Intel AXXRMS2AF080 Hardware User Guide - Page 24

Figure 6. RMS2AF080 Hardware Block Diagram Major Components LSI* LSISAS2008 Processor Chip The LSI* LSISAS2008 Processor Chip provides the following functionality: • Intel® Intergrade RAID Module RMS2AF080 provides eight independent PHYs, Intel® Intergrade RAID Module RMS2AF040 provides four independent PHYs, each supporting 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS data transfers per PHY. • Supports SSP to enable communication with other SAS devices. • Supports SMP to communicate topology management information. • Supports single PHY or wide ports consisting of 2, 3, or 4 PHYs within a single quad port. • Allows addressing of multiple SATA targets through an expander if using SATA 2.0- compliant hard disk drives. 14 Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS2AF040 and RMS2AF080 Hardware User's Guide