IBM manual Contents, Chapter Overview, MegaRAID 8480 Hardware Installation

Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

1.1	Overview		1-1
1.2	MegaRAID 8480 RAID Controller Description		1-3
	1.2.1	Controller Limitations	1-3
1.3	General Description		1-3
1.4	Configuration Scenario		1-4
	1.4.1	Number of Physical Disks Supported	1-6
1.5	Benefits of the SAS Interface		1-7
	1.5.1	PCI Express Architecture	1-8
	1.5.2	Operating System Support	1-8

1.6Summary of MegaRAID 8480 RAID Controller Characteristics 1-8

	1.6.1	SAS Features	1-9
	1.6.2	SATA II Features	1-9
	1.6.3	PCI Express Performance	1-10
	1.6.4	Usability Features	1-10
	1.6.5	Flexibility Features	1-11
	1.6.6	Drive Roaming	1-11
	1.6.7	Drive Migration	1-12
1.7	Hardware Specifications		1-13
1.8	Technical Support		1-14
Chapter 2
MegaRAID 8480 Hardware Installation
2.1	Requirements		2-1
2.2	Quick Installation		2-2
2.3	Detailed Installation		2-2
2.4	SAS Device Cables		2-6

2.4.1Connecting the MegaRAID 8480 RAID Controller to

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