Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP - Manual (Page 22)

1-8 Overview
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SCSI cable or 26-wire ATA cable. The SAS/SATA II connector and cable
are easier to manipulate, allow connections to smaller devices, and do
not inhibit airflow. The point-to-point SATA II architecture eliminates
inherent difficulties created by the legacy ATA master-slave architecture,
while maintaining compatibility with existing ATA firmware.
1.5.1 PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is a local bus system designed to increase data transfers
without slowing down the central processing unit (CPU). You can install
MegaRAID PCI Express RAID controllers in PCI Express computer
systems with a standard bracket type. With these adapters in your
system, you can connect SCSI and SATA II devices over the bus.
PCI Express goes beyond the PCI specification in that it is intended as
a unifying I/O architecture for various systems: desktops, workstations,
mobile, server, communications, and embedded devices.
1.5.2 Operating System Support
The MegaRAID 1078-based SAS RAID controllers supports the following
operating systems:
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Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
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Red Hat Linux
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SUSE Linux
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Novell NetWare
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SCO OpenServer
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SCO UnixWare
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FreeBSD
To download the latest operating system drivers, you can access
http://www.lsi.com/cm/DownloadSearch.do .
The MegaRAID 1078-based SAS RAID controllers use Fusion-MPT™
architecture for all major operating systems, thinner drivers, and better
performance.