LSI 25083 manual Contents

Contents

Chapter 1
Overview
1.1	Overview		1-1
1.2	SAS Controller Descriptions		1-3
1.3	General Description		1-4
1.4	Configuration Scenarios		1-6
1.5	Benefits of the SAS Interface		1-8
	1.5.1	PCI Express Architecture	1-8
	1.5.2	Operating System Support	1-9
1.6	Summary of SAS RAID Controller Characteristics		1-9
	1.6.1	SAS Features	1-10
	1.6.2	SAS Array Limitations	1-11
	1.6.3	SATA II Features	1-13
	1.6.4	PCI Express Performance	1-13
	1.6.5	Usability Features	1-13
	1.6.6	Flexibility Features	1-14
	1.6.7	Drive Roaming	1-14
	1.6.8	Drive Migration	1-15
1.7	Hardware Specifications		1-17
1.8	Technical Support		1-19
Chapter 2
MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation
2.1	Requirements		2-1
2.2	Quick Installation		2-2
2.3	Detailed Installation		2-3
2.4	After Installing the RAID Controller		2-6
2.5	SAS Device Cables and Connectors		2-6
	2.5.1	Connecting a SAS RAID Controller with Internal
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