Intel SROMBSASMR (AXXROMBSASMR) Table of Contents

Intel® Integrated RAID Module SROMBSASMR (AXXROMBSASMR) Technical Product Specification Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................1
1.2 Operating System Support ......................................................................................1
1.3 Features List............................................................................................................ 2
2. Hardware............................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Block Diagram .........................................................................................................4
2.2 Module Layout .........................................................................................................5
2.3 Major Components ..................................................................................................5
2.3.1 LSI* 1078 SAS ROC................................................................................................ 5
2.3.2 Flash ROM...............................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Boot Strap ROM (SEEPROM)................................................................................. 6
2.3.4 NVSRAM ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.5 SDRAM (Cache)...................................................................................................... 6
2.3.6 Diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 7
2.3.7 SAS / SATA Connectors.......................................................................................... 7
2.3.8 Host Board Interface................................................................................................ 8
2.3.9 BBU Interface ........................................................................................................10
2.3.10 Jumpers and Connectors.......................................................................................12
2.4 Hardware Architectural Features........................................................................... 12
2.5 Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................................13
2.6 Environmental Specifications.................................................................................13
2.7 Supported Device Technology...............................................................................14
2.7.1 Support for Hard Disk Drive Devices..................................................................... 14
2.7.2 SAS Expander Support..........................................................................................14
2.7.3 Support for Non-Hard Disk Drive Devices .............................................................14
2.7.4 Enclosure Management Support ...........................................................................14
3. Software ..............................................................................................................................15
3.1 Common Layers ....................................................................................................16
3.1.1 Firmware................................................................................................................ 16
3.1.2 API......................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.3 Operating System Driver .......................................................................................17
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Intel order number E59029-003
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