Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i - Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID
®
SAS (Serial
Attached SCSI/Serial ATA II) 9260-4i RAID controller, the
SAS 9260-8i RAID controller, or the SAS 9260DE-8i RAID
controller (PCI-Express).
Please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide before you install your RAID controller. 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 9260-4i is a 6Gb/s, PCI-Express, low-
profile RAID controller. It controls four internal SAS/SATA
ports through one SFF-8087 Mini SAS 4i internal connector.
The MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i is a 6Gb/s, PCI-Express, low-
profile RAID controller. It controls eight internal SAS/SATA
ports through two SFF-8087 Mini SAS 4i internal connectors.
There are two differences between the SAS 9260-4i RAID
controller and the SAS 9260-8i RAID controller:
– The SAS 9260-4i supports four ports and the SAS
9260-8i supports eight ports
– The 9260-4i does not contain the JT7 connector, which
is for ports 7–4
Note: The SAS 9260DE-8i RAID controller is the same
as the SAS 9260-8i RAID controller except that
the 9260DE-8i RAID controller offers data
security through disk encryption.
Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by
these RAID controllers.
You can connect the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07
(LSIiBBU07) directly to these RAID controllers. For more
information about this battery, refer to the Intelligent Battery
Backup Units for 1078-based MegaRAID Products User’s
Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD.
R A I D 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 SAS 6Gb/s RAID Controllers
User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide
• MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation
User’s 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.
Back up your data before you change your
system configuration. Otherwise, you might lose
data.
Before you install the RAID controller, make sure
that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
MegaRAID SAS 9260-4i, SAS 9260-8i, and
SAS 9260DE-8i RAID Controllers
Quick Installation Guide