Hardware User Guide

Intel® RAID Controller RS3GC008 User Guide vii
Preface
This is the primary user guide for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. It contains installation
instructions and specifications.
Audience
The people who benefit from this document are:
• Engineers who are designing an Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
• Anyone installing an Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
Organization
This document includes the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
• Chapter 2 provides an overview of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller features.
• Chapter 3 describes the functionalities of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
• Chapter 4 describes the major operating systems that Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller
support.
• Chapter 5 describes the characteristics of the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
• Chapter 6 describes the certifications and safety characteristics of the Intel 12Gb/s
SAS Controller.
• Chapter 7 describes how to install the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller.
Related Publication
This is the primary hardware guide for the Intel 12Gb/s SAS Controller. It contains
installation instructions and specifications to aid in the configuration and use of this
product.