Avago Technologies MegaRAID SAS 9361-4i - Manual (Page 5)

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MegaRAID SAS 9361-4i and SAS 9361-8i RAID Controllers Quick Installation Guide
August 2013 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9361 RAID Controller
3. Install the RAID controller.
Insert the RAID controller into a PCIe slot on the motherboard in the host computer, as shown in the following
figure. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the RAID controller correctly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to
the host computer chassis with the bracket screw.
NOTE This RAID controller is a PCIe x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16
slots. Some PCIe slots, however, support only PCIe graphics cards; if a
RAID controller is installed in one of these slots, the RAID controller will
not function. Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information
about the PCIe slot.
Figure 1 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i RAID Controller
4. 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.
5. 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. Refer to 12Gb/s MegaRAID
SAS RAID Controllers User Guide on the MegaRAID Universal Software Suite CD for information about the
connector locations.
Edge of
Motherboard
PCIe Slot
Bracket
Screw
Press
Here
Press
Here
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