Intel AXXRMS2AF080 User Manual

PRODUCT BRIEF

Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080

Seamless Entry-Level SAS-2 RAID for Intel® Server Boards and Systems

Product Overview:

The Intel® RMS2AF080, one of Intel’s new entry-level 6Gb/s SAS I/O modules, incorporates LSI’s MegaRAID* Entry technology to offer exceptional data protection

and conguration exibility.

Designed for a wide selection

of Intel server boards, this SAS/SATA RAID module offers features including LSI’s 2008 6Gb/s I/O Controller (IOC) and a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture help to deliver essential performance for 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drive-based solutions. The Intel RMS2AF080 allows businesses using entrylevel servers and workstations to employ robust RAID functionality at lower prices than enterprise-class RAID adapters.

The Intel® RMS2AF080 communicates with the host system through a custom board-toboard PCIe 2.0 interface to allow for minimizing the RAID hardware footprint. With the popularity of rack-dense 1U and 2U servers increasing, this design allows system builders to

easily implement a robust RAID solution without sacricing a valuable riser-card slot or using a chassis with low-prole add-in card cut-outs.

All Intel RAID solutions are validated across multiple platforms with Intel® boards, chassis, and systems. Custom training, as well as Intel® service and support, make Intel the one source for

customers seeking data protection, increased productivity, and simplied IT.

KEY Advantages:

• System design flexibility. 1U capable system board connects to the I/O expansion slot on

Intel’s rack optimized server boards. This module can be used in Intel and 3 without the need for a riser card or low profile chassis cutout.

• Exceptional data protection. Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk

drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1 and 5) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10 and 50).

• Excellent performance without hindering system resources. LSI SAS2008 I/O controller,

host allows for built-in hardware RAID 0, 1 and 10 ; plus, firmware-based RAID 5 and 50 (RAID 5 and 50 utilize system resources to a limited extent).

• Enhanced entry-level availability. The Intel RMS2AF080 design utilizes LSI MegaRAID*

Entry technology which offers simplified configuration options, the same robustness, and many of the same features as trusted LSI MegaRAID technology.

• Seamless migration to more fully featured RAID. The Intel RMS2MH080 shares com-

mon drivers with Intel’s enterprise-class RAID products.

party chassis

Why Consider More?

Install a mainstream RAID controller* for:

• Superior performance with LSI2108 RAID On Chip Processor

• 512MB embedded cache with optional battery backup

• Additional RAID level 6 and span 60

• Compatibility with Intel RAID Premium Features

*For examp le, Intel® RAID C ontroller RS2B L080

Features:

1 Eight 7-Pin SAS/SATA connectors for up to eight internal ports

2 x4 PCI Express* Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server board

3 LSI SAS2008 IOC controller providing SAS 2.0 compliance including 6Gb/s data transfer

and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives

4 I2C Connector 3-pin keyed connector for out-of-band enclosure management (SES2)

5 Eight cables with 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors on each end (not shown)

PCIe 2.0 connector located on underside of module

Technical Specifications:

Intel Order Code

Compatible Intel®

Server Boards and Systems (as of July ’10)

Data Protection Feature Highlights

Intel® RAID Software

I/O Processor

Drive Types

Maximum Devices/Drives

Connector s

PCI Interface

Form Factor

Data Transfer Rates

Operating Temperature

Operating Voltage

Standard Warranty

AXXRMS2AF080

Intel® Server Board S5520UR Intel® Server Board S5500WB Intel® Server Board S5520HC Intel® Server Board S5520SC Intel® Server Board S3420GP Intel® Server System’s and 3 above server boards

Online Capacity Expansion Hot-Spare Support – Global & Dedicated Single Controller Multipathing (Failover) Enclosure Management Background Consistency Checking Patrol Read for Media Functionality S.M. A.R.T. Support

Intel® R AID Web Console 2 Intel® R AID Command Line Tool Intel® R AID Flash Utilities

LSI SAS2008 SAS Controller

SAS 6Gb/s, SAS 3Gb/s or SATA 3Gb/s

RAID 0: 16 per volume RAID 1: 2 per volume plus hotspare RAID 5: 16 per volume RAID 10: 16 per volume RAID 50: 16 per volume

Eight 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors

x4 PCI Express* 2.0

1U Capable System Board

Up to 6Gb/s per por t

Maximum ambient: 50°C

+12V ±10%

3 years, AWR option

party systems based on the

For more information on how to make Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080 part of a successful storage solution, visit: www.intel.com/go/RAID

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