Intel RS25DB080, PCIe 3.0 x8 User Manual

PRODUCT BRIEF Intel® RAID Controller

RS25DB080

Intel® RAID Controller RS25DB080

2nd Generation SAS-2 6G RAID Adapter for Mainstream Applications

Product Overview

The Intel® RAID Controller RS25DB080, with eight internal ports, delivers two 1333MHz processor cores and a 72-bit DDR3 interface that drives 1GB cache memory. For users implementing hybrid server platforms based on solid-state storage, the Intel RS25DB080 unleashes the IOPs and throughput potential of SSDs to provide exceptional storage performance. Even users deploying this new RAID controller in existing HDD-based server environments

are likely to experience signicant performance gains compared to previous generation controllers.

The Intel RS25DB080 includes a new version of the Intel® RAID Web Console 2 which enhances RAID volume creation by empowering administrators to further optimize their storage for application performance and data protection. Through the use of an intuitive graphical user interface, Intel RAID Web Console 2 deploys all the critical system storage functions without a time-consuming learning curve.

All Intel RAID solutions are validated across multiple platforms with Intel® boards, chassis, and systems. Customized 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

• Exceptional data protection Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1, 5, and 6) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50, and 60).

• Excellent performance A dual core LSI* SAS2208 ROC, x8 PCI Express* Generation 2 host interface, and 1GB of 1333MHz cache enhances the performance of mainstream applications.

• Inside-the-box design exibility With a true MD2 form factor, this adapter is

ideal for low-prole height and half-length

adapter slots. Eight internal 6 Gb/s SAS ports allow connection to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s high-performance SAS drives, high-capacity SATA drives or a combination of both.

• Outstanding availability Delivers proactive drive monitoring and automatic error correction. A new battery (optional accessory) offers multiple operating modes including high heat tolerance and 5 year service life options.

• Support for premium feature upgrades

Includes a connector for optional hardwarebased keys that easily plugs in to unlock advanced software algorithms designed to improve performance and enhanced data protection. For instance, the SSD Cache with FastPath* I/O upgrade allows for using one or more SSD as enhanced cache for

the RAID controller which can signicantly

improve performance of read-intensive

applications such as le, Web, and online

transaction processing servers.

Intel® RAID Controller RS25DB080

Features

1 LSI SAS2208 ROC controller providing SAS 2.0 compliance including 6Gb/s data

transfer

2 Embedded 1GB 1333MHz cache (ECC DDR3 memory) to efciently store data in

transition

3 Two SFF8087 SAS/SATA connectors for up to eight internal ports

4 Speaker to deliver audible alerts

5 x8 PCI Express Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server

board

6 Optional Intel® Smart Battery AXXRSBBU9 offering cache protection with up to 5

years service life (not shown)

7 Optional Intel Cable Kit AXXCBL740MS7P includes 2 x 740mm cables with mini-SAS

(8087) (not shown)

Technical Specication

Order Codes

RAID Levels and Spans

Data Protection Feature Highlights

Intel® RAID Software

I/O Processor

Drive Types

Maximum Drives

Connectors

Cache Memory

PCI Interface

BBU Support

Form Factor

Data Transfer Rates

Operating Temperature

Operating Voltage

For more information on the

Intel® RAID Controller RS25DB080,

visit: www.intel.com/go/RAID

RAID Card: RS25DB080, BBU: AXXRSBBU9

Cable Kit: AXXCBL740MS7P

RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, and 6, RAID Spans 10, 50, and 60

Online Capacity Expansion

Hot-Spare Support – Global & Dedicated

Single Controller Multipathing (Failover)

Enclosure Management (SES2, SGPIO)

Background Consistency Checking

Patrol Read for Media Functionality

S.M.A.R.T. Support

Intel® RAID Web Console 2

Intel® RAID Command Line Tool

Intel® RAID Flash Utilities

LSI SAS2208 ROC running at 1333MHz

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

Up to 128 physical devices supported

Two SAS SFF8087 x4 SAS internal connectors

Embedded 1GB at 1333MHz

x8 PCI Express* 2.0

Optional Intel® Smart Battery AXXRSBBU9

Low profile, MD2 (6.6” X 2.536”)

Up to 6Gb/s per port

Maximum ambient: 65°C (55°C with optional BBU)

+3.3 V

For more information on how to make the Intel® RAID Controller RS25DB080 part of your server environment, please contact an Intel® Channel Partner Program par ticipant.

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