Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e - Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the LSI MegaRAID
®
SAS 9280-4i 4e
RAID controller. Before you install your RAID controller,
please take a few minutes to read this quick installation
guide. 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 9280-4i4e RAID controller is a PCI-
Express 2.0, low-profile RAID controller based on the
LSISAS2108 PCI Express-SAS/SATA I/O Processor chip.
The MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e RAID controller controls:
– four internal 6-Gb/s SAS/SATA ports through one SFF-
8087 mini-SAS 4i internal connector
– four external 6-Gb/s SAS/SATA ports through one
SFF-8088 mini-SAS 4x external connector
You can connect the LSI intelligent Battery Backup Unit 07
(LSIiBBU07) directly or remotely to this RAID controller. For
more information about this battery, refer to the iBBU07
section in the MegaRAID iBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup
Unit Quick Installation Guide on the MegaRAID Universal
Software Suite CD.
Note: SATA II is the only type of SATA supported by
these RAID controllers.
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 6Gb/s SAS 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 SAS 9280-4i4e RAID
controller. The jumpers are set at the factory, and
you usually do not need to change them.
Figure 1 Layout of the MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e
RAID Controller
Back up your data before you change 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.
!
CAUTION
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Port
3-0
J1A1
J6B1
J6A1
J6B2
J1A2
J1A3
J1A5
Port
7-4
J1B1
J2B2
J6A2
J6A3
J1A4
MegaRAID SAS 9280-4i4e RAID
Controller
Quick Installation Guide