Guide on the Resource CD that is included with the RAID controller.

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Contents Intel Order Number D39308-003 Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware GuideIntel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide Audience OrganizationRelated Publication Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide Contents Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide Figures Viii Tables Overview Summary of SAS RAID Controller FeaturesUsability Redundancy and Error Handling Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration Rules SAS and Sata FeaturesBenefits of Serial Attached Scsi SAS Operating System SupportBeep Codes Requirements Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware InstallationInstallation Press Ctrlg to run Bios Console Connecting the Cables SAS and Sata Plugs and SAS Backplane Connector Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E to a Sata Hard Drive Configuring the Storage AdapterReplacing a Controller Resolving a Configuration MismatchJumper Description Type Comments Intel RAID Controller SRCSAS144E CharacteristicsSpecifications Technical SpecificationsArray Performance Features Array Performance FeaturesElectrical Characteristics Fault ToleranceSafety Characteristics Thermal and Atmospheric CharacteristicsGlossary of Terms and Abbreviations BiosSAS