Lenovo ServeRAID M5110 User Manual

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1-14 Overview• Supports Port Selector (for dual-port drives)• Each port on the controller supports SAS devices, SATA devices, orboth using SSP, SMP, STP, and SATA. SSP enables communicationwith other SAS devices.• Enables the controller to communicate with other SATA devices.• Supports staggered spin-up• Supports hot plug1.6.4 PCI Express PerformanceThe following list describes the PCI Express performance features of theServeRAID M5110 controller:• Provides a PCI Express 3.0 interface that:– Supports a dedicated PCI Express bus– Supports x8 lane configuration– Supports transfer rates of up to 8 GT/s (1 GB/s) per lane– Complies with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 3.0• Provides unequaled performance through the Fusion-MPTarchitecture• Provides high throughput and low CPU utilization to offload the hostprocessor1.6.5 Usability FeaturesThe following list describes the usability features of the ServeRAIDM5110 controller:• Simplifies cabling with point-to-point, serial architecture• Supports smaller, thinner cables that do not restrict airflow• Provides drive spin-up sequencing control• Provides up to two LED signals for each PHY to indicate link activityand faults• Provides an I2 C interface for enclosure management