Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9260-16i - Manual (Page 8)

Page 8 LSI Corporation Confidential | August 2010
MegaRAID LSIiBBU08 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide Connecting the LSIiBBU08 Remotely to the MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller
1. Removing the RAID Controller from the Computer
2. Connecting the Remote LSIiBBU08
3. Reinstalling the RAID Controller on the Motherboard
NOTE: Because server and workstation chassis vary from vendor to vendor, no standard
mounting option exists that is compatible with the various system configurations. The
LSIiBBU08 battery kit, in combination with the Remote Battery Kit, includes the battery,
daughtercard, cable, and standoff. This combination enables authorized resellers and
chassis manufacturers to customize the location of the remote battery to provide the
most flexibility within various environments.
Removing the RAID Controller
from the Computer
Follow these steps to remove the RAID controller from the computer.
1. Turn off the power, and unplug the power cords.
2. Ground yourself and make sure the system is grounded.
3. Remove the cover from the computer according to the instructions in the system
user’s manual to allow access to the controller.
4. Unplug all cables from the controller, remove the screw attaching the bracket to the
computer chassis, and carefully remove the controller from the slot.
5. Place the controller on a flat, clean, static-free surface, and continue with the next
procedure.
Connecting the Remote LSIiBBU08 Follow these steps to connect the remote LSIiBBU08 to the BBU connector on the RAID
controller.
1. Ground yourself and make sure the system is grounded.
2. Remove the LSIiBBU08 from the package.
3. Use the three Phillips-head screws that are provided to secure the LSIiBBU08 to the
motherboard or the server chassis.
4. Connect one end of the 12-inch, 20-pin cable (included in the remote battery kit) to
the J2 connector on the LSIiBBU08, and the other end to the J6B1 BBU connector on
the SAS 9280-8e RAID controller RAID controller, as shown in the following figure.
The black triangles on the connectors help you install them properly. Insert the
cable connectors so that the black triangles are aligned.