Intel AXXRAKSAS2 User manual

Intel® RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2
Install Guide
Order Number: D92007-001

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Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions.
See Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information at
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie eine
der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel-
Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen unter
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
重要安全指导
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和/或http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm 上的
Intel
Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information
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服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信息》）。
Important Safety InstructionsConsignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce document
avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety
Information rendez-vous sur le site http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-
010770.htm.
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar
cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information en
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm.
WARNINGS
Server power on/off: The push-button on/off power switch on the front
panel of the server does not turn off the AC power. To remove AC power
from the server, you must unplug the AC power cord from either the power
supply or wall outlet.
Hazardous conditions: power supply, cables: Hazardous voltage, current,
and energy levels are present inside the power supply enclosure and may be
present on power and communication cables. Turn off the server and
disconnect all cables attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise,
personal injury or equipment damage can result

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................iii
Preface ................................................................................................................ iv
1About Intel®RAID Activation Keys ............................................................... 1
Intel®Integrated Server RAID Requirements.................................................... 2
Installing the Intel®RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2 ................................ 2
Prepare the Server.................................................................................................................. 2
Install the Intel®RAID Activation Key ...................................................................................... 3
Install the RAID DIMM or Mini-DIMM ......................................................................................4
Finish the Installation .............................................................................................................. 5
Enable and Configure Hardware RAID.............................................................. 5
Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel®RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2.
This manual is for system technicians who are responsible this RAID Activation Key. It provides a
brief overview of the features of the AXXRAKSAS2, and instructions on how to install the
component. For the latest version of this manual, see
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/.
Product Contents
Your kit came with these components
One Intel®RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2
These instructions

Intel®RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2 Install Guide 1
1About Intel®RAID Activation Keys
Intel®RAID Activation Keys enable RAID features on Intel®server boards. Several models of
Intel®RAID Activation Keys are available for different RAID products and to serve different
purposes.
This guide is specific to the Intel®RAID Activation Key with the order code, AXXRAKSAS2.
This key enables hardware RAID across all modes (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60) on these Intel®server
boards and systems that include an Intel®Integrated Server RAID Module using the LSI* 1078
ROC controller:
Intel®Server System S7000FC4UR with SAS riser
Intel®Server System SR1550ALSAS with 1078-based active midplane
Intel®Server System SR2500ALLX with 1078-based active midplane
This guide does not apply to these Intel®RAID Activation Keys:
AXXRAK18E enables integrated hardware RAID 0,1,5,10 and 50 on these systems:
-Intel®Server System SR4850HW4/M with product code SHW4URM3SA
-Intel®Server System SR6850HW4/M with product code SHW6URM3SA
-Intel®Server System S5000PSLROMB using LSI* 1068
-Intel®Server System SC5400RA using LSI 1068
-Intel®Server System SR1550ALSAS using LSI 1068-based active midplane.
-Intel®Server System SR2500ALLX using LSI 1068-based active midplane.
AXXRAKSW5 enables software RAID 5 on Intel®Server Boards that include Intel®
Embedded Server RAID Technology II. This key enables software RAID 5 with the ESB2
SATA controller and / or the 1064E SAS / SATA controller. Except for the Intel Server
Platforms SR1550AL and SR2500AS (product codes SR1550ALSAS and SR2500ALLX),
SAS server boards can include two AXXRAKSW5 sockets.
AXXRAKU42E is used to enable RAID on the SCSI ROMB models of these Intel®Server
Boards and Platforms that include an on-board SCSI controller:
-Intel®Server Board SE7520AF2
-Intel®Server System SR4850HW4/M with product code SHW4UR/M
-Intel®Server System SR6850HW4/M with product code SHW6UR/M

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Intel®Integrated Server RAID Requirements
Intel®Integrated Server RAID requires a DIMM in addition to the standard server board DIMMs or
FBDIMMs. The Intel®Server System S7000FC4UR SAS riser includes a full-size DIMM socket
for this DIMM, and the SR1550ALSAS and SR2500LX provide a mini-DIMM socket. Only use
memory DIMMs listed under the RAID module section of the Tested Memory List, available under
the listing for your system at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server.
A backup battery, the Intel®RAID Smart Battery Backup Unit (AXXRSBBU4), is available to
prevent data loss in the RAM cache if AC power is lost. The backup battery maintains the data for
up to 72 hours. The Smart Battery Backup Unit mounts to the RAID controller card.
Installing the Intel®RAID Activation Key
Prepare the Server
1. Observe all safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this guide and in the documentation
for your server board and chassis.
2. If your server system is running, power off all peripheral devices attached to the server, power
down the server, and disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
3. Remove the chassis cover. See your server chassis documentation for instructions.

Intel®RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2 Install Guide 3
Install the Intel® RAID Activation Key
1. Remove the RAID Activation Key from its packaging.
2. See your server board or system documentation to locate the ROMB connection in your server.
It may be on a midplane board or on the SAS riser board in a specially keyed PCI Express*
slot.
3. With the Intel name on the RAID Activation Key facing up, insert the RAID Activation Key
into the socket.
4. Make sure the Key is fully seated. The metal clips on the socket sit on the top edge of the Key.
Figure 1. Installing the RAID Activation Key on Intel® Server System S7000FC4UR SAS Riser
AF000479
Figure 2. Installing RAID Activation Key on Midplane Board

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Install the RAID DIMM or Mini-DIMM
1. Open the clips on each side of the DIMM socket.
2. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
3. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key in the DIMM socket.
4. Push the DIMM firmly into the socket. The clips will latch. Make sure the clips are firmly
latched.
Figure 3. Installing DIMM on Intel®Server System S7000FC4UR SAS Riser
AF000481
Figure 4. Installing Mini-DIMM on Midplane Board

Intel®RAID Activation Key AXXRAKSAS2 Install Guide 5
Finish the Installation
1. (Optional) Follow the instructions included with the Intel RAID Smart Battery (AXXRSBBU4)
to install this accessory.
2. Reinstall any components inside of the server chassis that you needed to remove. See your
server board or chassis documentation for instructions.
3. Install the server chassis cover and connect the AC power supply.
Enable and Configure Hardware RAID
After you boot your system, update the firmware for the RAID function of the LSI* 1078
controller. The update package is available at http://support.intel.com. Follow the instructions in the
firmware package to update the firmware and enable hardware RAID.
For RAID configuration instructions, see the RAID Software User’s Guide.