AOC-USAS-L8i Add-on Card User’s Manual

If you press Y, the program skips the bad block and continues. If you press N, the program aborts the consistency check. The same message appears if the program finds a hard media error on the target drive.

If you press ESC while a Check Consistency is running, the following options are displayed:

Stop: (Available only if AutoResume is enabled on the adapter by selecting: MANAGEMENT MENU? J OBJECTS? J ADAPTER? J AUTORESUME.) The Check Consistency is stopped, and the CU stores the percentage of the task already completed. If AUTORESUME is enabled, the Check Consistency resumes where it left off when you restart it, instead of starting over from zero percent.

Continue: The Check Consistency continues normally.

Abort: The Check Consistency is completely aborted. If you restart it, it begins at zero percent.

4-7 Viewing and Changing Device Properties

The MegaRAID BIOS CU allows you to view properties for adapters, virtual drives, and physical drives. You can also change some properties for adapters and virtual drives.

Viewing and Changing Adapter Properties

To view or change adapter properties, follow these steps:

1.On the MANAGEMENT menu, select OBJECTS J ADAPTER.

2.Select an adapter from the list. The following list of adapter properties appears:

Table 4-1. List of Adapter Properties

Property

Options

Default

Rebuild Rate

0 to 100 (% of system resources)

30

 

 

 

Clk Const Rate

0 to 100 (% of system resources)

30

FGI Rate (Foregraound

0 to 100 (% of system resources)

30

Initialization rate)

 

 

 

 

 

BGI Rate (Background

0 to 100 (% of system resources)

30

Initialization rate)

 

 

Disk WC (Disk Write Cache)

Off, On

Off (Write Through enabled)

 

 

 

Read Ahead

On, Off

On

BIOS State

Enable, Disable

Enable

 

 

 

Stop on Error

No, Yes

No

Fast Init

Enable, Disable

Enable

 

 

 

Auto Rebuild

On, Off

On

 

 

 

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SUPER MICRO Computer AOCS2308LL8E Viewing and Changing Device Properties, Viewing and Changing Adapter Properties

AOCS2308LL8E specifications

Supermicro, a renowned leader in high-performance computing solutions, has introduced the AOC-S2308LL8E, a powerful SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) controller card designed to enhance storage performance and capability in enterprise systems. This cutting-edge controller provides exceptional functionality for organizations looking to handle large volumes of data efficiently.

The AOC-S2308LL8E features the LSI SAS2308 dual-core processor, which supports 12Gb/s data transfer rates, ensuring swift and reliable connections to storage devices. With its eight internal SAS/SATA ports, this controller card facilitates the connection of multiple drives, allowing for increased data throughput and redundancy, which are essential for critical applications such as database management and virtualization.

One of the standout characteristics of the AOC-S2308LL8E is its compatibility with both SAS and SATA drives. This flexibility allows organizations to choose between high-performance SAS drives or more economical SATA drives based on their specific storage requirements. The controller supports a wide array of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing users with the ability to select configurations that enhance data integrity and availability.

Additionally, the card is designed with an advanced cache memory that optimizes data access times, further enhancing overall performance. The AOC-S2308LL8E also features a low-profile form factor, making it suitable for various server chassis configurations, even in space-constrained environments.

In terms of connectivity, the AOC-S2308LL8E is equipped with dual mini-SAS connectors, enabling seamless connectivity to multiple storage devices. With support for a high number of simultaneous I/O operations, this controller card is well-suited for tasks requiring substantial bandwidth, like large-scale data processing and analytics.

Moreover, Supermicro's AOC-S2308LL8E comes with robust management and monitoring features, ensuring that users can maintain optimal performance levels while responding proactively to any potential issues. Built-in support for advanced error recovery techniques helps guarantee data integrity, a feature critical in any enterprise setting.

To summarize, the Supermicro AOC-S2308LL8E is an ideal solution for businesses looking to enhance their storage capabilities. With its combination of high data transfer rates, RAID support, compatibility with various storage drive types, and advanced management features, the AOC-S2308LL8E stands out as a reliable choice for maximizing performance in demanding environments. Organizations investing in this controller will benefit from its efficiency, reliability, and scalability, crucial for future-proofing their IT infrastructure.