Intel RAID Controllers Interoperability Guide

DIY Storage System Guidance Using Intel® Server RAID Controllers Deployment Practices White Paper Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Welcome................................................................................................................................1
2. Hardware Components ........................................................................................................2
3. Chenbro* RM31616 Chassis Introduction..........................................................................3
4. Set up the Storage Hardware System.................................................................................5
4.1 Server Board Connector and Component Layout....................................................5
4.2 Board Front Panel Connector ..................................................................................7
4.3 Connection between Chassis and Server Board .....................................................8
4.4 RAID Controller Installation .....................................................................................8
4.5 Backplane Setup and Cable Connection .................................................................9
4.6 Using Enterprise-class Drives................................................................................10
5. Setup Array using an Intel
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RAID Controller ...................................................................12
5.1 Basic Introduction of RAID Setting for Performance Optimizing............................12
5.1.1 RAID Level.............................................................................................................12
5.1.2 Stripe Size .............................................................................................................13
5.1.3 Tuning Controller Cache Options ..........................................................................13
5.1.4 Hard Disk Cache....................................................................................................14
5.2 RAID Configration Demo for Applications..............................................................14
6. Advanced Data Integrity Protection..................................................................................48
6.1 Using a RAID Controller Battery ............................................................................48
6.2 Using a UPS for Power Loss Protection ................................................................48
7. Summary.............................................................................................................................49