Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler User Guide

Compaq Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler iii
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Contents
About This Guide
Important Safety Information ........................................................................................... vii
Symbols on Equipment..................................................................................................... vii
Symbols in Text............................................................................................................... viii
Text Conventions............................................................................................................... ix
Related Documents............................................................................................................ ix
Getting Help........................................................................................................................ x
Compaq Technical Support.......................................................................................... x
Compaq Website .......................................................................................................... x
Compaq Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................... x
Reader’s Comments........................................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1
Features
Overview of Controller Features .....................................................................................1-1
Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler........................................................................1-2
Memory.....................................................................................................................1-4
Controller Interface ...................................................................................................1-5
SCSI Support.............................................................................................................1-5
Drive Array Technology ...........................................................................................1-5
Fault Management Features.............................................................................................1-6