Product Family OverviewThe new Intel® RAID Modules of the RMS3 family are uniquely designed to offer advanced RAID and configuration flexibility to select Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 Family-based server boards. Their 1U capable, mezzanine board form factor affords configuration flexibility by delivering a wide range of storage options without taking up a standard add-in card slot. The Intel RMS3 family of products, powered by LSI* technology, is designed with new IOC and ROC controllers and the latest in RAID technology to drive exceptional storage performance and scalability.
Tailor a solution to any needChoose the right Intel RMS3 model to meet the exact needs of your solution:
Mainstream Intelligent RAID: The Intel® Integrated RAID Modules RMS3CC080/040 include 1GB DDR 1833MHz cache for write back and read ahead performance acceleration. The cache can be protected from
power loss using a Maintenance Free Backup Module. Advanced management tools make navigating through change easy.
High Transaction Applications: By connecting one or more SSD’s to an Intel RMS3CC080/040 module and add- ing the SSD Cache 2.0 upgrade feature, the performance of most applications can be accelerated significantly.
Small Medium Business or Mid-Tier Datacenter: The Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3HC080 is a unique product in that it is based on a lower performance I/O controller (rather than a ROC), but still offers all the man- agement features of Mainstream products; plus Hybrid RAID 5/50 capability.
OS mirror or JBOD mode: The Intel® Integrated RAID Module RMS3JC080 is an I/O controller-based product designed to provide low cost, simple functionality.
High Drive Count Solutions: All of these modules can be teamed with a SAS expander board such at the Intel® RAID Expander RES3TV360 to offer scalable performance solutions for applications such as streaming media.
Why Intel® RAID?Intel provides a broad portfolio of RAID products to allow for storage solutions tailored to meet every business need. All Intel RAID components are thoroughly validated across multiple platforms with Intel® boards, chassis and systems for seamless installation and interoperability with other technology. Customized training, as well as Intel® service and support, make Intel the primary source for customers seeking data protection, increased productivity and simplified IT.
Key AdvantagesSystem design flexibility – 1U capable system boards connect to the Storage I/O expansion slot on select Intel® Xeon® E5 server boards. These modules can be used with Intel and 3rd party chassis without taking up a stand-
ard add-in card slot and without the need for a riser card or low profile chassis cutout.
n Exceptional data protection and performance – Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity and advanced RAID-level options up to double parity (RAID 6). It also provides striping capability for spans (Ranging from RAID levels 10, 50, and 60 depending on model). A PCI Express* Generation 3 host interface helps to ensure top performance.
n Reduced maintenance costs with an optional MFBU – For models with embedded DDR3, a Maintenance Free Backup Unit (MFBU) offers NAND flash that can retain data for up to ten years. It provides near-instant optimal RAID performance versus traditional Lithium Ion (LiON) battery backup units (BBUs), which are limited to just days of retention and can take up to eight hours to charge. In addition, this longer-lasting technology allows for the same standard three year warranty as other Intel RAID products.
n Support for premium feature upgrades – The RMS3CC080/040 includes a connector for an optional hardware- based key which unlocks one or more advanced software algorithms designed to improve performance and enhance data protection. For instance, the SSD Cache upgrade enables the use of one or more SSDs as a large cache pool for the RAID controller. This can significantly improve the performance of many server applications.
