Intel AXXRMS2AF080 User Manual
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
rd
party chassis
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).
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).
(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.
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.
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 configuration flexibility.
Designed for a wide selection
of Intel server boards, this
of Intel’s new entry-level
6Gb/s SAS I/O modules,
incorporates LSI’s MegaRAID*
Entry technology to offer
exceptional data protection
and configuration flexibility.
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 entry-
level servers and workstations to employ robust RAID functionality at lower prices than
enterprise-class RAID adapters.
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 entry-
level 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-to-
board 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 sacrificing a valuable riser-card slot or using
a chassis with low-profile add-in card cut-outs.
board 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 sacrificing a valuable riser-card slot or using
a chassis with low-profile 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 simplified IT.
systems. Custom training, as well as Intel® service and support, make Intel the one source for
customers seeking data protection, increased productivity, and simplified IT.
PRODUCT BRIEF
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080
Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF080
Seamless Entry-Level SAS-2 RAID for Intel® Server Boards and Systems
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 example, Intel
®
RAID Controller RS2BL080