Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 User Guide Intel Order Number: H14968-002
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Warnings Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether you are using this guide or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety instructions. You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use only the described, regulated components specified in this guide.
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Preface This is the primary user guide for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. It contains installation instructions and specifications. Audience The people who benefit from this document are: • Engineers who are designing an Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. • Anyone installing an Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. Organization This document includes the following chapters: • • • • Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
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Table of Contents Safety Information ..................................................................................................... iii Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ iii Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise ............................................................................................... iii Consignes de sécurité .......................................................................................
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List of Figures Figure 1. Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 Board Layout ...................................................... 6 Figure 2. Install an Intel 12Gb/s x8 Controller in a PCIe Slot ..................................................
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List of Tables Table 1. Intel SAS 12 Gb/s SAS Performance ..........................................................................
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1 Overview The Intel® PCI Express® (PCIe®)-to-Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller, referred to as the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller, provides high-performance external storage connectivity for servers and workstations. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller provides eight lanes of 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and is matched with eight lanes of PCIe 3.0 8GT/s performance.
2 Features This section lists the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller features: 2 • • • • • • • Implements one LSI* SAS 3008 eight-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller • • • • Supports Integrated RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10/1E) Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.
3 Functional Descriptions PCI Express Interface PCIe is a high-speed standard local bus for point-to-point interfacing of I/O components to the processor and the memory subsystems in high-end computers and servers. The LSI* SAS 3008 controller chip contains the PCIe functionality for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. The LSI* SAS 3008 controller chip connects to the PCIe bus and generates timing and protocol in compliance with the PCIe specifications.
4 Operating System Support The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports all major operating systems: Windows*, Linux Red Hat*, Linux SUSE* Enterprise Server (SLES), Solaris*, and VMware*. Refer to http://www.intel.com/support for details on the software versions and device driver support. For Solaris support, contact the Intel Technical Support team.
5 Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 Characteristics Memory The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller provides one 4-M × 16-bit Flash ROM to store the firmware and the BIOS. LED The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller Heartbeat LED, CR1, blinks green to indicate the controller is capable of general activity. Connectors PCIe Connector (EC1). The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports a x8 interface.
Figure 1. Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 Board Layout • EC1 – PCIe x8 board edge connector • CR1 – Heartbeat LED • J6 – SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD, external, right-angle connectors Electrical Characteristics The maximum power requirements for the Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 under normal operation are as follows: • PCIe 12.0 V = 1.07 A • Power values: — Nominal = 14.5 W — Worst case = 22.
• Maximum dew point temperature: 32°C (89.
6 Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller Certifications and Safety Characteristics All Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controllers meet or exceed the requirements of UL flammability rating 94V-0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier’s name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Because these boards are installed in a PCIe bus slot, all voltages are less than the SELV 42.4-V limit.
7 Hardware Detailed Installation Instructions To install the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller, follow these steps: 1. Unpack the controller, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the controller in a static-free environment. Remove the controller from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any damage, contact Intel or your reseller support representative. Caution: To avoid the risk of data loss, make a backup of your data before changing your system configuration. 2.
Figure 2. Install an Intel 12Gb/s x8 Controller in a PCIe Slot 6. Secure the controller bracket to the system’s chassis. Install the bracket screw, if applicable, or engage the system retention mechanism to secure the controller to the system’s chassis. 7. Replace the cover of the chassis. 8. Connect SAS cables between the controller and the SAS enclosure that contains SATA or SAS devices. The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller has two SFF8644, external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors.
