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Intel VROC User Manual

Intel VROC
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Intel® Server Products and Solutions
Intel® VROC (VMD NVMe RAID)
Quick Configuration Guide
A quickstart guide detailing configuration rules and procedures.
Rev 1.2
March 2020
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Intel VROC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Full NameIntel Virtual RAID on CPU
CategoryComputer Hardware
Supported DevicesNVMe SSDs
NVMe SupportYes
Bootable RAIDYes
Hot Spare SupportYes
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Linux
Key TypesStandard, Premium
Supported RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported PlatformsIntel Xeon Scalable Processors
Processor RequirementsIntel Xeon Scalable Processors
Chipset RequirementsIntel C620 Series Chipset
Management InterfaceIntel VROC CLI, Intel RSTe interface (depending on the platform)

Summary

Safety and Operation Warnings

General Safety and System Power

Covers essential safety instructions, system power on/off procedures, and hazardous conditions.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection

Details ESD protection measures, including wrist straps, and safe handling of boards and components.

Component Handling Precautions

Specific advice on installing/removing jumpers and general component handling to prevent damage.

Document Preface and Organization

Guide Introduction

Overview of the guide's purpose: providing concise instructions for creating RAID configurations using the VROC HII Configuration Utility.

Guide Structure Overview

Details the organization of the guide, outlining its sections and their content for easy navigation.

Intel VROC Overview

Supported Hardware Platforms

Lists Intel Server Board product families and hardware components supported by the VROC solution.

Supported Operating Systems

Details the compatible Operating Systems for the Intel® VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) solution.

Server Hardware and Driver Preparation

Server System Preparation

Instructions for preparing the server system, including installing the latest firmware package (SUP).

Intel VROC Hardware Key Installation

Information on installing the necessary hardware key for enabling Intel® VROC and supporting different RAID levels.

NVMe Drive Requirements

Specifies U.2 form factor NVMe drives and recommends using the Intel® SSD Data Center Tool for firmware updates.

PCIe Switches and Retimers Configuration

Details on installing firmware for PCIe switches and retimers, and managing LED functionality.

VROC Driver Components

Explains the two driver components: UEFI driver (RSTe NVMe UEFI) and OS driver (RSTe OS).

Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)

Enabling Intel VMD Ports in BIOS

Step-by-step guide to enable Intel® VMD ports in BIOS Setup for VROC functionality.

Creating Intel VROC RAID Volumes

Accessing VROC HII Configuration Utility

Instructions on how to access the HII configuration utility within the BIOS Setup for VROC.

Creating RAID Volumes with VROC HII

Demonstrates the process of creating RAID volumes using the Intel® VROC HII configuration utility.

Glossary of Terms

Updating NVMe Drive Firmware

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