Intel AXXRMS2LL080 Hardware User Guide - Page 31

Safety Characteristics The Intel® RAID Module RMS2LL040 and RMS2LL080 meets or exceeds the requirements of UL flammability rating V0. Each bare board is marked with the supplier name or trademark, type, and UL flammability rating. Operating Certifications The RAID controller in this document is qualified to get Microsoft Windows* Winqual certification (WHQL) at product launch. Supported Device Technology The various device technologies supported by the Intel® RAID Module RMS2LL040 and RMS2LL080 are described in the subsections that follow. Support for Hard Disk Drive Devices The Intel® RAID Module RMS2LL040 and RMS2LL080 integrates eight internal highperformance SAS/SATA II ports that support SAS and enterprise-class SATA hard drives. Each port supports both SAS and SATA devices using the SAS Serial SCSI Protocol (SSP), Serial Management Protocol (SMP), and Serial Tunneling Protocol (STP). The SSP protocol enables communication with other SAS devices. STP allows the SAS RAID controller to communicate with SATA devices using the SATA commands. SAS Expander Support The Intel® RAID Module RMS2LL040 and RMS2LL080 supports LSI* expanders and Maxim SAS expanders, that are used as a component in Intel enclosures. Other expanders may be supported post launch, based on market conditions and customer requirements. Support for Non-Hard Disk Drive Devices As SAS-based non-hard drive devices were not available when this controller was in development, support for these devices will be determined as they become available. For information on support for non-hard drive devices, see the Intel® RAID Module RMS2LL040 and RMS2LL080 Tested Hardware and Operating System List. Intel® RAID Module RMS2LL040 and RMS2LL080 Hardware User's Guide 21