Chapter 1
Overview
1.1
SCSI Channels
1-1
1.2
NVRAM and Flash ROM
1-2
1.3
SCSI Connectors
1.4
Single-Ended and Differential SCSI Buses
1.5
Maximum Cable Length for SCSI Standards
1.6
SCSI Bus Widths and Maximum Throughput
1-3
1.7
Documentation
1.7.1
MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 Hardware Guide
1-4
1.7.2
MegaRAID Configuration Software Guide
1.7.3
MegaRAID Operating System Driver Installation
Guide
Chapter 2
Introduction to RAID
2.1
RAID Benefits
2-1
2.1.1
Improved I/O
2.1.2
Increased Reliability
2-2
2.2
MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 – Host-Based RAID Solution
2.2.1
Host-Based RAID
2.2.2
SCSI-to-SCSI External RAID
2-3
2.3
RAID Overview
2.3.1
Physical Array
2.3.2
Logical Drive
2.3.3
Consistency Check
2-4
2.3.4
Fault Tolerance
2.3.5
Disk Striping
2.3.6
Disk Mirroring
2-6
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