Hardware User Guide

6 Intel® RAID Controller RS3FC044 User Guide
Figure 1. Intel
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RAID Controller RS3FC044 Board Layout
• EC1 – PCIe x8 board edge connector
• CR1 – Heartbeat LED
• J1 – SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD, internal, right-angle connector
• J7 – SFF-8644 mini-SAS HD, external, right-angle connector
Electrical Characteristics
The maximum power requirements for the Intel
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RAID Controller RS3FC044 under
normal operation are as follows:
• PCIe 12.0 V = 1.97 A
• Power values:
— Nominal = 14.25 W
— Worst case = 23.6 W
Thermal and Atmospheric Limits
The atmospheric limits for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller are as follows:
• Temperature range: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (dry bulb)