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MegaRAID SAS 9270-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
June 2012 MegaRAID SAS 9270-8i RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
2 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:
— 6Gb/s MegaRAID SAS RAID Controllers User Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide
— MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User’s Guide
— Cache Backup Products for MegaRAID SAS+SATA RAID Controllers User Guide
— MegaRAID LSIiBBU09 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit Quick Installation Guide
— 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 9270-8i 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.
NOTE Pin 1 on the headers and connectors is highlighted in red in Figure 2 .
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J2B1 J2B2
J1A1
J1A2
J1A3
J1A4
J1A5
J1A7
J2B3
J2B4
J5B1
J5A1 J6A1