Intel SRCSASRB Hardware User Guide - Page 3

Preface This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB, 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 Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB storage adapter into a system • Anyone installing a Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB storage adapter in their RAID system Organization This document includes the following chapters and appendixes: • Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB. • Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing the RAID controller. • Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB. • Appendix A explains drive roaming and how to do a drive migration. Related Publication The Software User's Guide on the Resource CD that is included with the RAID controller. Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASRB Hardware User's Guide iii