Intel® Storage Expander RES3TV360 Hardware User’s Guide
vi
Table of Contents
Regulatory Compliance Statements....................................................................................................................................................iii
1About This Guide..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 What You Need to Know Before You Begin.................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Terminology Used in this Guide......................................................................................................................................................1
2Kit Contents and System Requirements....................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 System Requirements.........................................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Supported Hardware..........................................................................................................................................................................2
3About Your Storage Expander........................................................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Standard Storage Expander Features............................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Major Components ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Compatible Devices.............................................................................................................................................................................4
3.4 Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................................................................4
3.5 Board Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
3.6 Mechanical Information....................................................................................................................................................................5
3.7 About the Intel® Storage Expander Card
RES3TV360.........................................................................................................6
4Installing and Connecting the Storage Expander...................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Selecting Disk Drives and Cables...................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Disk Drives ...............................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 Cables........................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.3 SAS Connectors.....................................................................................................................................................................8
4.3 Installing the Storage Expander.....................................................................................................................................................9
5Configuring the Storage Expander............................................................................................................................................................11
6Solving Problems..............................................................................................................................................................................................12
6.1 Troubleshooting Checklist.............................................................................................................................................................12
Appendix A: Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................................................13
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)........................................................................................................................................................................13
Appendix B: Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................14
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................14
DC Power Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................14
