Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP - Manual (Page 9)

MegaRAID 1078-based SAS RAID Controllers User’s Guide ix
Copyright © 2007 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 SAS Controller Descriptions 1-3
1.3 General Description 1-3
1.4 Configuration Scenarios 1-5
1.5 Benefits of the SAS Interface 1-7
1.5.1 PCI Express Architecture 1-8
1.5.2 Operating System Support 1-8
1.6 Summary of SAS RAID Controller Characteristics 1-9
1.6.1 SAS Features 1-10
1.6.2 SAS Array Limitations 1-10
1.6.3 SATA II Features 1-12
1.6.4 PCI Express Performance 1-12
1.6.5 Usability Features 1-13
1.6.6 Flexibility Features 1-13
1.6.7 Drive Roaming 1-14
1.6.8 Drive Migration 1-15
1.7 Hardware Specifications 1-16
1.8 Technical Support 1-18
Chapter 2 MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation
2.1 Requirements 2-1
2.2 Quick Installation 2-2
2.3 Detailed Installation 2-3
2.4 SAS Device Cables 2-6
2.4.1 Connecting the SAS RAID Controller
with External Connectors to Drive Boxes
and Drive Enclosures
2-9