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12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
April 2014
Chapter 2: MegaRAID SAS Hardware Installation
Detailed Installation
Figure 3 Example of the MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i Controller Installation in a PCIe Slot
5. Configure and install the SAS devices, the SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any pre-installation configuration requirements.
6. Connect the RAID controller to the devices.
Use SAS cables to connect SAS devices, SATA devices, or both to the 12Gb/s MegaRAID SATA+SAS RAID controller.
See
Section 2.5, SAS Device Cables and Connectors , for SAS cable and connector information. See Section 2.5.1,
Connecting a RAID Controller with Internal Port Connectors by Cable to Internal Drives , for information about
connecting the controller to the drives.
The maximum cable length is 1 meter (39.37 in.). You can connect one device per SAS PHY unless you use
an expander.
System throughput problems can occur if the SAS cables are not the correct type. To minimize the potential for
problems, use the following guidelines:
— Use cables no longer than 1 meter (39.37 in.). (Use shorter cables, if possible.)
— Use cables that meet the SAS specification.
— Route the SAS cables carefully.
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