Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e - Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID ® SAS 9280-8e or
SAS 9280DE-8e (Disk Encryption) RAID controller. Before
you install your RAID controller, please take a few minutes
to read this quick installation guide. For 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 SAS (Serial-attached SCSI/SATA) 9280-8e and SAS
9280DE-8e RAID controllers are PCI-Express 2.0, low-profile
RAID controllers based on the SAS2108, which is a SAS/
SATA RAID On-a-Chip device. These RAID controllers
control eight external 6-Gb/s SAS/SATA ports through two
SFF-8088 x4 Mini SAS internal connectors.
Note: The only difference between the controllers is that
the SAS 9280DE-8e 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 or remotely to your RAID controller. For
more information about this battery, refer to iBBU07 section
in 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 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 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 9280-8e/
9280DE-8e 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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MegaRAID SAS 9280-8e and SAS
9280DE-8e RAID Controllers
Quick Installation Guide