Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008
User Guide
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Warnings
Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether you are
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described, regulated components specified in this guide. Use of other products /
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Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before you open the chassis, add, or remove
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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.
• Chapter 2 provides an overview of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller features.
• Chapter 3 describes the functionalities of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
• Chapter 4 describes the major operating systems that Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller
support.
• Chapter 5 describes the characteristics of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
• Chapter 6 describes the certifications and safety characteristics of the Intel 12Gb/s
SAS Controller.
• Chapter 7 describes how to install the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
Related Publication
This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. It contains
installation instructions and specifications to aid in the configuration and use of this
product.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................................................................................... iii
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ iii
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise ............................................................................................... iii
Consignes de sécurité .......................................................................................................... iii
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes ............................................................................... iii
Warnings ................................................................................................................................ v
Preface .......................................................................................................................vii
Audience .............................................................................................................................. vii
Organization ........................................................................................................................ vii
Related Publication .............................................................................................................. vii
Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1
Features .......................................................................................................................2
Functional Descriptions ............................................................................................. 3
PCI Express Interface ............................................................................................................ 3
SAS-3 Interface .....................................................................................................................3
Operating System Support ........................................................................................ 4
Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 Characteristics .................................................. 5
Memory ..................................................................................................................................5
LED ........................................................................................................................................5
Connectors ............................................................................................................................5
Physical Characteristics .........................................................................................................5
Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................................................6
Thermal and Atmospheric Limits ...........................................................................................6
Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller Certifications and Safety Characteristics ................ 8
Hardware Detailed Installation Instructions ............................................................. 9
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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.................................................. 10
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List of Tables
Table 1. Intel SAS 12 Gb/s SAS Performance ..........................................................................3
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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. The low-profile design of the SAS controller includes a full-height bracket
and low-profile mounting bracket that create a universal fit for any server. The Intel
12Gb/s SAS Controller is based on the Fusion-MPT
controller that integrates the latest enhancements in PCIe 3.0 technology and 12Gb/s SAS
technology.
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller has onboard Flash memory for the firmware, and BIOS
and NVSRAM for RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10/1E).
™
-architected LSI* SAS 3008
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2 Features
This section lists the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller features:
• Implements one LSI* SAS 3008 eight-port 12Gb/s SAS to PCIe 3.0 controller
• Supports eight-lane, full-duplex PCIe 3.0 performance
• Supports eight external 12Gb/s SATA+SAS ports
• Supports SATA link rates of 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s
• Supports SAS link rates of 3Gb/s, 6Gb/s, and 12Gb/s
• Provides two x4 external mini-SAS HD connectors (SFF-8644)
• Supports passive copper cable, active copper cable, and optical cable
• Supports Integrated RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10/1E)
• Supports up to 1024 SATA or SAS end devices
• Offered with a full-height bracket and a low-profile vented bracket
• Provides one heartbeat LED
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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.
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports eight-lane PCIe performance up to 64GT/s
single direction and 128GT/s dual direction.
SAS-3 Interface
The LSI* SAS 3008 controller chip contains the SATA+SAS functionality for the Intel
12Gb/s SAS Controller. The following table shows the Intel SAS 12Gb/s SAS
performance.
Table 1. Intel SAS 12 Gb/s SAS Performance
Half Duplex Full Duplex
Narrow port (one lane), 1200 MB/s Narrow port (one lane), 2400 MB/s
Wide port (four lanes), 4800 MB/s Wide port (four lanes), 9600 MB/s
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4 Operating System Support
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports all major operating systems: W indows*, 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.
Note: The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports the Solaris 10 operating system, and Oracle
provides a built-in driver; installation of an Intel driver is not required. For more
information on the Oracle Solaris 10 driver and installation, sign in at the following
Oracle link.
https://support.oracle.com/
Contact Oracle support for Oracle driver or software support.
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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
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PCIe Connector (EC1). The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports a x8 interface. The
PCIe host interface connection is through the edge connector, EC1, which provides
connections on both the top (EC1 B) and bottom (EC1 A) of the board. The signal
definitions and pin numbers conform to the PCIe specification.
SATA+SAS Connector (J6). The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller supports SATA and SAS
connectors through connectors that are SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD, external connectors.
Physical Characteristics
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller is a 6.6-in. × 2.7-in., low-profile board. The component
height on the top and bottom of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller is in accordance with the
PCIe specification. The following figure shows the controller board layout.
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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 = 22.5 W
Thermal and Atmospheric Limits
The atmospheric limits for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller are as follows:
• Temperature range: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (dry bulb)
• Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing
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• Maximum dew point temperature: 32°C (89.6°F)
• Minimum airflow: 200 linear feet per minute
The following limits define the storage and transit environment for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS
Controller:
• Temperature range: –45°C to +105°C (–49°F to +221°F) (dry bulb)
• Relative humidity range: 5% to 90% noncondensing
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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.
The design and implementation of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller minimizes
electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of
electrostatic discharge.
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller meets the following integrated electromagnetic
interference (EMI) compliance labels:
• CE mark
• CISPR Class B
• C-Tick mark
• Canadian Compliance Statement
• FCC Class B, marked with the FCC Self-Certification logo
• Japan VCCI
• Korean KCC
• Taiwan BSMI
The Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller meets the following environmental directives:
• RoHS
• WEEE
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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 chan ging
your system configuration.
2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer , and disconnect the power cord from
the rear of the power supply.
Caution: Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from any networks to
which you will install the controller, or you risk damaging the system or
electrical shock.
3. Remove the cover from the chassis.
4. Check the mounting bracket on the controller (system dependent). If required
for your system, replace the full-height mounting bracket that ships on the
controller with the low-profile bracket supplied.
5. Insert the controller into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot.
Remove the blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the
empty PCIe slot. Save this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the controller to a
PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the controller correctly in the slot.
The following figure shows how to insert the controller into a PCIe slot.
Note: The shape, size, and locations of the components on your controller and its
bracket might vary from this illustration. The controller requires a x8 PCIe
slot.
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Figure 2. Install an Intel 12Gb/s x8 Controller in a PCIe Slot
6. Secur e 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 SFF-
8644, external x4 mini-SAS HD connectors. Use a cable with an external mini-SAS
HD connector (SFF-8644) on one end (to connect to the controller) and the
appropriate connector to attach to the enclosure that contains SAS or SA TA devices
on the other end.
9. Replace the cover and any power cords, and power up the system. Replace the
chassis’s cover, reconnect any power cords, and reconnect any network cables.
Tur n on the power.
The hardware installation of your Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller is complete.
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