Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Preface
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Audience
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Organization
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Related Publication
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Chapter 1: Overview
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Summary of SAS RAID Controller Features
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Usability
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Redundancy and Error Handling
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SAS and SATA Features
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Operating System Support
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Benefits of Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS)
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Chapter 2: Intel
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RAID Controller SASWT4I Hardware Installation
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Requirements
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Installing the RAID Controller
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Connecting the Cables
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Configuring the Storage Adapter
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Replacing a Controller
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Chapter 3: Intel
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RAID Controller SASWT4I Characteristics
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Technical Specifications
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LEDs
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Array Performance Features
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Fault Tolerance
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Electrical Characteristics
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Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics
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Safety Characteristics
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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
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