Hardware User's Guide

Intel® SAS Controller RS25GB008 Hardware User’s Guide iii
Preface
This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel
®
SAS Controller RS25GB008 which can
be used to manage SAS and SATA disk drives. It contains installation instructions
and specifications.
Audience
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with SAS controllers and related
support devices. The people who benefit from this book are:
• Engineers who are designing an Intel
®
SAS Controller RS25GB008 for
their system.
• Anyone installing an Intel
®
SAS Controller RS25GB008 in their system.
Organization
This document includes the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel
®
SAS Controller RS25GB008.
• Chapter 2 describes the procedures for installing and configuring the
SAS Controller.
• Chapter 3 provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the Intel
®
SAS Controller RS25GB008.
• Appendix A provides safety instructions to be observed during installation
and assembly.
• Appendix B provides regulatory and certification information.