Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i User Manual
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June 2010
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MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
Controller Installation
NOTE: This is a PCI Express x8 card and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots. However, some
PCIe slots support only PCIe graphics cards; if a RAID controller is installed, it will not
function.
NOTE: Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the PCI Express
slot.
Figure 3: Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i RAID Controller
5. Configure and Install the SAS Devices, SATA II Devices, or Both in the Host
Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any preinstallation configuration
requirements.
6. Connect the RAID Controller to the SAS Devices, SATA II Devices, or Both in the
Host Computer Case
Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA II devices, or
both. See
to view the connector locations.
NOTE: Refer to the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User’s Guide on the MegaRAID
Universal Software Suite CD for detailed information about the SAS cables.
7. Turn on the Power to the Computer
85068-01
Screw
PCI Socket
Edge of
Motherboard
Press
Here
Press
Here