Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i - Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the LSI MegaRAID ® SAS 9261-8i
RAID controller. Before you install your RAID controller,
please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide. If you need more information about any topic covered
in this guide, refer to the related documents on your
MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
Note: Record your controller serial number in a safe
location in case you need to contact LSI.
The MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i RAID controller is a PCI-
Express, low-profile RAID controller that offers a 6 Gb/s
transfer rate. It controls eight internal SAS/SATA ports
through two SFF-8087 Mini-SAS 4i internal connectors.
Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by this
RAID controller.
You can connect the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07
(LSIiBBU07) directly or remotely to the RAID controller. For
more information about this battery, refer to the MegaRAID
iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation
Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
C O N T R O L L E R I N S T A L L A T I O N
Step 1 Unpack the RAID Controller
Unpack the RAID controller in a static-free
environment. Remove it from the antistatic bag,
and inspect it for damage. If the RAID controller
appears to be damaged, or if the MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite CD is missing, contact
LSI or your MegaRAID OEM support
representative.
The CD contains utility programs, device drivers
for various operating systems, and the following
documentation:
• MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers
User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
User’s Guide
• Battery Backup Units for MegaRAID SAS
RAID Controllers User’s Guide
• MegaRAID iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup
Unit Quick Installation Guide
• Software license agreement
Step 2 Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer, and unplug the power
cords from the rear of the power supply. Remove
the cover from the computer.
Step 3 Review the Jumpers and the Connectors
Figure 1 shows the location of the jumpers and
the connectors on the RAID controller. The
jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do
not need to change them.
Figure 1 Layout of the SAS 9261-8i RAID
Controller
Back up your data before changing your system
configuration. Otherwise, you might lose data.
!
CAUTION
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure
that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
!
CAUTION
MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i RAID
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Quick Installation Guide