Intel RS2BL080 ユーザーズマニュアル
Intel® RAID Controller RS2BL080 Technical Product Specification
Software
3. Software
The SAS Software Stack is planned for use with current SAS RAID controllers and future RAID
controllers that are compatible with SAS and SATA technology. This software stack includes
software pieces used in RAID controller firmware, RAID controller BIOS, and RAID controller
drivers and utilities. Error! Reference source not found. shows the inter-relationship between
these software pieces.
controllers that are compatible with SAS and SATA technology. This software stack includes
software pieces used in RAID controller firmware, RAID controller BIOS, and RAID controller
drivers and utilities. Error! Reference source not found. shows the inter-relationship between
these software pieces.
Figure 9 Software Block Diagram
3.1 Common Layers
3.1.1
Firmware
The firmware is composed of multiple software layers, allowing for maximum flexibility, reuse,
and maintainability. These layers are described in the subsections that follow.
and maintainability. These layers are described in the subsections that follow.
3.1.1.1
MFC Settings
The default MFC settings are factory programmed and consist of two types of settings:
Settings that cannot be modified in the field. These include the PCI IDs.
Settings that can be modified using a utility. These include default cache settings,
rebuild rates, and other BIOS and operational defaults. Access to the MFC modification
utility is restricted.
rebuild rates, and other BIOS and operational defaults. Access to the MFC modification
utility is restricted.
Additional information about MFC definitions and default settings is available upon request.
Revision 1.0
Intel order number E64388-001
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