Intel SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide - Page 3

Preface This is the primary reference and user's guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E, which can be used for SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions and specifications. For details on how to configure the storage adapters, and for an overview of the software drivers, see the Software User's Guide on the Resource CD. Audience This document assumes that you have some familiarity with RAID controllers and related support devices. The people who benefit from this book are: • Engineers who are designing a RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter into a system. • Anyone installing a RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter in a RAID system. Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendixes: • Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E. • Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter. • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the RAID Controller SRCSAS144E storage adapter. • Appendix A lists and explains the terms and abbreviations used in this manual. Related Publication The Software User's Guide on the Resource CD that is included with the RAID controller. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Hardware Guide iii