Installing the raid controller – Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9266-4i User Manual
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MegaRAID SAS 9266-4i and SAS 9266-8i RAID Controllers Quick Installation Guide
July 2012
Installing the RAID Controller
Installing the RAID Controller
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:
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MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
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MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
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MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User Guide
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Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide
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MegaRAID LSIiBBU09 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide
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Software license agreement
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.
3.
Review the jumpers and the connectors.
The following figure 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 2 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9266-8i RAID Controller
CAUTION 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.
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