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MegaRAID SAS 9286CV-8eCC RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
June 2012
MegaRAID SAS 9286CV-8eCC RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide
4.
Install the RAID controller.
Insert the controller into a PCI-Express slot on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure. Press down
gently, but firmly, to seat the card correctly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to the computer chassis with the
bracket screw.
Figure 3 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9286CV-8eCC RAID Controller
5.
Configure and install the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.
Refer to the documentation for the devices for any preinstallation configuration requirements.
6.
Connect the RAID controller to the SAS devices, SATA devices, or both in the host computer case.
Use SAS cables to connect the RAID controller to SAS devices, SATA devices, or both. See
on page
view the connector locations.
NOTE This controller is a PCI-Express x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots. However, some PCI-
Express slots support only PCI-Express graphics cards. If a RAID controller is installed, it does not function.
NOTE Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the PCI-Express slot.
NOTE Refer to the MegaRAID 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controllers User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software
Suite CD for detailed information about the SAS cables.
85082-01
Screw
PCI Socket
Edge of
Motherboard
Press
Here
Press
Here