Overview - IBM ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller

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The ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller is a four-port SATA controller for entry level servers. It is a universal PCI card featuring a dedicated Intel I/O processor and a SATA controller chip.

• Four SATA ports and associated cabling
• 64 MB SDRAM cache
• Universal PCI design
• Offers choice of RAID levels for maximum availability and performance
  • RAID level 0, 1, 5, 1
• MD2 card design with Notch for installation in 3U server systems
• Uses Intel 80302 processor
• SMART enabled

• RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 - Protects data and improves availability while providing more choices for unique business needs
• Support for one logical drive composed of four physical drives
• Logical drive migration and auto synchronization support - Change RAID levels, expand logical drives, and expand arrays while enabling access to the migrating drive
• Support for stripe unit sizes of 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB
• Capability to identify drive support - Lets you blink the HD identify light from a user interface
• Data consistency feature - Stripe lock table is used to keep RAID parity consistent in the event of a power loss
• FlashCopy - Allows system administrator to:
  • Make large non-disruptive backups to tape while user applications are running
  • Test software enhancements and upgrades, then revert back to the previous version in the event a problem is encountered

Investment protection and ease of use is provided through the same ServeRAID Manager software used with other ServeRAID controllers. This minimizes the need for additional training of IT staff and can help lower the total cost of ownership to manage and control large numbers of ServeRAID protected, xSeries servers deployed throughout the enterprise.

With rigorous testing by IBM through the ServerProven program, you can maintain a high degree of confidence that your xSeries server storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably. The ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller includes a one-year, limited warranty.

Install the ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller in your entry IBM eServer xSeries servers for economical, RAID protected, data storage solutions.

• ServeRAID Manager - Provides same ease of use and setup features that enable common support requirements across the enterprise

Worldwide

• Announce date: 16 March 2004
• Planned availability date: 9 April 2004

You will receive one box containing the following items:

• ServeRAID-7t controller with 3U bracket
• 2U card bracket
• Cables (1-SATA signal, 2-SATA panel mount and 2-SATA power splitters)
• ServeRAID support CD
• Installation publications, license agreement, and warranty

• 64 MHz, 64-bit, low-profile PCI adapter
• 400 MHz Intel 80302 I/O processor based on xScale technology
• 64 MB ECC write-back cache (200 MHz, 72-bit DDR SDRAM)
• 256 KB NVRAM
• 16 KB, direct mapped L1 cache
• Host PCI interface: PCI 2.2; 66 MHz; DAC
• S.M.A.R.T. enabled
• ServeRAID-7t SATA controller is designed to comply with the PCI 2.2 specifications.

• Height: 59.4mm (2.34 inches)
• Width: n/a
• Length: 190.5mm (7.5 inches)
• Weight: 181.7g (6.4 oz)

• Between 10 to 35 degrees Celsius (50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) at 0 to 914m (0 to 3,000 ft)
• Between 10 to 32 degrees Celsius (50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) at 914m to 2,133 (3,000 to 7,000 ft)

• 8% to 80% (non-condensing)

• FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device
• CISPR-22: 1997
• AS/NZS 3548: 1995, Amendment 1: 1997, Amendment 2: 1997 (C-Tick)
• VCCI V-1/98.04 V-2/97.04 (Japan)
• EN55022: 1998 (CE-Mark)
• EN55024: 1998 (CE Mark)
• Taiwan (BCIQEMC Type Certification)

Installation of the ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller is supported in the systems listed in the table below.

For the latest information pertaining to new options and servers supported with the ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller, refer to our Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

To assist you in configuring xSeries servers with ServeRAID-7t SATA the following configurations are available:

• xSeries and IntelliStation Sales Configuration Aid
• Configuration and Options Guide
  

The ServeRAID-7t SATA controller is supported with the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Novell NetWare V5.1 and V6.5
• Linux
  • Turbolinux Enterprise Server (TLES) 8
  • Turbolinux Enterprise Server (TLES) 8
  • Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 Advanced Server
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 Advanced Server
  • FUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8

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