Intel® Integrated Server RAID Module RMS2AF Family

Key features

Eight 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors for up to eight internal ports
x4 PCI Express* Generation 2 interface for fast communication with the server board
LSI* SAS2008 IOC controller providing SAS 2.0 compliance including 6 Gb/s data transfer and compatibility with SAS or SATA drives
I2C Connector 3-pin keyed connector for out-of-band enclosure management (SES2)
Eight cables with 7-pin SAS/SATA connectors on each end

Robust RAID functionality at a low price

The Intel® Integrated Server RAID module RMS2AF family incorporates LSI’s MegaRAID* Entry technology to offer exceptional data protection and configuration flexibility. Designed for a wide selection of Intel® Server Boards, this SAS/SATA RAID module family offers features including LSI’s 2008 6Gb/s I/O Controller (IOC) and a native PCI Express* 2.0 architecture helping to deliver essential performance for 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drive-based solutions.

The Intel® Integrated Server RAID modules RMS2AF080 and RMS2AF040 allow businesses using entry-level servers and workstations to employ robust RAID functionality at lower prices than enterprise-class RAID adapters.

Target applications

Entry

Key advantages

System design flexibility	1U capable system board connects to the I/O expansion slot on Intel’s rack-optimized server boards. This module can be used in Intel and third party chassis without the need for a riser card or low profile chassis cutout.
Exceptional data protection	Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1 and 5) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10 and 50).
Excellent performance without hindering system resources	LSI SAS2008 I/O controller, PCI Express* 2.0 x4 host allows for built-in hardware RAID 0, 1 and 10, plus firmware-based RAID 5 and 50 (RAID 5 and 50 utilize system resources to a limited extent).
Enhanced entry-level availability	Design utilizes LSI MegaRAID* Entry technology which offers simplified configuration options, the same robustness, and many of the same features as trusted LSI MegaRAID technology.
Seamless migration to more fully featured RAID	Shares common drivers with Intel’s enterprise-class RAID products which allows for simple migration to more full-featured RAID On Chip-based products should system requirements change.
Increased IT productivity	Includes a suite of tools that are common across all Intel SAS/SATA RAID solutions, for easy installation and advanced management.