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Asus PIKE 2308 User Manual

Asus PIKE 2308
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LSISAS RAID card
PIKE 2308
User Guide
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Asus PIKE 2308 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ControllerLSI SAS2308
Data Transfer Rate6Gb/s per port
Supported RAID Levels0, 1, 10
InterfacePCI Express 2.0 x8
Number of Ports8 internal
Form FactorLow Profile
CompatibilityASUS server motherboards with PIKE slot

Summary

About This User Guide

Guide Organization and Information Sources

Explains the user guide's structure and directs users to additional resources for product information.

Document Conventions and Typography

Details the symbols, warnings, and text formatting used throughout the manual for clear communication.

PIKE 2308 RAID Card Specifications

Product Introduction and Installation

Welcome and Package Contents

Welcomes users, outlines the card's capabilities, and lists the included package items.

Card Layout and System Requirements

Illustrates the RAID card's components and specifies the necessary hardware and OS for installation.

RAID Card Installation and Uninstallation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and removing the RAID card from the system.

RAID Configuration with LSI Utilities

RAID Definitions and Hard Disk Drive Installation

Explains different RAID levels (0, 1, 1E, 10) and guides on installing hard disk drives for RAID.

Navigating the LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility

Introduces the utility for creating and managing RAID sets and notes version information.

Creating RAID 1, RAID 1E/10, and RAID 0 Volumes

Step-by-step guides for configuring RAID 1, RAID 1E/10, and RAID 0 volume types.

Managing RAID Arrays: Hot Spares, Consistency Checks, and Volume Operations

Covers managing arrays, hot spares, consistency checks, activation, deletion, and capacity expansion.

Viewing SAS Topology and Global Adapter Properties

Explains how to view SAS topology and configure global adapter settings for the RAID card.

MegaRAID Storage Manager Software

Software Requirements and Windows Installation

Details hardware/software needs and installation steps for the MegaRAID Storage Manager on Windows OS.

Linux Installation of MegaRAID Storage Manager

Provides instructions for installing the software on Red Hat and SUSE Linux systems.

Linux Error Messages and Launching the Software

Explains common Linux error messages and how to start the MegaRAID Storage Manager application.

MegaRAID Storage Manager Window Interface

Describes the main window layout, views, icons, and available menu options for managing storage.

RAID Driver Installation Procedures

Creating a Bootable RAID Driver Disk

Step-by-step guide to creating a bootable driver diskette for OS installation.

Installing RAID Drivers on Windows Server 2003

Details driver installation during and after Windows Server 2003 OS setup.

Installing RAID Drivers on Linux (Red Hat/SUSE)

Procedures for installing RAID drivers on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and SUSE Linux 11.

ASUS Support Contact Information

Global ASUS Technical Support Contacts

Lists contact details for ASUS technical support across various global regions for assistance.

Regulatory Compliance Declarations

FCC and EC Conformity Statements

Presents the FCC and EC declarations of conformity, confirming compliance with relevant regulations.

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