Intel RES2SV240 Hardware User Guide - Page 3

Preface This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240, which can be used to manage SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions and specifications. For details on configuring the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the Intel® RAID Software User's Guide on the Resource CD. Audience This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers/modules/expanders and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book are: • Engineers who are designing an Intel®RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 for their RAID system. • Anyone installing an Intel®RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 in their RAID system. Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendices: • Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240. • Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the expander card. • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel®RAID Expander Card RES2SV240. • Appendix A provides safety instructions to be observed during installation and assembly. • Appendix B provides regulatory and certification information. Related Publication The Intel® RAID Software User's Guide is included on the Resource CD available on Intel support website at www.intel.com. Intel® RAID Expander Card RES2SV240 Hardware User's Guide iii